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My hubby had total left hip replacement,which gave him pneumonia,then a week later a TIA(mini stroke). Unfortunately, The surgeon "botched" his surgery and now he needs a revision. The whole ordeal has caused him to develop PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I'm sure your Surgery didn't help...

Hello Patty! Thank you for your Support, and it's nice to know that you care and understand! Welcome! Hugs

Hello Terri! I too have "head to toe" Fibro aches and pains. I also take Vit.B complexw/Vit.C (for Asthma and Fibro shortness of breath!).Hope you enjoy this Forum! Welcome! Soft Hugs

Welcome Andrew! This is a good place to gain knowledge. Cheers to you!

Hello! Just wanted to say, that Stress also makes my Fibro way worse! My hubby was going through a "battle" of his own. We fought alot(verbally) and my pain went through the roof. Now, he is doing better and my pain went from 9 to 3! Stress less is way better. Hope you enjoy it here! Soft Hugs

Hi Tessie, Sorry you are feeling soooo tired! Or is it sick and tired of being sick and tired? Lol! Hang in there! Hope you feel better soon! Soft Hugs

Hello Ramona! Welcome to the forum! This is a great place to learn about Fibro. We are all in the same shape! Lol!

Hello Trellum, It must be very scary hearing all that right now! I'm sorry that you are so stressed! and your Mom too! Yes, it is unnerving news. I will say a prayer for you and yours. There is always going to be something scary going on. But, you believe in GOD. Trust HIM. Ask HIM to protect...

Oops! I meant to say"By choosing to live, you ARE Fighting the Good Fight! I believe in my heart, you are a good person. Hope you can resolve those"things" in your past. Congrats, you have taken the first step,which is the hardest!

This is a Safe place and you can be yourself! I am sooo PROUD of you Jill! No matter how black the darkness,it only takes one little beam of light to pierce that darkness! When you need to,share your heart. Joining this forum was the smartest decision I could've made, and I hope you can feel...

Hello painismylife, Welcome. My name is HAPPYTOBEALIVE,not HAPPYTOBEDEAD. Yes, There have been times when if I could die naturally, it would've been a Blessing.The pain can be overwhelming,people harp at you,"you're always sick". You get left out,or you feel too bad to go. It happens. When I was...

Hey Lana, We have all been there! In fact, I'm there now too with back and shoulder pain. Hope you feel better soon! Hang in there! Soft Hugs

Hiya Suzi! Hope you are feeling better! Looking forward to reading your posts. Soft Hugs

Hello Neen! Some meds. do make me feel worse. I get nausea mostly. When I first joined, some of the members told me not to get discouraged if the med. had bad side effects,keep trying to find the right one for you. In 2005 or so,I was in so much pain,they gave me Vicodin. It did help with the...

Hello nannyb! I felt the same way at first! Then, I got brave and posted a few thoughts and questions. Because we are misunderstood, we do pretend to be fine,even though we are tired and hurting! There are wonderful caring fellow Fibros here who totally feel what you are feeling.It is a great...