Recent content by Leana

Am I the only one that feels like I need to sleep on a hard bed instead of a soft bed ? I always thought soft beds were comfier obviously... But I feel like my back and body doesmt hurt as much the next day if I sleep in a firmer bed as apposed to a softer one?

Hey hippiechick91 thanks for your reply on my other post! I feel the exact same way every time I take a shower too! It's like I need a bench or a stool to take breaks, also my arms get very weak while shampooing that i usually have to stop mid shampoo to let them rest, but as soon as I'm back...

Thanks for the reply kater & forgetmenot, I just have to first start by saying that ever since I recently joined this site, I've felt more reassured and not so alone in this. It's really hard having an illness that no one else you know has or possibly even heard of ! At first I thought I was...

Thanks designdaytona for all your advice! I agree with you when you say I should start thinking of a less physically demanding career, because lately thats all that's been running through my head. I guess I just needed some confirmation. As for working out of my home, or going to people's...

Hi there carseatmama, there are days where my arms are so weak that i can't even hold up my arms for more than a few seconds without them feeling like they're going to give out, it comes and goes. This morning I woke up and my whole right upper arm and shoulder feels so sensitive to the touch...

Thank you cmetryme for your advice ! I looked up tapping and am very excited to try this new method! I have high hopes that it will help me throughout my days. As for work unfortunately I am not able to take very many breaks, I work in a high end salon that's very busy and requires me being on...

Forgetmenot, thank you for the reply. I suppose my main concern is starting to take these medications at such a young age as I'm only 23 years young! I'm also really confused as to what i should do with my job, I feel like working takes such a toll on me physically and mentally that it's hard...

Everyone always asks me what I'm taking for medications for my pain, and i don't take anything. am I the only one that's living with fm without taking anything for pain? I am currently using young living essential oils for the excruciating pains (it's a topical oil), but either than that I just...

Everything you said here is exactly how I feel every day of my life

Everything you said here is exactly how I feel every day of my life

I also am a hairstylist and I also have been diagnosed within the last 6 months. I'm having a hard time finding a balance in my daily life between work and home. Frustrated because I want to talk about it but I feel like I'm just going to come off as negative all the time. I've always been an...

last December 2014 I had my neck go out as I was reaching for my purse on the ground, was in such excruciating pain that I couldn't move my neck so I was out of work for a week until it finally started to feel better..which my neck did get better, but the trauma that my body went through with my...