encouragement

In 1983 I was diagnosed with 'Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder'. I had some pain, but had extreme fatigue. IN 1990, at age 43, I had a 'flare up' and saw a rheumatologist who diagnosed FM. What a relief to finally have a definitive diagnosis! All these years I have had occasional flare-ups...

I hate to keep harping on the same subject but as I sit here I sit here in raw terror. I have only 10 more days until my surgery (total shoulder replacement) and I know I'm not going to be able to make it through all the things I will need to make it through. I just took a shower, washed...

I am 3 weeks out from having my left shoulder totally replaced and I must admit I am terrified. I have been trying to do things with one hand and find that it is almost totally impossible for me to do so. I am so scared I am starting to shut down, physically, mentally and emotionally. I sleep...

From my last post wanting encouragement I look to the far right on the p age and it shows 4 responces, but when I open it, there all old mail. What am I doing wrong.?

Right off I should warn u this isn't a fuzzy feel good talk. BUT.....PLEASE IF THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT HAS BEEN WHERE IM AT, I NEED ENCOURAGEMENT. I RECENTLY HAD A TRIP TO HELP SOMEONE MOVE, DUE ING THIS TRIP AT OUR MORNING COFFE, THE WAS A TV ON REP OR ING A STORM, I GREW THIS to others...

I am so thankful that this forum has been provided for our mutual encouragement! I am a nurse who has become disabled due to the effects of fibromyalgia. I would appreciate getting to talk with people who understand what it is like to struggle with the day-to-day overwhelming pain and fatigue...

Hi I am a recent RN graduate starting my first real job! I have yet to be diagnosed but it is looking that I may have fibro. I have been dealing with diffuse muscle pain for about the last 3 months. I am way to extroverted to not work and really excited to start my new job but have days when I...

Hi all...I'm new to an online support group. I have been living with Fibro for years, but finally accepted the diagnosis a few years ago. I'm feeling very alone.... I wish my friends/family could see my pain, and understand. I need some support, and encouragement. Hoping to find it here...I'm...

Hello, My name is Patty. I have been battling fibro for the past 20 years. I am now 58 years old and of course, it seems to get worse with age. I have severe pain in my neck, back, hips, jaws. I also suffer from migraine headaches, light and chemical sensitivity. Depression and anxiety has also...

Hey all, this post may get long and I apologize. I am a 28/f who has just graduated nursing school. A couple of months ago I decided to cut down on the Wellbutrin I was taking due the anxiety and irritability it was causing. I started experiencing generalized numbness and twitching mostly in my...