holiday

Hi everyone. I am new to the group, please be gentle with me! I have had Fibro and CFS for many years after picking up a nasty virus on holiday abroad. I have had a rather stressful life, having been raised by an abusive narcissistic mother and suffering well into adulthood. We all know how...

If there is one word that drives me mad beyond all others with fibro it is the "L" word - LAZY. For me it is either soul sappingly depressing or makes me so mad I overdo things trying to prove I am not and end up with a flare. When I first diagnosed and being seen by different professionals...

Guess it's one of those days today...took my regular meds but ache all over and took a two hour nap after lunch... Took a tour of a local nursing home and got some information from the admissons director (who was very helpful and informative) in case I have to bring my mom to Florida. Then...

Hi all, I really hope this doesn't come across as me being an awful person. I'm struggling with my mothers diagnosis of fibro. She never has informed me of being in any pain, and never takes any painkillers. She is always going on holiday with her friend and has a job in which she travels in...

I'm a new member, probably one of the few male members. I am not new to fibromyalgia, however. I have had this condition for many years - decades. I was initially diagnosed in 1991, when many more doctors than now dismissed overall body pain. Fibromyalgia had only recently been given it's...

I just wanted to say Happy Easter to all. We are having a relaxing day over here. We did the easter egg hunt. The boys got baskets with goodies. And we are going to have a nice dinner. We are having a non-traditional dinner this year. We are having boneless hot wings and mashed potatoes. I am...