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I am so happy that I found this forum. I've read a lot of the postings, and can relate to so much, including people not understanding that fibro is not in your head and your are not being lazy and trying to avoid things! Also, the LOOONNNNNNNG path to finally getting the right diagnosis...

Hi everybody, After a recent diagnosis of FM, concurrent with CFS and depression, I decided to come in search of the support and info from other sufferers. I dont know what I'm looking for really... I think I'd love to hear some anecdotal evidence of what works to help with these conditions...

Newbie here.;-) I am excited to find this forum as I have come to the realization I now need help. For 14 years I have had self diagnosed fibro. Following a bad experience with a doctor saying it is all in my head I decided I wouldn't speak of it again until I absolutely had to and it seems...

Hi I am a newbie and I look forward to joining in on your conversations. Sometimes when I am feeling poorly I will disappear for a day or two. This is my way of coping with the pain I am feeling at the time. I wish each and everyone of you well!

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Kelly and I have been diagnosed with Fibro since 2006. Along the way, Sjogrens Disease, osteoarthritis and CFS have come for the ride. I am 43 with two boys and a hubby who is a non small ell carcinoma survivor. Most days are tolerable. I hate...

Hi! I'm relatively new to the forum, and was looking for advice. I'm 38, diagnosed for around 10 years, and having a lot of trouble holding down a full time job. the pain, fog, and fatigue are so bad, working a full 40 hour work week just isn't possible. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia...

Just a quick hi am new to group but am off too bed as can barely see straight thanks to me being exhausted x

hi everyone, I have not been diagnosed with FM but many other possibilities have been excluded so I'm feeling like I'm getting down to the wire. I've been browsing a bit and so many of the stories I read are familiar. Today is a good day, but I've had many ups and downs, and it feels like every...

Hi, I've been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have my bad days and then my not so bad days. I think I have had it for years but it has taken this long for a definitive diagnosis. The pain is exhausting. depressing and frustrating as my mind says go, go but my body says no, no. I have...

Hello everyone, I posted my newbie info already and now I don't know what to do. I came in to see him bc I had been dealing with intensifying neck/shoulder/knee/ect pain and migraines, which I never used to get. I had been trying NSAIDs with little improvement, except for my psoriatic arthritis...