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Hi all! I'm new here. I haven't explored the forum much yet, but am looking forward to learning from others' wisdom and knowing I'm not alone. I was officially diagnosed with fibro by my family doc about a year and a half ago, though I suspect I've had it a lot longer. My physical therapist...

Hi all: I am a newbie to the world of online support groups but unfortunately not unaccustomed to having pain and health issues since my early 20's. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune related disease in my mid twenties. Months ago I began experiencing chronic pain, and tenderness all over my...

Hey, all, My name is Willow. I've had a whirlwind of a year leading to a fibro diagnosis just a few weeks ago, and I'm still, er, processing. I also suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and PCOS, and it's really overwhelming to have another chronic condition added to the list. Before this...

Hi All I am a 38 yr old married mum of 2 a son of 18 and daughter 14 and was diagnosed in 2011 its almost 7am in the very chilly uk and as usual I'm lay on the sofa with my Cockapoo Shelbie I didn't know anything about this kind of forum until today I've been wide awake browsing the web and...

Hi Everyone- been looking for a good support group and I think I found it! I'm hoping to learn from others who post here a little bit about natural or alternative health treatments. I haven't tried any yet- but I'm curious. I'm trying to lead a better, more natural plant based diet. I've been on...

Hi everyone, New here :) I have had chronic pain & fatigue for years but was just recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia this month after ruling everything else under the sun out. Recently its been flaring up very badly, lots of pain in my back, hips, legs etc. It's both reassuring and...

Hi, Newbie here. But not new to FM - have had it about 30 years. Change of seasons, weather, having a cold - any change brings about a flare. Am now 76 and have been able to cope all these years using meditation, visualization, writing, pushing myself (when possible). However, this month my...

I got diagnosed yesterday. Finally it all makes sense, those hot flushes, forgetfulnes, confusion, chronic hip pain, restless legs, migraine, neck and shoulder pain. At least I know im not going mad. I cant beleive how many symptoms tie this horrible illness together. I would be here all night...

Hello and am newbie to site diagnosis in 2012 and trying to get as much info as can to help myself and others

Hello I am now here and I am glad that I have found this site.:D I never knew that there was a support group out there for people who have fibromyalgia.. I hope to make new friends and get tips on how to stop some of this pain...