planning

Ahh the age old problem do we don't we. Well as we are a very open group of ppl ,I hatched a plan that worked. It's been weeks had family over x mas I was ill with flu , little one was sick and well fibro on top wiped me out. So tonight I'm sitting here in a lot of pain but I no the OH is...

Hello all thank you for reading this, I have been looking at your forum for the last few days and finally thought I need some thoughts from people who might understand as I am starting to feel like I am becoming a paranoid hypochondriac! Apologies if this ends up being long! I have suffered...

I just need to vent to someone other than my mom about this lol... Even if no one reads it... My brothers girlfriend is driving me insane! I seriously hate her. Right now I'm ignoring her because she decided to talk cap about me to my own mother in my own house! My mom corrected her and...

I've had a rough winter, my fibromyalgia and lupus seem to only be getting worse. I've had symptoms since I was 9, but I wasn't diagnosed until age 22. Having a diagnosis is bitter sweet. I have proof that it's not in my head and I'm not overreacting, but it also means that this isn't going to...

With all the things we can no longer do because of our chronic illnesses, I thought it would be fun and encouraging to make a list of all the things that people with chronic illnesses are good at. Let's see how long a list we can come up with! People with chronic illness are good at: 1...

I wanted to inform anyone around the Dayton, Oh area that I've started a face to face support group through meetup.com. It's still in the beginning phase but we are planning our first meeting for March 1. We can be found through meetup. Our group name is Dayton Fibro Fighters. We welcome anyone...

I just joined today. I have not been diagnosed with fibro, but I suspect that is what I'm dealing with, so I am trying to learn more from the patient perspective as the clinical descriptions are all the same. Over the last several years I have had a hysterectomy and pelvic prolapse repairs, I...

Lately I've been struggling with neck pain, I think this kind of pain is one of the most debilitating ones, because when I have it I can't even sleep :( I'm firm on my decision tho: I'm NOT taking more meds! I don't want to load my body with more chemicals and expose myself to a lot unpleasant...

I start my day with frequent awakenings during the night/early morning hours, this is insomnia. I use this time to my advantage by making my lists of things to do, doing the household bookwork, paying bills, planning for the day ahead just in case I actually feel well enough to do things. 6:00...

I am in the worst flare up I have ever had. :( I am trying everything I know after having FMS/CFS for 11-12 years. I am so thankful for an I-pad or I could not post. My husband just retired and we were planning a two week trip by car to see friends and other things we love between TX an WI...