NewToFibro
New member
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2014
- Messages
- 7
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 03/2014
- Country
- US
- State
- GA
So I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in March (2014) and started taking 60mg off cymbalta (30 twice a day) and have relief from the pain and most of the fatigue. Except, here is the problem...
Before the pain and fatigue started I was working 50-60 hours a week in a high stress environment, I have 2 wonderful boys (6,3) and all the craziness that comes with that, along with all the general everyday stuff that one has to accomplish. When the pain and fatigue were at their worst I decided to take a leave of absence and eventually quit working all together. At this time I only take care of boys (both in preschool/ kindergarten) and the house. Now don't get me wrong, I love being able to be there for them and my husband, and have truely enjoyed the extra stress-free alone/quiet time but I wonder will I ever be able to really work again? I feel like the medicine is only working because of the significantly reduced hours/stree level. Doing things outside my normal routine immediately bring back on the symptoms. For instance, volunteering to be a chaperone on a kindergarten zoo trip had me lying on the couch the whole next day. Will it always be like this?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Before the pain and fatigue started I was working 50-60 hours a week in a high stress environment, I have 2 wonderful boys (6,3) and all the craziness that comes with that, along with all the general everyday stuff that one has to accomplish. When the pain and fatigue were at their worst I decided to take a leave of absence and eventually quit working all together. At this time I only take care of boys (both in preschool/ kindergarten) and the house. Now don't get me wrong, I love being able to be there for them and my husband, and have truely enjoyed the extra stress-free alone/quiet time but I wonder will I ever be able to really work again? I feel like the medicine is only working because of the significantly reduced hours/stree level. Doing things outside my normal routine immediately bring back on the symptoms. For instance, volunteering to be a chaperone on a kindergarten zoo trip had me lying on the couch the whole next day. Will it always be like this?
Any advice will be appreciated.