Flower
New member
- Joined
- May 17, 2015
- Messages
- 2
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
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- Country
- US
- State
- MN
Hi everyone.
For the past couple of years I have been in a lot of pain. It started as peripheral neuropathy in my feet and hands. I also have plantar fibromas in my feet. Walking is painful and I can't be on my feet much. I had a stressful job that I eventually quit due to pain. My plan was to take the summer off, get better and then find another job.
As the summer progressed, so did my pain levels and it spread to my legs, hips and upper and lower back. I'm currently seeing a physical therapist for my back pain and have tried acupuncture. My Internist finally diagnosed Fibromyalgia earlier this month.
I applied for disability, but have been turned down twice. With this additional diagnosis, perhaps I'll do better on the next try. I also have an attorney this time.
These past couple of years have been so hard. I feel isolated and depressed much of the time. I cannot be on my feet long, but my back makes it difficult for me to sit and my dumb butt goes numb all of the time! Finding a comfortable position is nearly impossible.
I read something about Guaifenesin being a "cure," but then it appears that theory was flawed. Right now I'm taking Nortriptyline and klonopin, but I can't say they do much for the pain.
My husband has been supportive, but I know he'd like his wife back. I miss my career and contributing to the family income and just being part of things. I can never rsvp for anything because I never know how I'm going to be feeling.
It was nice to find this group just to know I'm not alone. I'm tired of doctors and practitioners poking around at me and shrugging their shoulders. One thing I picked up from reading this forum is that other people have pain that seems to move around. Mine definitely does that. Especially in my back. It can be upper back and then start creeping down and move into my hips. Do many of you have that kind of pain that moves?
Thanks for reading!
For the past couple of years I have been in a lot of pain. It started as peripheral neuropathy in my feet and hands. I also have plantar fibromas in my feet. Walking is painful and I can't be on my feet much. I had a stressful job that I eventually quit due to pain. My plan was to take the summer off, get better and then find another job.
As the summer progressed, so did my pain levels and it spread to my legs, hips and upper and lower back. I'm currently seeing a physical therapist for my back pain and have tried acupuncture. My Internist finally diagnosed Fibromyalgia earlier this month.
I applied for disability, but have been turned down twice. With this additional diagnosis, perhaps I'll do better on the next try. I also have an attorney this time.
These past couple of years have been so hard. I feel isolated and depressed much of the time. I cannot be on my feet long, but my back makes it difficult for me to sit and my dumb butt goes numb all of the time! Finding a comfortable position is nearly impossible.
I read something about Guaifenesin being a "cure," but then it appears that theory was flawed. Right now I'm taking Nortriptyline and klonopin, but I can't say they do much for the pain.
My husband has been supportive, but I know he'd like his wife back. I miss my career and contributing to the family income and just being part of things. I can never rsvp for anything because I never know how I'm going to be feeling.
It was nice to find this group just to know I'm not alone. I'm tired of doctors and practitioners poking around at me and shrugging their shoulders. One thing I picked up from reading this forum is that other people have pain that seems to move around. Mine definitely does that. Especially in my back. It can be upper back and then start creeping down and move into my hips. Do many of you have that kind of pain that moves?
Thanks for reading!