I haven't been formally diagnosed, but everything I've read leads me here.
Quick recap... I'm 63. Owned a sandwich shop for many years. It's a lot of work. But I have always been in good health, so not a problem. For reasons of CA payroll increases, utilities, and cost of goods increases, I decided to get out of the business while I could. I decided to sell my bldg and just retire. After 46 yrs in business, it was quite an ordeal. Back in October, I started feeling pain in my legs when squatting and bending down. I finally cleaned everything out of my building for the new owners on January 2. The entire thing was so stressful between getting rid of 46 yrs of memories, all our old customers and employees saying goodbye, then getting notice that 3 current employees were suing my workers comp (which is an ongoing thing that I can't talk about). On the 4th of January, my body just gave out. I could hardly walk, the pain mostly in my legs and arms (which I know I had been lifting more weight than usual). On the 7th, my sis and I took a couple days to get out of town, and we went for a 2mi walk. I barely made it but determination pulled me through. Now, I have to use a chair like a walker to get down my hallway. oh, yes, also I've become incontinent in the last couple months, so I now wear a diaper (which is a must because it takes 3 times as long to get to the bathroom). Everything I've read about Fibro screams me. And I just feel absolutely hopeless. I actually made it to the grocery store last night in my sweatpants, no make up, and wet hair (that probably looked greasy). I was determined to change my diet. I bought alot of fruit, salmon, a couple other proteins, some ensure kind of drinks, yogurt, and diapers (ugh). My total came to almost $200! So I'm going to try this out and I pray I can get some relief and lead a halfway normal life. All I can think of is getting some pain meds, but have read unfavorable views on them.
I truly thought I had cancer until my sis mentioned Fibro. So, I guess I can feel better , considering 3 family members died of cancer.
And my house is still over filled with boxes from work that I need to go through, but I can't even lift them. I live with a guy that has hip pain, and he's no help at all. I have 3 very large dogs that haven't got any quality walks for quite a while now, but they are my necessary unconditional love.
My appt is February 7th. I am praying she doesn't have to send me to a specialist, but what else can I do until then.
My real question is....is there any hope for me?
Quick recap... I'm 63. Owned a sandwich shop for many years. It's a lot of work. But I have always been in good health, so not a problem. For reasons of CA payroll increases, utilities, and cost of goods increases, I decided to get out of the business while I could. I decided to sell my bldg and just retire. After 46 yrs in business, it was quite an ordeal. Back in October, I started feeling pain in my legs when squatting and bending down. I finally cleaned everything out of my building for the new owners on January 2. The entire thing was so stressful between getting rid of 46 yrs of memories, all our old customers and employees saying goodbye, then getting notice that 3 current employees were suing my workers comp (which is an ongoing thing that I can't talk about). On the 4th of January, my body just gave out. I could hardly walk, the pain mostly in my legs and arms (which I know I had been lifting more weight than usual). On the 7th, my sis and I took a couple days to get out of town, and we went for a 2mi walk. I barely made it but determination pulled me through. Now, I have to use a chair like a walker to get down my hallway. oh, yes, also I've become incontinent in the last couple months, so I now wear a diaper (which is a must because it takes 3 times as long to get to the bathroom). Everything I've read about Fibro screams me. And I just feel absolutely hopeless. I actually made it to the grocery store last night in my sweatpants, no make up, and wet hair (that probably looked greasy). I was determined to change my diet. I bought alot of fruit, salmon, a couple other proteins, some ensure kind of drinks, yogurt, and diapers (ugh). My total came to almost $200! So I'm going to try this out and I pray I can get some relief and lead a halfway normal life. All I can think of is getting some pain meds, but have read unfavorable views on them.
I truly thought I had cancer until my sis mentioned Fibro. So, I guess I can feel better , considering 3 family members died of cancer.
And my house is still over filled with boxes from work that I need to go through, but I can't even lift them. I live with a guy that has hip pain, and he's no help at all. I have 3 very large dogs that haven't got any quality walks for quite a while now, but they are my necessary unconditional love.
My appt is February 7th. I am praying she doesn't have to send me to a specialist, but what else can I do until then.
My real question is....is there any hope for me?