sjbrown
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2020
- Messages
- 168
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 01/2020
- Country
- US
- State
- ME
Been a long hard ride. Over a year of hell that started off with what was thought to be an ear infection. Most of my issues were related to my head; ears, sinuses, jaw. I had other aches and pains but nothing compared to what I felt in my head and chest and still feel. When something affects your head and chest you sit up and take notice. After many tests and appts I was diagnosed with compressed nerves in my neck and spine and then also with Fibromyalgia. At 53 it made me feel really old really fast. I am guessing menopause is playing a role in this as well. I so did not want to take meds but finally gave in and tried gabapentin and that brought NO relief so next try is Cymbalta. I don't sleep well at all. My primary thought of depression and I told her that yes I feel depressed but dont feel like I am clinically depressed. It's depressing to not feel good most of the time and not being able to just enjoy life. My idea of joining support groups or forums was initially to just read everyone else's story and gather info but I guess the idea is to share as well. I am somewhat new to this ride and I hope to find my relief of this.