Corvid
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Dec 21, 2013
- Messages
- 101
- Diagnosis
- 06/2012
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Hi all!
I'm new here. I haven't explored the forum much yet, but am looking forward to learning from others' wisdom and knowing I'm not alone.
I was officially diagnosed with fibro by my family doc about a year and a half ago, though I suspect I've had it a lot longer. My physical therapist thinks I have chronic fatigue rather than or in addition to the fibro based on my body's response to even the mildest exercise. Whatever. All my docs agree I'm not well. On top of the fibro, I also have degenerative disc disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, so pain and exhaustion are my constant companions.
I'm a single mom struggling to work full time and keep house and raise my child all by myself. Some days are better than others. Most days are torture. Sometimes I wonder if I can make it even one more step. Other times, I simply can't. Piles of undone laundry and dirty dishes I can ignore (sort of), but the worst feeling is when I have to look into my child's eyes and say, "I'm sorry. Mommy can't today."
So that's my intro.
I'm new here. I haven't explored the forum much yet, but am looking forward to learning from others' wisdom and knowing I'm not alone.
I was officially diagnosed with fibro by my family doc about a year and a half ago, though I suspect I've had it a lot longer. My physical therapist thinks I have chronic fatigue rather than or in addition to the fibro based on my body's response to even the mildest exercise. Whatever. All my docs agree I'm not well. On top of the fibro, I also have degenerative disc disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, so pain and exhaustion are my constant companions.
I'm a single mom struggling to work full time and keep house and raise my child all by myself. Some days are better than others. Most days are torture. Sometimes I wonder if I can make it even one more step. Other times, I simply can't. Piles of undone laundry and dirty dishes I can ignore (sort of), but the worst feeling is when I have to look into my child's eyes and say, "I'm sorry. Mommy can't today."
So that's my intro.