Fibromyalgia

[K9karen]

Anybody else out there suffer from this? If you don't know what it is, you definitely DON'T have it!
I was doing OK for a while until my wrist accident, now it's in full agonizing gear from stress. I'm getting medical records as far back as possible and letters from the rheumatologist and it'll be added in with my law suit.
Just curious. Oh, and OUCH!

[dukedogsmom]

Not familiar with it but sorry to hear that you're having that. Just what you need, another problem! I hope you can rid yourself of a lot of pain very soon. I know you must be really tired of it.

[iamgobsmacked]

Yep sure do, and if that doesn't suck enough, I also have MS..... But I do have it under control now. I was postively disabled for a while. Now it's mainly the chronic fatigue that gets me. Mine started from exposure to toxic chemicals.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/DS00079

My Dad had it (amongst other things ). It seems to find its way to those who already have enough to cope with.

Hope the above link is of some help to you - big hugs

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

My sister has it.... . There is a possibility that I have it too, but it is not proven yet

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks so much for bringing this up Karen. I have recently come to the conslusion that Fibromyalgia is the only thing that describes what I've had for years. My doctor doesn't really buy into it, as I found out at my annual physical last month. I wasn't thrilled or satisfied with his answers. What do I need to do to find out if this is what I suffer from? I made an appointment with a rheumatologist to get the ball rolling, at the advice of a friend. However, they can't see me until January, 2007. This morning I go for more bloodwork to narrow a few more things down. I knew of no other course besides process of elimination. What does one do to find out if they really have it? I would love some advice from people that already know. Thanks

I'm so sorry to hear you have it on top of everything else. What a brave soul you are!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I found a good site I think some of you might like to look into. It tells LOTS about fibromyalgia. I hadn't realized my restless legs syndrom could be linked to my fibromyalgia.
It's called:
www.fibrohope.org

[carole]

Thanks for that, i have had this for 12 years but i am still learning new things about my condition every day, it is always good to be properly informed and know what you are dealing with IMO. cheers

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am so glad you posted that link, moff. Thanks The more we can learn, the better off we'll be and we can deal with it easier.

I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I am so glad you posted that link, moff. Thanks The more we can learn, the better off we'll be and we can deal with it easier.

I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected.

I'm glad I found the link. I hadn't realized that my lack of concentration and other things that were going on could be because of the fibromyalgia!!!

It's nice to know we aren't alone in this.