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Posted 3/15/2012 1:34 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Ya'll,

I was diagnosed this past Monday with Fibromyalgia. I was stunned and yet, knowing a little bit about it, I was partially relieved that finally someone had put a name to the way I was feeling. Yet at the same time I was confused and unbelieving. All week I've been trying to wrap my brain around this and still can't. I suppose because most of what I've been reading all says the same - no one knows for sure what causes it. I can remember years ago the doctors didn't believe such a thing existed - it was all in your head. ummm, well, here I am - the same place as many of you are - looking for knowledge, support and a shoulder to cry on. I have many health issues due to having COPD, not just the lungs but heart problems too. and now this. Where do i go from here? I'm exhausted. My mind tells me i can but my body says "no you can't". every day is different.

thank you all for listening.
Posted 3/15/2012 2:44 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry to hear you have fibro and yes it is a relief when we can put a name to it.

Do the best that you can to have a healthy lifestyle. Do stretches to help prevent intense tightness, get enough rest and try to keep as active as you can, eat healthy, stay away from cigarette smoke, and try to keep your stress to a minimum.

Good luck to you.
Posted 3/15/2012 3:13 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Lady Sage, welcome to the home of the friendly fibromites...you are among friends who understand!

I do understand that it can be frustrating when you are handed another diagnosis...it can feel like piling on. It is difficult but it is easier when you take it one day at a time. Your mindset is in the right place...sometimes the act of setting mini goals for yourself helps.

Exercise is great for us, I also have heart and lung problems...so it is important to pace yourself. What does your doc say about exercise? Mine encourages it as long as I'm pacing myself. I find I have more energy as a result. This past week I've pushed myself a little too much...finding the right balance is tricky. Walking and gentle stretching is something I do on a daily basis.

Using heat is beneficial to soothe our sore muscles...soak in a tub if you have the time and use the moist heat microwavable heat pads.

So glad you have joined us, keep posting...we care:)

Check out fibro 101, top of the page if you haven't already....great info .

Hugs, Robin
Posted 3/16/2012 3:23 AM (GMT -5)
Welcome ladysage! I am sad to hear about another person diagnosed with Fibromalgia. You have found a great place to be for support and treatments on fibro. Educate yourself as much as possible on Fibromalgia. Read other post and get some ideas on treatments that are out there. I have been here for a year and my health as improved so much. I give credit to this forum. I also suffer from many chronic illness. It seem when I got the fibro under control my other health problems got better or went away. I hope the same happens for you. Don't be afraid to ask questions or feel free to vent. We all have those days.
Posted 3/20/2012 8:55 AM (GMT -5)
Welcome Ladysage,
Posted 3/20/2012 2:26 PM (GMT -5)
hello Ladysage,

   welcome to the fibro site. i hope that you will find some ansewrs and encouragement here. if anything you find a whole bunch of folks that can relate to just about any of your symptoms. you will recieve love and prayers here.

Posted 3/20/2012 3:06 PM (GMT -5)
Good to have you here, LadySage. Yes, it's frustrating to be stuck with a disease with unknown cause (and treatment!), but at least we know what it is, and what it isn't. You're in the right place to ask questions and learn more about it like the rest of us, as well as read about how the rest of us experience this disease, and what does and doesn't work for each of us in the way of treatment.

blessings and peace
Posted 3/21/2012 8:01 AM (GMT -5)
Hi, LadySage, and welcome!  I'm sorry I'm late with the greeting but I have out of town company plus I'm going through a rough time myself.  But, I'm glad you found us and joined in.

 

I've had fibro for 25 years and have had a full and enjoyable life in spite of it.  You just have to try various things to see if they help you get in control of the pain.  I use vitamin D3, malic acid/magnesium supplements and also a natural product called Curamin to help me.  I add walking daily, gentle stretching exercises, moist heat, gentle massage, and pacing myself.  All of othe combined help me be in control the the pain.  Once you do that, your life will open up again.  I know I've had some wonderful times in spite of fibro.

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the second thread on the forum.  There are links to good info there and you wil learn a lot about this illness.  There are links about vitamin D3 and also malic acid/magnesium supplements and how they work in your body.

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 3/21/2012 8:08 AM (GMT -5)
hello, I fought it for awhile,I'm not sure why I guess it was because I wanted it to be something that would just go away. I am learning to adapt to it and take my good days with the bad.
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