Living with Fibromyalgia

September 2007

• 30 years of fighting pain - by June L. - (Sun, Sep 30 2007)
  I have been arthritic since 1975 I have been diagnosed by a medical doctor in 1985. I have been treated by Psychologist [more..]
• Finally someone believes me - by Cindy - (Wed, Sep 19 2007)
  I was diagnosed yesterday with fibromyalgia. I am still uncomfortable typing that or saying it to anyone. [more..]
• My life of agony with fibromyalga - by Tina - (Fri, Sep 14 2007)
  Hello my name is Tina. I am a 40 year old mother of 2. I also suffer from bipolar disorder For years I suffered in pain and did not know why. I’d been through test after test as well as injections for my pain. I finally was diagnosed with fibromyalga about 7 years ago. Since then I have not found anything that will relieve my pain. I can’t take medications that make me out of it because it makes me unable to care for my 2 children. My husband does help around the house with cooking and cleaning and homework. He still doesn’t understand my severe pain as well as my mental illness. [more..]
• Surviving and Thriving - by Marcia - (Thu, Sep 13 2007)
  I was quickly diagnosed with FM, thanks to my sister’s diagnosis with Lupus, when I was 26 yrs old. I tried everything the doctors would give, anti-depressants, muscle relaxers, homeopathic remedies. I have found that when I give in to the pain and fatigue it only gets worse. I [more..]
• in pain & exhausted - by mary - (Thu, Sep 06 2007)
  Those of you with Fibromyalgia know where I’m coming from, I’m sure. I am in constant pain, and always tired! It is a chore just to get out of bed. [more..]
• my journey - by Sandy - (Wed, Sep 05 2007)
  My journey with fibromyalgia started when i was 25 years old and lived in South Carolina. I was in 2 car accidents where I was hit from behind then I fell down some steps which caused sacral strain. I had ruthless migraine muscle spasm headaches for over a year. I went to chiropractors, doctors, had x-rays and brain scans. [more..]
• I am not crazy ! - by DEE - (Tue, Sep 04 2007)
  I have a head concussion 2 1/2 years ago and from the fall I experiencing massive pain all over my body, headache, dizziness and exhaustion (constnant). I was told that it is all in my head, I want attention, I am getting old, [more..]