Hello everyone,
I live in alaska and was recently diagnosed with FM. It's been a ride and still going. I'm 52 and my job is physical which has been scary since it flares my arthritis and FM. I'll be honest I've been having a hard accepting the diagnoses since there isnt a real way of conclusively diagnosing. Also I'm to young (lol) to slow down which has been the most difficult to accept. I tried to get a referral to a rheumatologist but doctor refused so seeing a new doc Mon, just to find out today they dont see diagnoses of fm only. So far I have been reading all I can and following tips to manage symptoms. I declined medicines since they interact with my bp meds and my bp is doing good it actually lowered to point of decreasing meds since my first big flare up. So I'm prepared to work at this each day and continually asking God to keep me positive and thank him for the good in my life because there is so much. I used to be very active and outdoorsy and went on a short walk for the pain, which is mild today. Enjoying the beautiful summer and reminding myself I dont have to give everything up just tweak stuff a bit. Right my job is my biggest hurdle and worry. I look forward to sharing and hearing what all of you have to share. I'm glad this forum is here.