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Fibromyalgia: How do you cope?

Fibromyalgia | Last Active: Jan 27 7:56am | Replies (204)

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@jmjlove - oh dear, you sound like me🥴. I’ve had 3 knee replacements, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, no balance, bruises due to bumping into walls like a drunk. I’m also on an aromatase inhibitor for breast cancer which offers a host of awful side effects. You’re right, my children and grandchildren make life a joy. Aren’t we all amazingly strong women! God Bless.

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Oh, my, 3? Poor you. My first knee replacement was done 18 years ago. Won't be long and that will have to be replaced. But, like most everything else, I'll hold off as long as possible. I am not one of the lucky ones that actually feel better once it's replaced. Knee recovery for me is long and difficult. Had many different types of surgery, and there have only been a few times recovery was not quick. Total Knee Replacement, and TOS. Those two were very hard on me.

God bless you, dealing with cancer on top of everything else on your plate. Ok. So. You too, huh? When I go out in public I actually worry people will think im drunk, lol! And by golly, if I ever were to be pulled over and given a field sobriety test...well....I'd find my car impounded, and be in the back seat in a squad car, lickety-split!!!! I couldn't walk a straight line if my life depended on it. You? I am the queen of stubbed toes, bruised shoulders, and spilled drinks. I catch my daughters sly glances when I hold their babies. I'm extra careful....and they are extra watchful, as they should be.

May I ask, how did you lose your balance? Mine got sucked out with my cerebellar stroke.

And yes, I certainly am "amazing" !!!!! Just not sure....amazing at what? I know my kids find their new mother somewhat amazing, (a bit of a clutz, somewhat of an airhead) most of all at my toughness, which we wouldn't have know without the very challenges I find myself whining about! Peace to you. 🙂