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Fibromyalgia: How do you cope?

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

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@jmjlove

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. 🙂

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@jmjlove - I’m not sure when my balance became s problem. I do remember my son saying “mom, what are you doing?” As I staggered thru his living room, lol. Then I began to pay attention. I believe the problem is exasperated by the cancer drug. I’m in physical therapy for radiation damage and balance. Just started recently and am looking forward to walking sober, lol. Do you do PT since your stroke? We have to “keep on keepin’ on” as my kids tell me . . .

Hi. I wanted to tell u, never feel like ur alone. U need to find peace within. I do my own gentle Pilates yoga morning routine where I only do what I'm physically able to do and comfortable with. I listen to Mozart and repeat to myself .... peace within myself. ( several times)
That was my motivation and help to unstress alot of body pain. I know it sounds mundane or not believable - but - trust in ur inner strength and keep a calm clear mind so the music flows into ur chest.
😊