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Fibromyalgia: How do you cope?
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@jmjlove , can can certainly relate until my late 40s I continue doing what I wanted to despite the pain, I was going to let it stop me. Then something changed with what my body was going thru , I suddenly started putting on weight despite no diet change ,began to have balance issues ,would just stumble and fall, trouble walking stairs. I lost confidence in my body abilities. The less mobile I was the more pain and weight gain. Vicious circle had begin. My anxiety got worse to the point I was scared to drive at times . I became a shut in spending most my time in my room . The few friends I had drifted away I don't have many family members left. I've found myself lonely with little support. Feeling pretty much alone in this world. Things changed so fast and so drastically for me there was no time to adjust or learn coping stills. I feel like I'm live in someone else's body, this can be me but then I look in the mirror and can't believe the image I see. I feel pure disgust with myself. The meds I been put on plus hypothyroidism make losing wait a challenge but im trying hard to shed some lbs, but it's slow...extra weit means extra pain of course, and worry has made my anxiety un controllable. I try to take one day at a time , but patientous is not my strong suit.
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@tdib.....wow, you have surely suffered. I have been pampered by my family. I have 6 kids, 14 grandkids so I have plenty of support. But....stroke, fibro, aneurysm, and trigeminal neuralgia seem to rule. Those things make me feel so vulnerable and rightfully so. Same with you. We actually are more prone to injury, due to inflamation, loss of balance. You are trying to function. Look, you came here for motivation and support. Good for you. Considering you do not have the kind of people support in your life you need, this forum can be your support group. I too feel disgust at myself. My lack of progress. But I do have up days for which I am most grateful for. Trying to help care for my dad. Like you, though, I try to take it one day at a time. God bless!
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@tdib
Good morning!
I am so sorry for all that you have been experiencing.
Fibro can be very insidious.
It can start slowly with a small ache then before you know it, your entire body hurts.
I have been dealing with Fibro for decades and I have found what works for me in spite of other health issues I have had to deal with throughout the same period of time.
I am concerned that there might be multiple things going on with you.
Have you been to a doctor, recently, for a complete and thorough physical?
Blood work and other tests done????
If not, I STRONGLY suggest you get it done.
I am not saying that you don't have Fibro, I just suggesting that you want to make sure that nothing else is contributing to your issues and that meds you take are working well together.
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)