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@szucker99

My name is Susan - I have had fibromyalgia since I was in my 30’s (I am now 59) but I ignored it until it reached epic proportions in the last 5 years. It started peaking with migraines that have become daily that I am now managing with topomax. I was in so much body pain I revisited the diagnosis and was re-diagnosed with fibromyalgia that has been further amplified by osteoarthritis. I am now on lyrica and cymbalta to better manage that. I am doing yoga regularly and have retired but still provide regular care for my 4 grandchildren so I am active. I have to pace myself and be more accepting of my diagnosis and do better self care. This has not been a pattern in my life so I am working on it. I also have sleep apnea, ibs and depression and anxiety.

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Welcome Susan @szucker99, It's always good to pace yourself when you have chronic pain. Thank you for sharing. I think that there are a lot of us that are working on it on a day to day basis. Since you mentioned having fibromyalgia since you were in your 30's, I think you might find the following discussion helpful:

-- Have you found anything to successfully treat fibromyalgia pain?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dealing-with-fibromyalgia-pain/

Do you mind sharing what's your most difficult symptom to manage?

Hi Susan - yours sounds really similar to mine. I have only just joined too. Hope we find the magic potion together.

cheers Pam