Fibromyalgia

[livingwith]

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 33 yrs old.On one hand it’s a relief to have something to call it;on the other It’s hard to be labeled.Looking back I’ve been dealing with this for some time and its been a hard long road, especially lately, bad enough to send me doctoring.When you consider yourself a strong person,it’s hard to admit you need help.I guess thats my first step. My next hurdle is deciding how to handle it.I don’t want to jump on the RX wagon j...Read the full article

[McRiley]

I have had fibromyalgia for years. At first the doctors thought it was MS. I have also been reluctant to jump on the RX wagon. A soak in a hot bath or shower gives me more temporary relief than anything. Regular sleep - as much as I am able makes a big difference in many ways. I also need at least one day a week of rest - that means doing nothing but reading and watching television and napping. A can of cola in the afternoon helps to clear my head and wakes me up enough to function in my office job. More and more I have gotten tired of hurting and putting up with it. I am tired of being tired when I wake up in the morning. I have finally started taking an antidepressant and a muscle relaxer to help me sleep and releive pain. An added benefit is that my restless leg syndrom has ceased. I am feeling better than I have in years. I am wondering what took me so long. Everyone has to decide what is right for them but sometimes being strong includes using tools to function better. I have had years stolen from me by FMS and I am ready for a break. I am ready to be funtional without counting the cost in pain. I would encourage you to consider available medications before you discard the option. The benefits may just outweigh the cost and save you years of unnecessary pain.