Chronic Pain Support Group

Hello all! I'm new here...name's Libby. I can't really say anything about myself that will be much different than any of your stories probably are. I'm feeling pretty low these days. Once the cold, Ohio winter was over, I really thought I'd be feeling better with the summer. NOT happening! It seems like the cold made the fibro super terrible and I'm just stuck in a perpetual shi*ty state of massive pain and extreme fatigue!!! It's summer!! I want to be enjoying myself with my girls and husband! I guess I'm just looking for advice?? Friendship for sure! And people who know what I'm going thru. I'm currently without a primary care physician and seeing a P.A. who I don't think understands the amount of pain I'm having. So...any ideas or thoughts or whatever.....I hope to get to know many of you!!! Thx for having this group!!

Hello Libby,

Welcome to the group, I'm sorry you have need to be here but you've come to the right place to talk with people who know exactly what your dealing with. We have a wonderfull group of people here and I'm sure you with find plenty of help and support.

I live in Sask. Canada and we've had to deal with alot of high humidity and unsettled weather this year so headaches and painfull joints are a problem. I hope you find relief from the pain so you can enjoy time with your family.

Please feel free to join in the posts any time or vent if you feel the need.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Kardie

Hi

Welcome to the group. No matter how much we share in commom, each of us is unique and our stories and personal experiences. You came to the right place for friendship, acceptence, information and an occasional hug.

I also had winter flare ups and it's now into summer too. I guess the heat and humidity is to much for me. My respit time from symptoms is growing shorter.

Hi Libby! I am new as well and seem to be looking for some of the same things. I am sorry you are in pain and I understand. I also understand the struggles of trying be there for your family while struggling physically yourself. I currently live in SC and also had a hard time with this past winter and even some through the summer. I hope it works out for you with finding a new physician.

Also, I assume that is your cat in your picture. I am sure he/she has been some comfort to you through all of this. I know my dog sure has. TTYL. Ali

I hear ya!! I live in Iowa. Last winter was absolutely horrible! I too, really thought that once winter was over, life would be better. But, unforuntately, it's not. Our spring and summer has been horrible as well. We're dealling with lots of humidity. Which for me, is just as horrible as that dry cold.

Also, I don't have a regular physician either. I have a PA, which my particular one, I feel, happens to be awesome. She actually is much more understanding than any doctor I've had.

Do you see a rheumatologist? They've actually helped me the most with my Fibro and Lupus.

Try and hang in there. And welcome to our group. Sorry you're going through this, but please know- we have some wonderful people here. Feel free to share, ask questions, vent, or whatever. We're here for you.