Fibro Challenges Online Support Group

hope to hear from some one.I'm married 62 yrs. old and have 2 childern. and 4 grandchildern.I have fibro along with memory loss. and bone problems,spine and back problems. looking forward to hearing from others with simmler problems. signed torando

I am 30 years old and was only married for 9 months when I was diagnosed with fibro this past March. I am fortunate in that my parents and siblings understand, or at least try to, but unfortunately, it is not so easy for my husband and his parents. Because I don't 'look sick', they don't think anything is wrong with me. Despite the fact, that I can't stand or walk for more than 10 minutes!! My mother-in-law is even convinced that I'm 'faking for attention' or that it is just 'in my head'.

That's what brought me to this group in the first place. And though I've only been active for not even 2 weeks, I feel more at ease and comfortable with my disease knowing that I am not alone.

YOU are not alone. We are all here to help each other through the day-to-day struggles and issues of fibro. If you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me anytime.

~Pain-free Hugs~

Jodi

Welcome to The Fibro Challenges Group! Its true, we can all relate about someone we love that can't understand what we are going through because it doesn't show.

You've come to the right place to find support and help with whatever you're struggling with as far as fibro is concerned!

Hoping you feel better soon and keep posting so we can all get to know you and you can get to know us!

We know they are wrong! Be strong, try to stay positive! I believe attitude makes a lot of difference!!

Hugs,

~Tammy~

I no longer have the energy or care enough to deal with ignorant people that don't "get it". That's their problem, not mine. I have to focus on myself and those close to me that do support me. It's very hard for people to believe in something they can't see.

I have a sweatshirt that says:"you can't see fibromyalgia" underneath that is says, "you can't see God either"

We will be here for you anytime you need us. This is the best place to be, with people that understand you and can help you through struggles through personal experiences. Please let me know if I can help with anything.

Connie

luv ya

Yeah! We relate...

I'm lucky because my dh has worked long and hard to understand what has happened to me. It was very hard for him at first and now it's even harder for him, but in a different way... he misses me...

I'm so sorry that your MIL is thinking of you in the way you describe... as time goes by, perhaps you will be able to educate her and your dh about what fibro is and isn't... what you can and cannot do...

It is best, I'm sure, if your dh is completely on your side but you have to give him a break... he's a guy and guys always think they should be able to fix what's wrong... and they just can't fix fibro...

My dh got a quick lesson shortly after I was first diagnosed. I woke up one morning and was completley crippled... couldn't even stand up...

I'm 64... have two kids and 5 grandchildren..

I'm damned healthy for a 90 year old... LOL!

A little fibro humour there... better to laugh or even get mad rather than cry is how I feel about it.

Take care of yourself - listen to your body and get lots of sleep...

Dr TEMA at your service...

TEMA

TEMA

Post edited by: tracy6878, at: 07/21/2009 05:36 PM