Fibromyalgia Support Group

I start work again tomorrow morning at 6am for 5 hrs. I am nervous and I don't really want to go. I hurt all the time already and I know that I am going to be hurting a lot more after sitting there for 5 hrs. I also don't want to struggle with staying awake during that time. People just don't understand how awful that is. I will not have anything to take to ease the pain after working.

I know that I just can't stay at home and hide under the covers, but - - - - - I wish that I could.

I used to love my job and it makes me miserable to know that my job is only about pain right now. That is how I see it. It is not fun - it is not enjoyable - it is only painful.

Donyia, I work part time, too and am very grateful that I don't have to work 8 hours each day. I, too, would love to stay home in bed most days. But I make myself get up and go to work. You know what? Almost always I find that working takes my mind off the pain and I'm glad I went. Maybe that will be the case with you. Good luck tomorrow! ~ Patti

I am sorry that your work has become so miserable. I haven't worked in over a year because of the fibro. I do really miss getting out and having somewhere to go and something to do though. Just try to hang in there and take it a day at a time.

I am trying. I love my job. I have a very interesting job.

We need the money and I, too need to get out of the house and do something.

I am just tired of hurting so much from sitting there and trying to keep my eyes open. It is like it is a battle from Hell that I am not winning.

Do others feel this way - or am I the only one?

I haven't worked in a few years but whenever I have to get up and leave the house, which is usually for dr appts, I dread it so much. I find that bathing or showering that morning, instead of the night before helps loosen my stiff joints which makes it easier to motivate while getting dressed.

Good luck tomorrow. I hope you have a pain free day. Perhaps once you get there and start concentrating on work the pain will ease up.

I'll be thinking about you!

I think we all feel that way from time to time. I am feeling that way now. I have not worked for 2 1/2 years because of fibro and now get disability. I was first told to go for disability in 97 so I fought it as long as I could. I am very glad I don't have to go anywhere right now, but on my good days I go stir crazy. I am always stuck at home unless I am with someone because I only drive if my mother needs to go to the ER and noone else can go with her. Luckily this only happens once in a blue moon. I still have a license and the doctors haven't said don't drive. I have just heard too many horror stories of people getting duis on pain meds, so I choose not to drive. I miss the independence of driving and working and I am sure you would to if you didn't work. I know how difficult it is to work especially on a bad day, but be thankful you still can and be thankful you even have a job in todays world. I hope you have a good day and that it does take your mind off your suffering rather than increase it. I wish I could help you.

I feel that way every day. I'm seriously considering having to go part time. I find having some high energy bits to snack on seems to help a bit with the fatigue - nuts, crackers, cheese, it seems to keep the blood sugar steady. I also find the hypnosis CDs helpful, I've got a couple on calming down and relaxing and I do now think to breathe deeper when it really hurts and I'm zoning out. I wonder how many of us are mildly oxygen deprived a lot of the time, it's difficult to hurt and breathe properly.

Hugs to you honey. Dress up warm, take a favourite cuddly jumper or socks or whatever's most comfortable, hot chocolate or coffee or whatever is your favourite, and take it an hour at a time. I admire your courage in keeping on trying.

I know that I should be greatful for a job in today's world and one that I love...and that what makes it even more discouraging for feeling as I do. I don't know if it is just depression today that I am fighting tears or fear of being in more pain tomorrow - then more then next - and not able to breath by the 3rd day. My Dr. does not understand and will not give me anything for the pain at night.....I am already in pain before I even start working - then I get home and do not have anything to take the pain away. So - the next day I start out in more pain and so on and so on. So those 3 days are miserable painful days. so my fear is that I will be right back there this weekend. I do have a tens unit now and I am hoping that it will help me a lot. I am praying that this is all that I need.

I do snack at work on nuts, fruit, crackers and such. I don't want to do that all the time as I have already gained 30lbs since the accidents last summer and I do not want to gain any more....I really want to lose those and more right now.

Sigh..........

Please forgive me everyone. This is a new life that I am having to deal with and I am not good at it yet.

I hate to say it and I know it is easier said then done, but I would get a new doctor. Remember, we pay them. They work for us and if they are not doing what we need we have the right to fire them and get a new one. It took me over 10 years, 2 of refusing to see a doctor, and almost dying to find the right doctor. I would never suggest anyone stop seeing a doctor all together, but don't settle for a doctor that is not giving you the help you need.

Also, I hope you did not think I was implying you were ungrateful for your job because that was not my intention.

I hope tomarrow goes better then you think it will and I hope the tens unit works for you. I know it has made a big difference for a lot of people.

There is nothing to forgive you are intitled to feel the way you do and we have all been there. I hope you are getting the support you need. Feel free to PM me anytime if you need to talk. I have had this stupid thing for as long as I can remember and can't remember at the moment (fibrofog) when I was diagnosed. I would be more then happy to help you if I can and if you have questions if I can't answer them, I will find the answers for you.

I hope you feel better soon.

Thank you so much Iknowpain.

I didn't think that you were implying that. It is a feeling that I have for myself and struggle with. There are people at my job that got laid off - they may be more this month. I feel bad, because I know that they want and NEED their job....and here I am....hurting like crazy and wishing that they would lay me off. It is not a fun struggle to have. My hubby would also think that I was weak. He does not understand what I am really going through.

I have thought about getting a new dr. however, the issue is....this dr has been dealing with my 2 car accidents last summer. They have all the paperwork and dealing with the insurance companies and my FMLA and short term disability people at work. So - it makes it difficult to change. I am going to go to another pain management clinic, because the one that I was sent to - just walked in - said blah blah blah - have a nice day. Did not even say she wanted to see me again. I felt like - what??? Nothing. So - I am seeing a rhumatologist on Feb. 9th and I am giving him a chance, but if he is the same. I am going to another one.

I don't need to be treated like I am insane.....or a druggie.....or I am trying to take advantage of the system. I would MUCH rather have my life back the way it was instead of having to live with this. Know what I mean? I am sure that you do.