{{Soft & Gentle Hugs}} to you my friend and many prayers also.

Rita

When I have seen Physicians in the past they treat me like I am a crazy and that they say nothing is wrong with me even after I had a physician diagnose me and say that I definately have Fibromyalgia but that there is not alot that can be done. His staff made me feel like it was all in my head and I was only there for drugs! So when I started taking 5-HTP and found it was working for me I went to his office and showed him the research on 5-HTP and told him that if more doctors did research instead of seeing you for 5 minutes and giving you drugs just to get you out of there way because they have no idea what to do people with this condition would feel better. I know that maybe 5-HTP is not for everyone but I know it has worked for me, my sister and cousin. My Cousins doctor had her on morphine because he did not know how to treat this condition. Again as I said I know it may not work for eveyone but it cannot hurt to try. Look up 5-HTP on the internet and you will be amazed at what they recommend it for. Well thanks for letting me get on my soapbox today and I wish eveyone good luck, lots of love & hugs and I pray for eveyone that has this condition!

I have Fibromyalgia! But it does not have me!

I am now trying to find a way to pay my rent, place food on the table, pay the basic utilities, and find a means of transportation to my doctors.

Depending on what state and county you live in, there is help out there for you! First though, pride must be put aside in order to 'ask' for help from our Gov't offices! I hope this happens for you! I'll give you examples of what 'I' have available to me here in Geuaga County, Ohio!

There are 'many' pgms avail to us as for help with housing. They have a central County/Community Services Center. Go into their offices and they can help you find affordable housing at a reduced cost. They can direct you to food banks for help putting food on the table. And so many other services we may not even know about! Even alot of churches have food pgms for those in need. Are you classified legally as "Disabled"? Or can you get that same kind of classification from your doctor? If so, check with your local hospitals (and Doctor) as they may have pgms that you sign up for and they will 'pick you up and take you home' when you need to go to the doctor! But you have to sign up several weeks in advance of your appointment so they can fit you into their schedule. I found brochures helping pay for some prescriptions. #1 is: Go to website: WWW.TOGETHERRXACCESS.COM and see if you qualify for their help. There are 4 eligibility requirements..income, etc. etc.

#2 is from Pfizer Drug Co. Go to website: WWW.PFIZERHELPFULANSWERS.COM For their help, your meds must come from them...Pfizer! Check with your pharmacy or look on your pill bottle to see if it is a "Pfizer" med manufacturer! Oh and then there is that PPA pgm that Montel Williams does commercials for. I don't know that website name.

Last but not least, Utility companies have programs that help lower income people pay their heating/cooling bills. If you qualify with your income...go sign up for it!!

Sure hope this info can help you...and also anyone else out there that may find themselves needing assistance.

I know personally, with all the food and gas prices rising faster than a 90 yr old man who's taken 3 Viagra ...we are starting to realize we cannot afford food like we used to. When did it become a total of $97 when you go to the store for Milk, eggs, bread and dog food ?? !! We now use those nuisance coupons (WWW.COUPONS.COM) and really consider what we buy. I knew I bought that cookbook "365 Ways to Cook with Hamburger" years ago for a reason. Plus consider having 'Breakfast' for dinner. Pancakes are cheap, eggs aren't too pricey and we make our own hashbrowns! Hamburger Helper is another cheap mix to start with. And what all can we do with pasta and egg noodles! We have created our own 'garden'. (That pesty mound of dirt subject again!) But hey..we grow our own cucumbers, zuccini, tomatoes. The garden serves 2 purposes. One being free food, and lastly, a place to play in the dirt, watch nature do its thing, and if its a bad day...take that trowel and just pound the poop outta that patch of dirt. Trust me...it does "Wonders"

Sure hope this info can help at least one person in our Fibby Family! Wish you all the best in the upcoming months. Dea

I wish you well and know we're all here for you whenever you want to talk or vent!

Try to have a good weekend if at all possible, ok?

Spruce

My guy and I are back together and moved to Florida. Things are going better other than finances and waiting for my appointment with my new pain dr., trying to survive the reduced meds, etc. I am so glad to be back even for the brief times I can while getting my p.c. repaired. Lots of gentle hugs to all of you!

Midnyte

You can also get help from churches usually. Explain your situation and your needs and they will be able to tell you what they can do and where to go for some other things as well.

I'm so sorry about your break-up. It is hard on significant others to see their loved ones in pain. But it's also hard on us being in this much pain. It does make relationships tricky, but you deserve to be loved and to be happy, and I am sorry things did not work out for you.

If you want, I'd be happy to exchange addresses with you over PMs, so that you can write to me and I can write back via snail mail. This will keep you connected to at least one fibro friend who understands what you are going through. Just PM me your address if you want to write letters back and forth. I know this helps me feel less lonely.

I hope things start looking up for you very soon. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

*gentle hugs*

Sierra

I hope one day I can provide the shoulder someone needs as much as the great ppl who are a part of this group. My love to all for being such wonderful people!!!

Midnyte