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01/27/2008 11:20
bc41129
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 Gee I know this is an old post but, it sure sounds like me this past week. I have weeks like that. This past week was one of them.

I went to church last sunday morn. and evening service. Monday morning I started to feel bad. Muscles ached, I felt weak all over, didn't want to eat, no fever either, hands hurt, didn't want to be touched even by my covers yet I was freezing and chilling. I needed lots of water yet didn't want it. Drank lots of water anyway for fear of dehydrating. This went on till thursday morning and I finally starting to feel better. Still weak but, better and finally felt like eating somet more than chicken soup and crakers. I could not even hold my head up hardly I was so, bad. It was awful. By friday you would not have know anything had been wrong with me. It sure was a crazy week for me.

yet this is normal for me too. I have those weeks thankgoodness I only have them once a month or so but, when you get them there is just nothing you cn do about it. You just have to wait it out.

Again it is just the fibro and it does rule.

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brenda
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01/27/2008 20:53
cappymuir
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 I am currently out of work do to fibro problems and got a temporary handicap permit. I want to try the new medication for fibro, but I have to have my liver cecked out first. So, over a month and half I have been suffereing with lots of pain. The depression part sets in if I stop doing all activities. I was told that when I want to work on a project work for 1 hour rest for 1 hour. I know it is hard to know what is going to hurt you and what is not. I have had these mystery injuries for so long that i don't put to much thought into them anymore. I go through the blues when I hurt real bad and actually break down and sob. Then I also set a time limit on this. I also write down my feeling in a journal or I will sing out my anger and frustration. It does not need to be pretty or make sense. I hope this helps. Cappy
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01/28/2008 18:37
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 Welcome to my world! I know how you feel. I cry when I get the blues too. I thank GOD that I have a family who understands. You are NOT alone. We are all here to help. PM me if you want.

Cindy
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01/28/2008 18:55
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 You're note alone! I get the blues alot and also cry and that is why I am so glad that I found this group. There is always someone there to give you a "pick-me-up". It has helped me several times.
prince
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01/28/2008 20:04
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 I was the one who originally started this post and I still feel that way now. Nothing has changed except now I allow myself to feel this way and not feel bad about myself or guilty. It has took along time to get here,and I still me the "old" me,but it has made me appreciate the good days so much more than ever. I have had another 2 bad days,yesterday and today, and I am hoping tomorrow is better. I still get sad,and still cry alot when I feel bad but having this group has made a huge difference in my life.
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01/28/2008 20:53
cappymuir
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 Kychick- I had a good day today even with my monthly comming, I did not have extra pain that usually happens. I got good news from my doctor that I can try Lyrica to help make my days easier and less painful. I amhoping to be able to be more active, since being bipolar on top of this I can;t stand to stay unactive too long. What embarrasess me the most and the most painful part of this disease is when it affects my favorite thing to do when I am happy, sad or just feel lonely. I like to sing and sometimes I can't sing after a few minutes because I get a muscle spasm in my throat and it hurts me badly. Cappy
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