Fibromyalgia Support Group

Hi, my name is Pamela,i'm 44,newly diagnosed with fibro.I've had chronic migraines since i was 18.it took me a long time to find a doctor that would take me serious about my headaches,and i've been with them for 10 years now.they know i have a high tolerence for pain so when i went in crying with this i was taken very serious.it was 6 months off work but now i'm back.i find alot of the people i work with are supportive but there are a few that make fun of me but i hang in there and just cry in the bathroom.i tell myself they are jealous cause even with this i can still do better than they do.i work in a factory, assembly area.my husband has been wonderful but sometimes i feel like a burden.a girl in our office suggested i find a support group.it is good to listen and to know i'm not alone with this.i'm still trying to understand what is happening to me.thanks for welcoming me in to the group.

Welcome to the group! I know all too well what you are experiencing, it took me 30 years to get a doctor to believe me, and now that one has its hard getting proper treatment!

I too feel the way you feel with your husband, I feel like such an enormous burden on he and my three kids. They have all totally picked up the slack for me since I have not been able to do a lot that I use to do before this "flare". I cry a lot because I feel that my life is not worth anything anymore if I cannot be there for my family.

The support you will find here is fabulous, and the people here are very understanding and supportive. Maybe if you could find a local support group that would help you too, but if you read through the boards you will find that you are not alone!

Welcome to the group!! I have been a member since June (I think. dumb fibro fog!!). I found that it really helps to talk with people who understand! I have suffered from migraines since my teens as well. I know how you feel. I haven't been to work since Feb. My co-workers are pretty great though. i really haven't run into anyone who has given me a hard time. I think I'm one of the lucky ones! This is a really great group of people here. Feel free to talk about anything and go back and read the posts. I think you will find that you are not alone. That was one of the best feelings I've had in a long time, that I'm not alone in this fight.

Hi Pamela. Welcome to the group...

Hi pamela, Welcome, you are going to like being here, there is diffently lots of support here and you also make good friends, I was DX in 1998 but am sure I had it before then. My hubby is one who gets it, most of the time. Hope you get good treatment for yours, some have to look and look before they find a doctor worth going to . Cinn...

Hi pamela Welcome. I'm new here too and found alot of support here. I'm thankful I found this forum. Just remember your not alone. There are wonderful people here to give you advise and support.