Welcome (again) to our group ... this is a wonderful place to be for support, information etc.

I am a 62 yr old ""grammie"" to 1 terrific 6 1/2 yr old grandson. He is the light of my life !!! I have been married almost 43 yrs and we have 2 beautiful daughters (both divorced at this point but ...) ...

I still work full-time for a major retailer ...

I love spending time with family and friends as well as enjoy rare times alone from time to time.

I collect teddy bears of all sorts (also anything teddy bear-related ...dishes, candles, pictures etc.). I love to read . I enjoy x-stitching, crafting odds and ends ...I like camping and campfires/chats are a MUST !!!

Anyway, WELCOME to our group and I am one you may also PM anytime you have a question you prefer not to ask on the forum.

{{{HUGS}}} Marilyn

I know you'll find lots of wonderful support here! I don't always get on because of the baby and my husband's addiction to online gaming (he won't admit it, but he's hooked). When I wasn't on for some time, I actually got an email checking in on me to make sure I was OK. There's caring for you!!

You've come to the right place. I searched for a good fibro group for quite a while and this is truly the best on the web. We are blessed to have each other.

You don't have to talk; you can just read the posts and jump in when you're ready.

<<gentle hugs>>

Traci

I am 42 y/o. I was dx last year in august, but probably have had it for longer. I've been married for 22 years to a very supportive husband. I have 2 great boys 17 & 19. I have a very supportive church family. I am an RN, but I haven't been able to work since Feb. I'm scared about what the future has in store, so I just try to take it one day at a time. (sometimes that all I can do!)

I understand about all the meds. I have been on so many, I can't remember all of them. Unfortunately there is no one cure. What works for me, might not work for you. Sometimes it's very frustrating.

As for you husband, there is a "spoon method" somewhere here on the forum. It's a way of explaining what it's like having fibro to other people. Some have had real success with it.

Well, welcome and I hope you find comfort here.

He's gone to a bunch of appts with me, both during the pregnancy and after the baby was born. He tries so hard to be supportive, but he is a total worrier so all of this has taken a toll on him. I too worry at times about our marriage. I feel so bad that he feels it's necessary to tell me that he isn't going anywhere, but it's good to hear. I also worry when I read about the people who are worse than me...the ones that are bedridden, etc. and it makes me scared. I have some days when I really have a hard time being the wife and mother I want to be. Sometimes I just want to run away and hide.

I have found that sharing info with him helps keep him in the loop. I've emailed him things I've seen online, along with my parents and sister (my brother, no, because while he's supportive he doesn't understand yet what all this entails. Over vacation he gave me a hug. He hugs hard. When I winced, he replied,"it's just a hug." Not being mean, but just doesn't get it.)That and going to my appts helps my husband know what's going on. It doesn't always help because this is something that even the drs sometimes can't help with, and men always want to fix things.

If you keep him informed, maybe that will help.

Let me know if you need anything. It sounds like our situations are very, very similar. Hopefully just knowing someone else is fighting the same battles as you will help immensely,

Jean Marie

Feel free to pm me anytime~

~Many soft, gentle hugs~

Peace and harmony

~Deanna~

My List of Events of 2007

February--My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

March---Got married and went to Vegas for Honeymoon

May--My 38 year old sister passed away from a heart attack brought on from to much alcohol. (she was an alcoholic)I tried to return to work.....lost my job due to my emotions.

July--Had my hysterectomy (still had pain for months that was not normal)

Sept--*My stepfather of the past 15 years past away from cancer.

*My husbands great uncle passed away.

*Had surgery again, one ovary had been left the first time, he had to take it out this time.

Later in the year my husbands company started talking about layoffs. Then the holidays were really hard.

In March of 2008, my husbands grandfather passed away.

It has been one thing after another for me and my family. To top it off, I get diagnosed with fibro. I thought the pain would eventually go away....now I know there is no cure. I know I can't die from it, but sometimes I feel like I'm dying.

I spend my days now trying to take care of our 4 children (7, 9, 13 and 15). They are all involved in sports so I run here and there. Also trying to take care of home, 2 dogs and a cat. I do all this while living with chronic pain, chronic depression, a bulging disk in my neck, pelvic floor dysfunction and migraine/stress headaches.

Well, I know its a very long message, but thats my story. Thanks for listening.

You have truly been having a very difficult time these! I pray that you find some relief soon. We are truly lucky to have found caring, compassionate men to help us along this journey. Someone was looking down on us when they made sure our paths crossed.

I can only tell you that I admire your strength! What a wonderfully strong love you have for your family to be able to push yourself to be so active for your kids despite the pain. When you are feeling at your lowest, remind yourself of all you've overcome! And if you can't bring yourself to do that, come back to this thread and reread this message so I can do it for you!

I love the Fibro emblem that you have at the end of your post! What a beautiful way to promote awareness!

Jean Marie