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07/29/2010 09:13 AM
doughgirl804
 
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i just found out that i ahve fibromyalgia and i am really having a bad day today and i dont know what to do to make it better for me.
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07/29/2010 09:26 AM  Top
blueshel
blueshel
 
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Hi Lisa! Nice to meet you. Smile

I am sorry you are having a bad day. Why are you having a bad day?

Myself...I am blaming how I feel on the relentless heat we have been having.

I hope it improves a little at least, for you!

(((hug)))

Feel free to vent away here...ask questions...there are a lot of great people here and the group leaders are very helpful and supportive.

shelly

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"The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of your life."
-George Carlin

All I need to know I learned in kindergarten. Share. Play fair. Don't lie. Say you're sorry. Clean up your own mess. Hold hands & stick together. ~R. Fulghum


peace

07/29/2010 09:59 AM  Top
oregonnative
oregonnative
 
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Welcome Lisa. Smile Having a bad day, if from the Fibro, is a tough one to say about what to do, but in general, plenty of sleep, and pacing youself can help some. Oh, and that catch-22 of exercise, which is hard to do if you are in pain.Sad

Hoping you feel better very soon. Along with Shelly, feel free to ask questions and there is lots of information in the forums, so browse around and read up when you are feeling like it. Lots of tips in there about how others help themselves to cope day to day, and what treatments have helped or not.

Karen

Shoot for the moon...if you miss it, reach out and grab a star.
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07/29/2010 01:09 PM  Top
raynedae
raynedae
 
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Hi Lisa,

I'm sorry for your diagnosis but I am glad you found this group. This is the most supportive group on the web and we're pretty much all like family here.

The best thing to do on a bad day is to take a nice warm soak in epsom salts, with some lavendar added for some aromatherapy. The epsom salts are made mostly of magnesium and they're very soothing for our muscles.

Other helps on a bad day are heating pads or ice bags, malic acid in the form of tart apples (gotta eat the skin!) or cherries. Try to relax as much as possible...do some deep abdomenal breathing or extremely gentle stretches.

I'm sorry you're having such a bad day. What meds are you on?

newbie hugs,

rayn

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07/29/2010 03:44 PM  Top
MissStacey
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Welcome Fibro Pink
I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.

"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."

I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey

07/29/2010 04:57 PM  Top
hatbox121
hatbox121
 
Posts: 10493
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Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).

I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences.

07/30/2010 06:48 AM  Top
Auntie3285
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Hello Lisa,

Welcome to our group ~~~ Smile

Living with the pain of Fibro is definitely a challenge and not a bit fun.

I am sorry you are suffering so ~~~

You have come to the right place for those that understand what Fibromites suffer and endure ~~~

There is always caring support and warm friendships here in our group .

If you have any questions or just want to talk, there is always someone here to chat with ~~~

Marilyn


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07/30/2010 08:40 AM  Top
mammy
mammy
 
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Hi Lisa and welcome to the family. I understand how badly you must feel but at least you know what it is now and you can start treatment. Do you have a good doc that you like? If so, that's half the battle. It might take you some time to find the right meds that work for you but you will.....never lose faith!

You don't have to deal with any of this alone, we're all here for you. Feel free to vent to us, ask questions, cry or just jump in anywhere and join in for some chat. Feel free to PM any member if you would feel more comfortable speaking privately.

Everyone is great here, you're really going to love it Smile

Connie

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