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03/18/2008 20:13
starg718
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 HI EVERYONE I AM NEW WAS TOLD THAT FMS ABOUT 2MNTHS AGO. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK TO. MY TYPING AND SPELLING ARE VERY BAD SORRY. I HOPE YOU CAN READ IT. I CAN'T BELIEVE ALL THE MEDS ONE HAS TO TAKE AND MOST DAYS NONE WORK FOR THE PAIN. MY NAME IS LINDA I HAVE 3 KIDS. I'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR 22 YRS. . AND YES I'M STILL HAPPY. WELL I HOPE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS...
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03/18/2008 20:16
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 Welcome to the group Linda. I am sure you'll find some friends here. Congrats on the 22yr marriage and happiness. That is just great!

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03/18/2008 20:22
starg718
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 THANK YOU SO MUCH. SO HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD FMS? MY BIGGEST THING RIGHT NOW IS WIEGHT GAIN FROM THE MEDS. I HATE IT !! ABOUT 4 YRS AGO I LOST 81 LBS IN 2 MNTS I'VE GAINED ABOUT 25LBS. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE?
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03/18/2008 20:30
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 Welcome to the group. I'm sorry that you have the fibro, but I am glad that you found this site. I am hoping you will find that everyone here is very caring and supportive. Please PM me anytime with any questions. I will do anything I can to help.

On a side note, how old are your kids?

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03/18/2008 20:37
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 I HAVE A SON 22 A DAUGHTER 19 AND A SON 13 AND ONE GRANDBABY SHE IS 5 MONTHS. THANK YOU I AM SURE I WILL TAKE YOU UP ON THAT!
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03/18/2008 20:46
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 Ok, so let's see...I think one of the first things I can tell you is don't let the guilt of having to say no to an activity cause you to push yourself to hard. It's hard to learn, but one of the keys to living with fibro is learning how to pace yourself. I'm not sure if your children are actively involved in sports and such (needing rides, help w/ activities...) so it will be a learning curve to know when you can say no and when you need to push thru.

Again, let me know if you have more questions. We'll be here for you through it all.
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03/18/2008 20:51
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 THANKS ALOT COOLMAMMA NO MY KIDS AREN'T THAT ACTIVE IN SPORTS BUT I HAVE THE GRANDBABY ALOT I ALSO DRIVE A SCHOOL BUS FOR A LIVING.I NEED TO GET ON A ROUTINE THOUGH I CAN'T SLEEP AT NIGHT AND DURING THE I STAY SO TIRED..
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03/18/2008 20:54
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 SO COOLMAMMA DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS?
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03/18/2008 20:58
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 Have you talked to your dr about your sleep issue? If so, have they made any recommendations?

I may have some non-med things to try for you, but am not sure if they will work for you or not. Some of the things I try are - hot bath, listen to relaxing music or relaxation cds before going to sleep, use my bed buddy where it hurts most (thing I heat in microwave)...there are probably other things, but those are the ones I can think of for right now. Others may have other suggestions as well.
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03/18/2008 20:58
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 Yes, I do - two girsl, 12 & 9
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