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03/19/2008 06:55
jeanna4m
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Hello, I am new to the forum and thought I would post an intro.

My name is Jeanna. I am 42 and have been married to my husband Ken for almost 22 years now. We have two children 1 dd Marina who is 14 and 1 ds Nathan who is 19. I live in a small town in the southern Appalachian mountains. I have been sick for the lack of a better word for 10 years now. I more or less diagnosed myself after about 2 years but it took the doctors another 4 years to say the word. Actually when it finally came up at my chiropractor and then I went back to my regular doctor she said oh yeah I have no doubt that is what you have. I have tried to work on an off for the last 10 years. I have now come to the realization that I am unable to work outside of the home. I am not pursuing SS yet. The reason being is I have to find another doctor because my doctor told me the last time I went and was sitting there crying I was hurting so bad, told me that I would hurt whether I worked or whether I didn't so I really wasn't disabled. Of course her answer to everything is for me to walk, walk, walk, and I can't walk that much. Anyway, I hope to meet some friends and get and give support. Glad to have found the forum.

Jeanna


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03/19/2008 07:01
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Well Jeanna, You have walked your fingers to the right place. ( I hope ) Welcome to our little group,,that is not so little anymore. My name is Sandi and although I have only been posting for about three weeks I love being part of this wonderful, caring, hurting group of people that I have come to know and love. I hope you will feel comfortable enough to jump right in to our discussions.

Again, Welcome

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03/19/2008 07:29
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Welcome Jeanna!!

You've found the right place! Stick around and don't be shy...post away! I'm looking forward to getting to know you better and reading your posts as well!

{{{{Fibro Hugs}}}}

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Change your thoughts and CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!
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03/19/2008 07:59
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welcome to the group. The more you post and ask questions, the more help and answers you will receive.

Look forward to getting to know you

dragonfly

The Dragonfly brings the light and color of transformation into your life.
To learn more about Fibromyalgia
www.fmaware.org ***
www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia *** www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/fibromyalgia/fffibro.htm ***
www.painfoundation.org *** www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/fibromya_new.asp ***


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03/19/2008 08:11
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[b]Welcome Jeanna, I hope that you find the help you are looking for. The people here are GREAT! They will do their best to help and if they can't, they will do their best to try to make you to feel better. It is a very caring, supportive, and loving group.

If you need anything just ask! Someone will usually answer fairly quickly. Take care and enjoy the site, Chris

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03/19/2008 08:23
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Welcome Jenna! Isnt it ridiculous what some doctors say? I know you will love our group here.

Debbi

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03/19/2008 13:07
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A big hug to welcome you to our group! I am glad you found us! Make yourself comfortable and jump right in. We are here for you.
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03/19/2008 15:37
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Jeanna, I am new here also and I will say there are a lot of great people here. Sometimes I just get on here and read post and think oh my gosh, that sounds like me..lol. Anyway welcome and I know you will enjoy it. I still am working I just try to keep in my mind that I will over come the pain and go on...sometimes i dont, but I am not giving in until I have too.
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03/19/2008 16:09
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Welcome to the family! You have definitely found the right place to be. I am looking forward to getting to know you and seeing you in the forums. Welcome!!!

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03/19/2008 18:48
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Soopergirl, I started to think that maybe you left he group. It is nice to see you around again.

dragonfly

The Dragonfly brings the light and color of transformation into your life.
To learn more about Fibromyalgia
www.fmaware.org ***
www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia *** www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/fibromyalgia/fffibro.htm ***
www.painfoundation.org *** www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/fibromya_new.asp ***


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