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devon

Welcome to the group!! You'll be glad you're here!

{{{{Fibro Hugs}}}}

Four years ago, my husband and I decided to have infertility treatments after not getting pregnant for 9 years. I had to come off all meds in order to do so. I came off pain meds and anti-depressants. I did take tylenol at times when I really needed it.

We tried the treatments for about a year I guess with no luck. We did everything up to IVF and stopped. We didn't think my body could withstand the IVF.

I completely understand the tremendous amount of stress it puts you under to be involved in these treatments. It is very frustrating and very very stressful. The side effects to the drugs, the timing issues, the getting your hopes up, then the depression every month when it doesn't work. I was 39 at the time, so we knew it would probably be our only try at treatments, and we were sad when none worked out. But now we've come to terms with it and figure if it's meant to be it will be and if not, not. With my many pain issues, we figure that it has probably worked out for the best, even if not the way we would have hoped.

I'm not so good at encouraging others in the areas where I struggle myself. You didn't say how old you are, but if you are young (as far as women's fertility goes), know that you have plenty of time and it could happen on its own and maybe reconsider the treatments since they are so stressful. If not, it still could happen on it's own, you know. In either case, be strong and know that others have experienced what you are going through (just look at the waiting room at your next appointment!). I hope you are not in too much pain, since you can't take your pain meds. If you can, take a relaxing bath or do something nice for yourself to de-stress a bit, ok?

Take care.

Post edited by: abetterday, at: 04/01/2008 17:46

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I hope you find what you need here. We all are living our lives with FM so never be afraid to ask ANY question you may have.

HUGS!

Amy

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