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05/16/2008 18:55
katrab
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 My name is Cathy and I have been looking for a forum for people with FMS for some time now. I was diagnosed in 2005 (at 48 yrs old) after a hysterectomy. I thought I just wasn't healing from the surgery but apparently the surgery had set off the chain of events that led me to where I am now. I am not even close to the same person I was before. I have gained an enormous amount of weight and no longer work. And to top it off, my list of health issues keeps growing. Only a few years ago I was thin, healthy and exercised daily. Now look at me! My primary doctor thinks I am just being a lazy slob. Sound familiar? I am so glad I can write to you all about this ridiculous disease (or whatever they call it now). I fight with myself daily about what pills I will/won't take that day...or if I feel I can leave the house and go shopping. It's just crazy. That's the only way I can describe my life now. HELP.
Rest in 'Peace and Love' my dear sister Sandy...Nov 19, 2008. I love you.
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05/16/2008 19:00
Mydragonfly
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 Welcome to the family. You have found a place where we all understand and are going threw the same things. I hope you can find some comfort in the friends you will make here.

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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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05/16/2008 19:04
faieriemama
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 katrab,welcome to our litlle family.We all know just how you feel, the doctors can't see it, theres no blood test or lab test of an kind tht really proves what we are feeling,so we must be hysterical and making it up.

Clever of all of us to make up the same symptoms and body parts that hurt,huh? You just have to keep nagging away at them til they finally get it WE ARE IN PAIN!! Looking forward to getting to know you better.

May the sun bring you new energies by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night ,
May the rain wash away any worries you may have,
And the breeze blow new strength into your being,
And then,all the days of your life,
May you walk gently through the world,and know it’s beauty and yours.
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05/16/2008 19:06
katrab
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 Thanks for the quick response. Wow. I needed that. From the posts that I have already read....I can truly say that you are all wonderful and helpful people.
Rest in 'Peace and Love' my dear sister Sandy...Nov 19, 2008. I love you.
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05/16/2008 19:09
katrab
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 Yes, how peculiar that we all have the same pain, in the same places, pretty much to the same degree. Gee Whiz. Now all my doc's just tell me that I'm overweight and I need to do aerobics. What? Are they kidding? I'll bet they can't even do aerobics. Thanks for the response. I love this site already.
Rest in 'Peace and Love' my dear sister Sandy...Nov 19, 2008. I love you.
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05/16/2008 19:19
faieriemama
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 LOL! LOL! Aerobics yeah right, we can hardly get dressed or take a shower. Your probably right nost of thm only play golf if that.
May the sun bring you new energies by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night ,
May the rain wash away any worries you may have,
And the breeze blow new strength into your being,
And then,all the days of your life,
May you walk gently through the world,and know it’s beauty and yours.
A Native American Blessing

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05/16/2008 19:19
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 Welcome to our 'FIBRO-FAMILY' You will find an execellent group of people to help you at this site!!!!Again, welcome kathy
((((HUGS))) Kathy

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05/16/2008 19:49
hurtallover
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 Welcome--this is a GREAT site. So supportive, and friendly, not to mention very helpful and lots of knowledge about fibro. I have learned so much already. Again, welcome and I look forward to getting to know you better.
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05/16/2008 21:00
mcbeth
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 This is a good place to be. Glad you are here with us.
Be wise and dignified like the swan: he maintains his composure, staying unruffled on the surface, while always paddling like crazy underneath.

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05/17/2008 00:10
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 Katrab,

Welcome to the group.


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