BigPhred
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| Rank | Member |
| Online Status | OFFLINE |
| Member Since | 05/04/2010 10:54 AM |
| Last Online | 04/26/2012 02:43 PM |
| Gender: | Male |
| City: | Ravena (Albany) |
| State: | New York |
| A little about me: | i'm a big, fat 58 year old guy who was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, but i realized that i must have had it for years. Three years ago I almost died with a fever of 105.7 which caused the dormant fibromyalgia to surface. I could check off almost everything on the list of symptoms. I live with my lover Brian of 11+years. i was married to a woman for 26 years, have 4 adult sons and 2 grandchildren who i do not see often. brian has 2 sons and was married 14 years to his wife. 3 out of 4 of my sons ostracize me because I am gay. my son Jon got married and I found out on Facebook, I'm still trying to get over that hurt, along with everything else. I stopped working because i could not handle the pain and side effects anymore. I am also diabetic,suffer from bursitis, arthritis, lymphedema, carpal & ulnar tunnel syndromes and sometimes get depressed, but knowing that it is normal when dealing with FB makes it easier. I stopped driving last summer due to neuropathy. Instead of braking, I slammed on the gas pedal, no accident but everyone in the car begs me not to drive...it leaves me feeling isolated. I have a part time home health aide and use a powerchair to walk long distances. I was a Chef, had to change careers due to carpal tunnel, & worked with Child Protective. I used to be a minister too. I have good and bad days and bad weather makes it hurt more! I try to be positive, but get down at times when my body seems to be giving up on me. I hope to meet some good friends here where we can help each other cope without having pity parties! Please don't be offended when i read your profile or a blog and give a hug. I appreciate random acts of kindness and enjoy giving hugs to people i don't know. Hey, when i have a bad day, some of you have helped me immensely by a kind word. If I get inspired by your profile/life/diary I may ask you to be a friend. I appreciate people who have triumphed over difficult situations in their lives. I also have a wierd sense of humor... ------------------------------------------ I am not a medical professional. My opinions are strictly my own, taken from my experience. What works for me, may or may not work for you. This is why I advise you to contact your Doctor as he knows your body better than I. |
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"Even though I would never do it, I can finally understand why people with chronic pain would consider suicide." |
"Chronic Fatigue" |
"I have the joys of lymphedema!" |
"If i get a simple infection, i have gone septic in the past. I'm disabled and suffer migraines from FBS." |
"I had hep c in 1980 when i graduated college." |
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My Hugs
 | tipical, it just starts to get warm, turn the heating off then ice age starts again? :P joys of uk hope you have a good weekend and alls good for you |
| Just checking in with a soft gentle hug, & hoping the Fibro beastie isn't bugging you too much. |
| Happy Mothers Day to all the moms here on MDJ. My the rosses smell sweet on your special day. ( Hope To Cope ) Scott |
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My Diary
Fibro sux!
living with fibro
living with fibro
| Title | Date | Views | Comments |
| still yet another obstacle! | 11/15/2010 | 192 | 0 |
| one of the most painful days so far... | 11/04/2010 | 188 | 0 |
| I stopped the Bible thumping and learned how to know God! | 10/11/2010 | 157 | 0 |
| it is hard to stay happy with winter waiting to pounce! | 10/08/2010 | 175 | 2 |
| Dear Diary: For how much I like it, my diary should have a first name like Clyde or something... | 10/06/2010 | 185 | 2 |
| A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP!! Finally! | 09/25/2010 | 271 | 4 |
| WHAT ME WORRY! Health insurance just got cancelled.Thank you NY State, you FUCKERS! | 09/23/2010 | 179 | 2 |
| Bloody Buttermilk! | 09/22/2010 | 163 | 3 |
| Guess who didn't jiggle the toilet handle last night and made our well run dry? | 09/16/2010 | 202 | 2 |
| Just when I thought I was better... | 09/12/2010 | 144 | 0 |
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My Support Groups
Arthritis & FMS combination Support Group
Back Pain Support Group
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Pain Support Group
Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Fibro and Chronic Fatigue Support Group
Fibro Challenges Support Group
Fibro Mates Support Group
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Gay and Lesbian Support Group
Health Insurance Support Group
Lymphedema Support Group
Men with Fibro Support Group
Obesity Support Group
Back Pain Support Group
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Pain Support Group
Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Fibro and Chronic Fatigue Support Group
Fibro Challenges Support Group
Fibro Mates Support Group
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Gay and Lesbian Support Group
Health Insurance Support Group
Lymphedema Support Group
Men with Fibro Support Group
Obesity Support Group
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My Recent Posts
| Lyrica side affects | 09/25/2010 | ||
| Single, grievng over my ex & a... | 09/12/2010 | ||
| low-grade fevers? | 09/10/2010 | ||
| Im going crazy.... | 09/10/2010 | ||
| social security | 09/06/2010 | ||
| HOW DO YOU LIVE WITH FM WITHOU... | 08/27/2010 | ||
| Can anyone help me? | 08/14/2010 | ||
| My eyes are leaking | 08/14/2010 | ||
| Can anyone help me? | 08/14/2010 | ||
| Face,Lips,Forhead,exc goes num... | 07/13/2010 | ||
| lets compair..................... | 06/06/2010 | ||
| hey guys | 06/03/2010 | ||
| My Fibromyalgia ditty. | 06/01/2010 | ||
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