Posted by Joyce on April 21, 2005 at 23:35:23:
In Reply to: Re: fibromylgia posted by Susan on April 13, 2005 at 06:28:40:
Hi Susan, I just read your message and would be glad to talk to you regarding how Fibro is affecting your life. I know that it is not any fun, the constant pain and fatigue is so frustrating. I was diagnosed about 7 years ago but I think that I have had for a lot longer. For years I have gone to the Dr's because of my extreme exhaustion and they never had any answers for me. At least now I have a diagnosis so I don't feel it is all in my head. I find the most aggravating thing about this condition is not being able to do just the normal everyday things that need to be done to take care of a home. I am lucky that my children are all grown up, I am divorced so don't have a husband to take care, and do have a very supportive "male friend"
who is just wonderful to me. However, I do live alone so as far as having help around the house there isn't any and I can't afford to hire help. What Med's have you tried Susan? Have you tried Acupunture. I keep hearing that is does help. I am going to look into it. I don't know how I will pay for it, but maybe there will be a way. Please write back if you want to chat. Hugs