Hi I am new, mrsP

Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie and don't really know what I'm doing-all I know is I feel pretty low right now. I've been suffering a flare up all day and I'm getting really frustrated with it. I find it quite exhausting and just wanted to talk to people who know exactly what it's like...it annoys me! Is that a normal feeling?????

Post Edited By Moderator (getting by) : 12/29/2011 4:31:58 PM (GMT-7)

Hi Mrs. P, welcome to the fibro family. I'm sorry you are flaring...winter is really tough on us fibromites...it is only natural to feel down sometimes. We all have our ups and downs. Sometimes a good cry helps...it sure can be a good release.

Heat helps me ...I had a long soak in the tub earlier and now I'm sitting with my microwave moist heat pad. Just came back from walking...that helps too :)

I'm glad that you joined us...take some time to read over fibro 101 on the top of the page you'll find some good info.

Like Maggie said, " Let us know a little more about you"...keep posting we care :)

Hugs, Robin

I'm glad that you have an understanding family...that does go along way in helping you. You are right though...nobody really understands unless they are living our lives. Fibro is a crazy condition for sure. It does take some patience living with it, but I found I can still have fun :)

For fibro, I take Savella daily and use muscle relaxers as needed. Many of us were found to be vitamin D deficient and put on prescription therapy until are levels were normal...I now take OTC vitamin D3 daily and take B-12 too, along with a good multi vitamin. NSAIDS are something I use too but in limited use because of interactions with some of my other meds.

Have you found an exercise to help you? Walking is my favorite...it really helps with my stiffness and it is a great stress reliever. Deep breathing and meditation have been helpful too.

You are part of the family now...there is always someone here to help out when needed. We all look out for one another...it is a great place :)

Hope you flare ends soon!

Hugs, Robin

Welcome! Yes, it is frustrating and we all want to complain a bit to people here who understand instead of making good-natured "get well soon" comments (the last thing I want to hear when I'm having a flare) or the well-meaning advice "maybe you should take vitamins" (I take about 10 vitamins). . . Well, you know!

Welcome Mrs.P....I could not agree more fibro is so frustrating and can get you down during a flare. I think you will find this forum very supportive and encouraging, so feel free to vent we all do at some point.

Bless you, Amy

Aww thanks for all your replies. I'm having a better day today-so far! I also find walking helps I think it's about the best thing because anything exertive can leave me with that overwhelming tiredness. I also go to a stress management course because I'm the most stressed out person I know-my husband jokes that I worry about not having anything to worry about (which I have to agree is a fair description). I've also started listening to some relaxation techniques on my mp3. I finished working nearly three years ago and I also stopped driving at the same time as my arms would feel like lead weights.
So I'm in a much better mood today especially after reading your comments so thanks again xxx
Love jo

Hi, Jo, and welcome!  I'm so glad you found us and joined the family.  As you already have found out, we have wonderful members who love to help one another and, as a bonus, really do care about each other, too.  I think you will like it here.

 

Fibro is a difficult illness but as you get in control of your pain you will be able to have a full and enjoyable life in spite of it.  I've had this for decades but have still had a good life and have done many things.  I don't limit myself by thinking that I can't do something.  I always try and usually find out that I CAN do it!  Then I have bragging rights! 

 

I'm a walker, too.  I don't want to head out the door but feel much better when I get back home.  I have less pain and more energy after I walk.  I do gentle stretching exercises, too.  These help keep me flexible.  Gentle massages help me a lot, too.  She works out those muscle knots for me. 

 

Fibro waxes and wanes so you will have lousy times and better times.  You will learn how much you can do at a time, too.  I pace myself.  You need to do that or else you can bring on a flare.  Everything does get done but in a different time frame.

 

I use malic acid/magnesium supplements and vitamin D3 to help with pain and fatigue.  These have helped me a lot and have helped others on this forum, too.  So you might want to talk to your doctor about these.

I have found that keeping a positive outlook helps nearly as much as the medications!  If I focus on how I feel, I am miserable and make everyone around me miserable.  But, if I count my blessings and look forward to things, I'm far happier and I don't feel so bad either.  Also, focusing on something else helps the pain fade somewhat in the background.  I love to work on genealogy and, when I'm doing this, I'm so absorbed in it that I forget I have chronic pain!  Love it!

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the second thread on the forum.  There are links to good information about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  Good starting links are called Symptoms and A Thorough Explanation of Fibromyalgia.  You might see yourself there.  There are links about the malic acid/magnesium supplements and the vitamin D3 supplements and how they work in your body, too.  The gentle stretching exercises are there, also.  And, there is a wonderful article about maintaining a positive attitude in Fibro 101.  I have read this many times....especially if I'm having a down day.  As Karen said, there's a whole bunch of things in this thread. 

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Rest and diversion helps to take the flare away. Usually! I have a hard time being still, but can generally manage to lie down with a book for an hour or so daily. Movement is so important as well, even just a little helps to manage the pain.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

Hello MrsP, I am also know as MrsP. LOL

fibro is hard, but it is much harder when you don't have a supportive family. Yesterday, I had a very stressful day trying to help my daughter and her husband. Very stressful situation with both being out of work right now. Today has been a mental fog day for me.

Thankfully my husband if very understanding when I just sit in the chair or stay in bed. My MrP has fibro also and a host of other health issues. Somedays we compare notes to see who is 'well enough' to be the one to go warm up the food. :)

I don't post much here, but I do read and gain a lot of insight from these ladies and gentlemen.

Welcome to the board.