pattipanda (Great name, BTW ),
Welcome to the fibro family. This is a great site to come to get info, ask questions, vent, and make some true friends. Unlike a few other fibro sites, 99.9% of the time we all get along, and even if we may not agree with someone, we still try to respect each other. One of the great things about this family is that we are all different ages, so you can always find someone to relate to (although, most of the teens are more mature than I am! ). However, I've noticed that there are quite a few of us from Illinois & Washington state. I wonder what that means?
Anyway, we welcome you with open arms (wait a second, it might take a second to get out painful arms up...OW!). See? We care so much, we'll literally hurt for each other.
Again, welcome. I hope you'll feel comfortable here!