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Posted 7/2/2011 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning! I am a 47 year old mother of 6 grandma to 7 and recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have battled pain in my neck and shoulders for years, many injections, prescriptions, and patches later I am much more comfortable. I have some fusions in my neck that have occured over the years and that is what the dr thought was causing the pain till recently she thought fibromyalgia. I read over the symptoms in fibro 101 and i match up with many of them. I've been reading posts here for a few weeks and find them comforting and helpful. Look forward to "visiting" with all of you. Please ignore any poor choice of words or poor spelling, it's not really me, just can't find the right word lately and i used to be a great speller......not sure if it's meds or me????
Posted 7/2/2011 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome- I had to laugh when you mention spelling. I have an I pad and the auto correct is not so hot. Lol. There is a web. Site already on the mistakes and they are classified as rated R. To me sometimes. Lol
Posted 7/2/2011 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi huskerga;

Welcome to our madhouse!!! When I was ne3wwly diagnosed and my family was looking at me like I was trying to get sympathy or attention, this place was a godsend. Between all of us, we come up with good advice, experience and comfort. Glad you joined us!

Take care
Maggie
Posted 7/2/2011 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi huskerga,

Welcome to a place where we can actually be ourselves. Its a shame we all have FM is common instead of something that does not involve pain of any kind. It sounds like you already have some experience with finding a diagnosis and such.
Posted 7/3/2011 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome husker gal, this is a great site I have found so many people who are just like me it is very comforting to find like minded people...best wishes to you.
Posted 7/3/2011 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hi~

And Welcome to the Fibro Family! I'm sure glad you decided to join in on the friendship here. The first major pains that drove me to the doctor was also my neck/shoulder area and it's still my worst. I'm glad you were able to get to a diagnosis without too many problems. Often that's the hardest part of fibro...not knowing and/or being dismissed. I know if we could dismiss this pain anyone in their right mind wouldn't want to keep it around.

I also find comfort here when my pain is bad....like tonight. I've been on my feet all day cooking for a family event but tonight the pain is so bad I'm going to miss most of the party. At least they do understand.

Take care and again, I'm glad you're here.
Chutz
Posted 7/3/2011 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Huskergal, and welcome!  I'm so glad you found us and joined in.  We have wonderful members that love to help one another and, as a bonus, we really do care about each other, too.

 

Be sure to read the links in Fibro 101.  There is a ton of info in them and it's good to educate yourself about your illness because we do have to be our own advocates.  A Thorough Explanation of Fibromyalgia and What Else Could It Be are two more great starting places besides Symptoms.  You will learn a lot there.

 

Your spelling could be part of fibro fog OR your meds OR both!  I don't take medication except ibuprofen with food, extra strength Tylenol, malic acid/magnesium supplements and vitamin D3 supplements, but I still have problems!  Sometimes I just can't figure out how to spell something so I have the dictionary bookmarked so I don't look totally stupid!  LOL  I used to be a school teacher and now I can't remember my phone number!  So, you are not alone.

 

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

 

Sherrine

Posted 7/3/2011 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome, Huskergal. Hope you like this great forum where everyone understands. (Our problems aren't all exactly the same, but enough to get the gist.) It's helped me immensely.

My neck and shoulders are one of my 2 areas of most consistent pain, too. Can't touch 'em without bad things happening!

Debbie
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