Approaching my first anniversary of my Fibro Symptoms

I'm approaching my first anniversary of my Fibro Symptoms.  It was in October.  I'm starting to hurt so much more since the temperature change. Does anyone else seem to have a flare or similar symptoms at the same time of year? I'm starting to get worried.  I work full time at a job I got in March.  I finally have  benifits and am doing very well at my job.  If I get the pain to the extent I had a year ago I will miss work and possibly land in the ER.  It was the worst pain in my life and I have had 3 children, apendectamy, and hystrectomy.  This Fibro is the worst.   My doctor ordered me a tens unit and I use it for pain most every day.  Today I took my "rice sock" to work with me and kept heating it up in our microwave to put on my neck and shoulders.  Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

Like you I'm also approaching my first anniversary. I was hired for a full time job and also finally got good medical benefits the same month that my symptoms started. I've been having an extremely bad time since the weather turned and I also worry about how I'll handle my job. Have you told your supervisor of your diagnosis? I told my supervisor and she told our manager and they've both been wonderful. I have permission to be late when I need to and to either make up the time or use my PTO. Once you've informed your employer of a diagnosis of fibromyalgia you are covered by the ADA and if your employer qualifies the FMLA. Federal rules say you have to be at your job for a year, I live in Oregon and state rules are six months so I can use FMLA if I need to.

Your doctor is on your team so let him know of your worries. The most important thing is to take care of yourself. Worrying won't help, just take it day by day. And as I say this I'm trying to take my own advise because I'm worrying up a storm myself.