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Posted 4/13/2012 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hello all! I am new here, newly diagnosed, but i have suffered for the past 8 years. I have always been quite active and independent but lately I feel like I am running on fumes. The exhaustion and pain together are wearing me out, and I am only getting worse.

I also have arthritis in my back and hands, 3 bulging discs, chostocondritis, a twisted and rotated tailbone and a torn rotator cuff. My back is the biggest issue, its become very painful to walk or stand.

I work full time and have a family. I just can't come to grips with the fact that I may suffer forever with this. Will it ever go away? Has anyone here ever gotten better?
Posted 4/13/2012 6:07 AM (GMT 0)
Fibromyouca, I take my hat off to you for working full time. I have been off 3 years and I still suffer with pain and fatigue. I don't know how you do all that wih your medical history. I wish I can give you more hope, but like I said wow for working all those hrs.
Posted 4/13/2012 8:05 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know how much longer i can do it, its scary. I'm torn because i don't want my managers to know about my health, i don't think they would understand anyway. Some days i can move mountains and others i feel like a mountain landed on me. Sorry, i just need to vent :0(
Posted 4/13/2012 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
There is no easy answer to this, I am afraid. There are medications that can make life have less pain. But, they do not always work.

Have you had a complete check-up recently? There may be some other issue rearing its ugly head, and making you feel worse recently.

If you have recently started a more physical job or are working out, that may be contributing to the physical discomfort.

I am thinking of leaving my job, and finding another, less stressful one. It's a big combination of factors here, not just fibro. But it is a scary proposition.
Posted 4/13/2012 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, FibroMyOucha, and welcome!  I'm so glad you found us and joined the family.  No, I've never heard of fibro clearing up and going away but it does wax and wane.  You've discovered that already.  You can have a pretty good day and then have the bottom drop out!  I've dealt with this for decades and still can't figure it out.  I just use things that help keep the pain under control.  No, I don't work outside of the home.  That has to be really rough.

 

I am having more difficulty walking but was recently diagnosed with something else besides fibro by my rheumy.  It's dealing with my spine, too.  It sounds like you might have something else going on, too.  You already mentioned arthritis so perhaps you are getting more arthritis in your spine.  I'm just guessing here but I would suggest you see a rheumy and tell them what you are telling us.  They probably can help you get back in control of the pain.  I'm in that process right now and am feeling better.  So give that a try.

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the second thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there. 

 

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

Posted 4/14/2012 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone. I go back to my rheumy Monday and will see what she thinks. Sherrine, I was wondering the same, it may be possible that the arthritis in my back is getting worse. The last workup I had was in January and nothing really stood out. I will check out the fibro 101 thread and will check back in to keep you all updated.
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