Greetings all.... Well its the end of another decade. Hard to believe isn't it? But this is another decade that has come and gone with no answers, no cure and many that have no one in their lives'...
Hi there Ms McPatsie!! Wow .. Now that's a gooooood friend. Nothing worse than a long drive with out cookies!! But I do think there's something about cookies that bring a smile no matter how bad you...
Judging by the age of your son our "boys" are about the same age. And if it makes ya feel any better .. no grandkid for me either. (BTW.. I'm not pushing for them anytime soon either) I do have step...
I am proud to say.. I am a Black Friday Virgin and I plan to keep it that way. I hate to shop and the thought of getting knocked around to do something I CANNOT stand makes absolutely no sense....
In a word.. nothing. I don't trim a tree, I don't bake anymore, I don't decorate the house. Nothing. Christmas hasn't had much appeal to me in the past 10 years or so. So much about the holiday is...
Chutzie!! The other day a nice gentleman came into my office and needed some info on our area (I work for the Chamber of Commerce), he also asked for a map. He went on to tell me he was a...
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Oh how I've missed your wonderful sense of humor, Donna!!! You never cease to crack me up!!! FUNNY!!! Good thing you can laugh at yourself, too!! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif...
Yup.. I have major problems opening anything. Unfortunately hubby has a hand injury that partially paralyzed his right hand (and he's right handed). So we have all of those things that Sherrine...
1st of all.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Secondly.. how sweet.. but you don't have to buy me one.. just let me borrow it 2x's a day!!! LOL!!!...
Hey Ms McPatsie!! I think the goodist theory is a good one. I've noticed that most people who have fibro have been that personality type. I've had lots of health issues that could have sparked my...
Thanks for the reply Sue. Yes.. I know I tense up when I have back pain... it's one of the reasons I think I'm associating the back and the fibro pain. I also think that when the back is really...
Big hugs - but every so gently to all of you. Aww, shucks, I don't know how much of an inspiration I am.. I'm just doing what I have to do. I was very lucky to get my old job back.. I've worked for...
Sue!! I'm so glad to find someone else to talk to about this. I have found that when my back pain is at bay, my fibro pain seems to be too. Do you feel that way too?? My sister has back issues and...
Thanks everyone.. Its good to see old friend (lol.. as we get older everyday) This forum has always made me feel at home and "seeing" you again is wonderful. And I'm humbled by your thoughts and...
Oh Karen.. you're in my thoughts. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I wish I had an answer.. but I do think of you often and I hope you'll be ok....
Hello Friends... It's been about 6 months since I've been around. I went back to work full time in May. Trying to juggle FT work, life and fibro has been a challenge, but I did it!! And I'm...
G' Morning Danielle, I have been dx'd with both. Originally (10 years ago) it was a dx of CRF after the final bout with Lyme then last January I got the dx of FMS. Treatment wise, I got more meds for...
Good luck Philly... let us know allllll about it, there's lots of folks on the forum that could use that information. Take care,...
I went thru menopause early... it all started when I was in my early thirties... And yes, even though I think my fibro started long before that, the menopause made everything worse....
Aww ((Sue)) Sounds like you've really been thru the wringer. I hope things start to get better soon. Glad you're back.. I haven't been around much lately, I started working full time a month ago and...
All of your stories have really touched my heart. I'll go to sleep tonight thinking about what wonderful people you all are. We love our pets like nothing else. Its different than the love you have...
PS... I must have clicked submit at the same time as you Mirim. Thanks for the great advice.. I'll check into the journal I meant to tell everyone.. Micky is totally housebroken!! So that's a BIG...
First I must say.. I'm so sorry about Vesta. I'm there for you whenever you need a friend Donna. I know how much you loved her from earlier this year when you had a bad scare with her. Whenever I say...
Donna Dear... I'm so sorry I haven't been around the past few days. I wanted to give you my most sincere sympathy. I know how much you loved her and you must be so heartbroken. I truly feel your...
Hello Mrs. T. Oh I'm soooo sorry for you and what a catistrophic loss. /community/emoticons/shakehead.gif Will there be a viewing/wake? What time is the funeral?? Where shall I have the flower sent??...
Greetings one and all... Yes, I'm still a member of the living and yes, I know I've been MIA for the past month or so. I've been busier than a bed bug in a brothel. Since I went back to work, full...
Donna... Please be sure to give Vesta extra love for me.. I know how much she means to you. Loves.....
Thank you.. Thank you.. Thank you ... One and all. The pain is still so fresh in my heart reading your posts made me both happy and sad. I still can barely say Zeke's name with out a tear to follow....
Today at 2:30 I lost one of my best friends. His name was Zeke. He was my golden boy. Zeke was almost 10 years old and he was my frist best friend when I moved to Indiana. Vince agreed, back in those...
I go to my GP for my fibro. He also practices accupunture. He's pretty current on fibro and really is great with pain. Unfortunatly I can't get accupunture because its toooooooooooooo expensive....
I don't really ever drink fruit juice.. it tears my tummy up. I always take my meds w/ water. I'm one of those weirdos that has to count everything (inside my head.. not out loud).. when I take my...
Thanks everyone!! As much as I want to believe that my husband will find work soon I must let you all know that our area is one of the hardest hit areas in Indiana. We are facing 18% unemployment,...
Hi FMily!! As many of you may have noticed I've been AWOL for the past couple of weeks. I started a new job on May 4th so that's kept me pretty busy. At exactly the same time I walked into the new...
Awwwe, Donna, I feel your pain and I'm sitting on it. I agree with everyone else.. he's a stress ball right now. But at lease you have a dishwasher!!! I'd love to have one!! Stressed out spouses when...
Standing O just for U, Sue!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif And walking up to recieve you diploma.. even better!! Grear job!!...
Hi Philly.. First let me say I'm sorry for your loss. Then, I had to make a comment on the NY B----s. I'm orginally from NJ so I know what you're talking about . OIY is right!!! I started using a...
Hey Neighbor!!! Just wondering (since I know little about it).. could your GERD have anything to do with this?!?! I have wine with dinner now and then. I know I can't ever drink on an empty stomach...
Aww.. hope you feel better soon Marlee!!...
Yup... got my ribbon from our Fibro Family a couple of months ago. I plan to wear it that day. Ironically it's the same day as my boss's birthday.. so I hope she doesn't mind sharing the day. Anyway,...
Hey Danielle!! It sure is a crummy day in our part of the world, today, huh? Yess yesss yessss... lousy weather just makes me feel lousy. I see that everyone that voted said the same thing. I do...
Thanks everyone.. you are all so sweet and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your good wishes and energenic thoughts!!! Well, sorry it took me so long to reply. There's been a lot going...
Hi All!! Welp, today's the day!! I go back to work after having 6 months off. I'm not in the least bit worried about my work capabilities but I am about my health and my ability to make it through a...
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. I get heart flutters at night, this article answered THAT question for me. It all makes sense!!! Hugs!!!...
Aww Danielle, I'm so sorry you're hurting so much. That deep burning pain just nags the you know what out of you. I don't know what to tell you to make you feel better. But just know I'm thinking...
Thank you back.. where would we be without our Fibro Family!! I've been hangin around since January.. during some pretty dark days. I don't know what I would have done on those snowy cold days...
Hey Lori!! Glad you're getting back to work!! And extra happy to see your co-workers and boss were understanding! I think PT is going to help you A LOT!! Be sure you do your "homework", though....
Yo Kissi!! I'm a former Jersey Girl myself!!! Lived everywhere in central NJ!! But I left there about 10 years ago and moved to the heartland.. Indiana. I love it here. I was "up to here" with NJ. I...
I'm not 100% sure. Either the tons of domestic violence I had in my life or Lyme or all of that up together. I know I started off with an official dx of CFS in 1999 after the Lyme thing.. but I think...
OMG.... TYNOOOOO!!! You poor thing!!! Good Lord!! I'm so sorry you're having such a bad time. It seems you just can't get a break. I can totally relate to the Costo problem. I went through exactly...
Oh I've had the flu before alright.. that's what gave me pneumonia last year and created the flare from hell for me. So that's why I'm a little extra nervous. I don't know about any of you.. but a...