Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Welcome to the group. I so understand what you're saying. I try not to plan things because when I do it never fails that I'm feeling crappy when the cay roles around. Hang in there we're here for ya Tina Earley babydoll0719@... I'm New I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year. It is possible I have been living with this for 7 years, the problem is with all the doctors I saw no body was able to figure out the problem. I am 40 years old and feel that I have no controll over anything. I am unable to plan outings because I do not know if I will be able to go. I have a wonderful husband that helps all of the time (He had a hip replaced in Sept. 2002)I also have my mother living with us.(She has severe arthritis and needs a wheel chair) I have two kids (girl 23 and boy 17) that help with things. I also have my duaghter's fiance and my 4 year old grandson living in the house. They all help tremendously but I feel so guilty that I am unable to do the things a duaghter, wife, mother, and grandmother are suppose to do. I cannot do laundry or cook. I cannot go to the store by myself. I try to do some things around the house but I pay for it later. We all try to keep a sense of humor which helps but you can't keep that up all of the time. I hate being so dependent on others. When I was a kid I was in sports, as I got older I helped by working at 14 after my father died but now I can barely make it through work. I get home and go to bed, some life I lead. 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better. Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hi Grambear, Welcome to the list. I hope I didn't scare you with all my problems today. This is a wonderful place and you'll get all the support you need here. These people are so amazing, I can't say enough good things about them. I hope you have a good day and again... Welcome. Sounds like you've got your hands full at home. Have you considered getting a care-giver or someone coming in to give you a hand with everything? As I'm learning this too today... you can't be " SuperWoman " . All you can do is: " the best that you can do " , nothing more. P.S. I'm 46 (47 in October) . welcoming hugs, Norah I'm New I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year. It is possible I have been living with this for 7 years, the problem is with all the doctors I saw no body was able to figure out the problem. I am 40 years old and feel that I have no controll over anything. I am unable to plan outings because I do not know if I will be able to go. I have a wonderful husband that helps all of the time (He had a hip replaced in Sept. 2002)I also have my mother living with us.(She has severe arthritis and needs a wheel chair) I have two kids (girl 23 and boy 17) that help with things. I also have my duaghter's fiance and my 4 year old grandson living in the house. They all help tremendously but I feel so guilty that I am unable to do the things a duaghter, wife, mother, and grandmother are suppose to do. I cannot do laundry or cook. I cannot go to the store by myself. I try to do some things around the house but I pay for it later. We all try to keep a sense of humor which helps but you can't keep that up all of the time. I hate being so dependent on others. When I was a kid I was in sports, as I got older I helped by working at 14 after my father died but now I can barely make it through work. I get home and go to bed, some life I lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 In a message dated 6/22/2004 1:27:10 PM Central Daylight Time, grambear40@... writes: but now I can barely make it through work. I get home and go to bed, some life I lead. oh,sweetie...i know...i cannot work at all...sweeping the floor is like an 8 hour shift to my body...my kids help some,but.....it isn't the same...(((Hugs))) carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 > Hi Grambear, > > Welcome to the list. I hope I didn't scare you with all my problems today. > This is a wonderful place and you'll get all the support you need here. I have read the wonderful messages. I am so glad I found this message board. I thought I was alone in this and now I know I am not the only one who cannot wipe my own tail end, and I now know I am not the only person that forgets things. I have been driving to work and passed the place up. Could be two things either fibro fog or I just don't want to go to work. I have gone from one room to the next and forgotten what I was there for. I have called people on the phone and then forgot who I was calling, or what I was calling about. I found a dry erase message board I put on the fridge to remind me of things. The worst part is the pain, and the IBS. I had to leave the grocery store on Saturday because of the IBS. Thank God for my husband and my 17 year old son. My son got me his jacket from the car so I could wrap it around myself and my husband finished the shopping later. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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