Re: So confused about my diagnosis.

[Guest guest]

Fibromyalgia is real and it's not psychological. I don't know what kind of

conference that chiropractor went to but he was misinformed. There's too much

interest and too many studies going on now that proves Fibromyalgia is just as

real today as it was back when I was diagnosed with " fibrositis " . Even in the

1800's it was recognized but not understood.

I am not a believer in chiropractic " medicine " . It has truths in it but also,

because an injured spine should not be manipulated, it's become the source of

further injury for many people.

So, ditch those so called medical practitioners and find some help, and become

as informed as you can.

Jennette

[Guest guest]

To all:

As it seems I have had it, based on all of the literature I've read, for now 22

years I believe it really is real and not just in my head.  My chiropractor I

think also believes its real except that this speaker also made some valid

points.

I know that my fibro does get into my head, pun intended, because I can

become so depressed feeling like poo all the time of course it could also be

because i've also lived with chronic pain, back injuries and neck injuries,

spinal stenosis, and so many other ailments that it ALL has gotten into my

head.

I'm tired of being tired and am hoping that with my last neck surgery

that my life with pain will now be simply limited to the fibro. oh wouldn't

that be nice.

I had taken Lyrica for about a year for my fibro but I didn't

like the side effects so I've gone back to " treating " my fibro the same

way I always tried to do prior to and since the Lyrica. all with diet and lots

and lots and lots of water.

I watch how much fat, sugar, and caffeine (which is

close to nothing now) I injest because those always make me feel. only

word icky.

My wonderful mom was such a big supporter and always cut out every

article she could find, which is how I first began to learn about fibro. 

When

I would see a message therapist who always lived with fibro she showed me two

great books on fibro, one has to do with the symptoms and treatment of and the

other was more a " how to " when dealing with insurance companies and disability.

 

They are a bit outdated but when I meet someone who also has it I let them

borrow those books so they can get a better understanding. 

I'm tired of living

with fibro and back and neck injuries and am extremely angry that all of it has

forced me to give up so many dreams (starting from 20 yrs to now at 42

1/2) every dream I've ever had, military, law enforcement, riding my horses,

but more importantly children

What I do know is that I am not the only one and

somehow that gives me comfort.

I'm complaining. I don't mean to, but like I said I am not the only one and the

one thing I have always tried to impress on others who are just beginning

their is journey the right word, is that they are not alone. Somebody gets

it.

Andria M. Simpson