Re: Intro/ in TN

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Hi Jeanne,

Thanks for the warm welcome...

Yes, you are so right, this monster has turned my life upside down...as it

has everyone elses.

My mother lives 5 hours from me, so I really don't have her around me, we do

talk on the phone and tell one another our symptons and whatnot...but its

not the same as being around her.

Hugs,

-- Re: Intro/ in TN

Welcome to the FaMily, . This is a great group of caring and supportive

people. We've all had our lives turned upside down by this monster. So

you're not alone anymore. Well, maybe since your mom also has FM you're not

as alone as some here. I hope you find everything you need for support

here. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

> Hello there.....

> I just joined the group....

>

> My name is , I am 42 yrs. Old, I live in Eastern Tennessee with my

> hubby, 3 cats, and 2 lil Chihuahua's....I have a 21 yr. Old son who is

> married to a wonderful gal.

>

> I have had pains off and on all of my life, but especially after I had

> cancer when I was 25. I never gave the word fibromyalgia much thought, as

> I didn't even know it existed back then. A few years later, my mother was

> told she had it. Still I didn't understand her pain, days of exhaustion

> and such. Last year, I was told I had it after many doctor and hospital

> stays.

>

> My life has changed so much in the past 6 years or so...I went from

> working 2 or 3 jobs at a time, now to not be able to work again.

>

> I have fibromyalgia, myofacial syndrome, gerd, ibs, high blood pressure,

> mitral valve prolapse, skin rashes off and on, and I'm sure I'm forgetting

> something....as memory fog as we all know is something we deal with on a

> daily basis almost.

>

> I am thrilled to find a group where others understand my life as it is.

>

> I hope to become close friends along the way.

>

> I am on Tramadol, Zoloft, and Norsac(spelling might be wrong).

>

> Gentle hugs,

>

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.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

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4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at

the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take

something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things

that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even

though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple

illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.