Guest guest Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I just joined this group a few minutes ago, and am looking around the different sections of the website. I'm Ellen, and I've was diagnosed with fibro in 1997, and became totally disabled from it in 2003. It's been a long, hard road, trying to adjust from earning a big income to bringing in next to nothing. I live in South Carolina right now, and have my little house up for sale (short sale, Lord willing!). So far not much action on that, which is a real bummer. I belong to several other Yahoo groups about fibromyalgia and coping with its effects on our lives. Currently I take Savella, which has done a brilliant job on my depression but not so much on the pain, oxycodone low-dose (10 mg. maybe three times a day), and nefazadone for depression and it's side effect of causing one to fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer. My pain specialist just added Strattera for my ADD, which is also negatively affecting my life - I couldn't focus on anything to save my life. The Strattera is really helping with that, and strangely also seems to be having a slight effect on my pain. It's a daily struggle to get out of bed, and if it weren't for my love of reading and needlework I would have no reason to get out of bed, I'll tell ya. I also have my little cat to love me and give me a reason to stay around on the planet. But there are times when I really wonder why I'm still here. I think such thoughts as, " Why am I still on the planet? I'm breathing oxygen other people could be using! " I know you all can relate! Well, that's enough of an introduction, I think. I look forward to reading your messages and talking with you all about our lives with fibromyalgia. Thanks so much! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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