I finally have someone to talk too.

[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed with firbromyalgia 2 yrs ago, I suspect I have had it for about

9. I was wondering how can I get my husband to understand that some days I hurt

so bad I want to stay in bed all day and not be touched. He just ignores it all

like it is not happening. What can I do?

[Guest guest]

He may not understand what fibromyalgia is. If he is willing, gather some

information about fibro and have him read about it. There's quite a few

articles written by doctors and others at www.prohealth.com

I think men need to believe this is a real illness with no cure.

Jennette

renae wrote:

I was diagnosed with firbromyalgia 2 yrs ago, I suspect I have had it for about

9. I was wondering how can I get my husband to understand that some days I hurt

so bad I want to stay in bed all day and not be touched. He just ignores it all

like it is not happening. What can I do?

[Guest guest]

It is very hard, for our love ones to understand our pain, I know, I have been

through that.... One thing that worked for me was taking my love one with me to

my Doctor's appointments, making the person an active participant of the process

that you have to go through can help him understand what your condition is all

about. Try that and see if it works. Good luck and know that you are not alone,

you can always come here and vent with us. Take care,

Millie

>

> I was diagnosed with firbromyalgia 2 yrs ago, I suspect I have had it for

about 9. I was wondering how can I get my husband to understand that some days

I hurt so bad I want to stay in bed all day and not be touched. He just ignores

it all like it is not happening. What can I do?

>

[Guest guest]

>If you don't already see a counselor or therapist, I would recommend one.

Sometimes it takes some of the pressure off the spouse if we have someone else

to vent to. This group does help too. Its hard to see the people we love

suffering and maybe that is just his way of dealing, like my husband, is just

denial.

Hi Caitlin

This is excellent advice. It has certainly helped me to have gone to a

counselor.

Having someone to talk to, who also gives good advice, saves wear and tear on

our relationships, and our sanity.

I used to see my counselor twice each month, and should probably start again

soon. I live with bipolar disorder too, so both require managing.

I do see my psychiatrist every 2-3 months to manage my bipolar disorder

medications, and pain medications.

Kaylene

Kaylene