Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Matus wrote: Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 10:21:24 -0800 (PST)Subject: New member infoTo: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group Moderator <fibromyalgia_support_group-owner > My name is and I live in Orange County, California. Even though I was only diagnosed with fibro 3 years ago I know I have been suffering from the condition for at least 10 years. After being diagnosed with something I had never heard of before I did alot of research on the internet in order to try to understand what was going on with my body and my mind. When I was diagnosed 3 years ago I was in a full flare-up that was causing me to suffer from many symptoms. The most upsetting symptom was what fibro was doing to my mind and memory. You see, I had always been a multi-tasked person with an excellent memory. Now I have trouble completing one task at a time and if I don't write things down, I don't remember what it was that I was supposed to remember. And to think I used to be able to retain anyones' phone number after only dialing it twice! Due to all the symptoms but, especially the cognitive thinking trouble--you know-fibro fog--being so bad as to interfere with my ability to do my job I no longer work nor do I drive a car for fear I could cause someone else harm. My worst symptoms these days are pain of course, insomnia(I've tried several different sleep aids)fibro fog, headaches, depression, dizzy spells and IBS. Along with the fibromyalgia, I also have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I feel as if I have aged 20 years in only 3. I use a walker when I am away from home in case I get a dizzy spell so I don't fall and break something. Even though I have a supportive husband, I know he doesn't truly understand how I feel on a day to day basis. I know my children don't understand at all. This doesn't leave really anyone to spill my guts to on a day to day basis or at least when I really need to unload. I tried a regular support group here in Orange County but it only meets once a month plus I felt like I was getting no real support from it. They didn't even exchange phone numbers or e-mails or anything and they weren't really there when you needed them. I would truly like to become involved in the group even though are days when I am in too much pain to sit at the computer for more than a few minutes. I hope I haven't rambled on too much in this e-mail. Please let me know and also let me know if there is anything else you would like to know. Another FMS sufferer, M Yahoo! MailBring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Vicki/Lady Vader www.freewebs.com/romanticdreamscometruewww.freewebs.com/victoriadutton Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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