RE: Crying

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group.

Hi, I am a new member and I am in the process of

figuring out whether or not I have fibromyalgia. I'm

pretty sure I do, or at least I have fibr-like

symptoms. I have continuous headaches, joint pain and

a burning sensation in my body.

I also have not officially been diagnosed with fibro, but am in the process

of it. We will see what the neurologist has to say when I see her in June.

My list of symptoms, frequent headaches, muscles aching, joints aching,

tender spots, IBD, GERD, GAD, balance problems, memory problems, fatigue and

probably others that I'm not thinking of at the moment, is pretty typical

for list memebers. We don't all share exactly the same symptoms, but we are

all in the same ball park.

It seems lately that

noises bother me so much that it's hard for me to be

out in public. I feel like I'll explode! Everything is

louder than normal and even being alone in my apt.,

the noises from the street, or simply the ear noises,

or ringing, from my head feels, at times, out of

control and unbearable.

If I'm remembering correctly, sensitivity to light and noise are also among

the possible symptoms. I have both, although light isn't so bad unless it's

alternating light and dark like going through shadows. You might want to do

a web search for " highly sensitive people " and see if this sounds like you.

It's definitely me!

It's very difficult for

my friends/family to understand b/c they aren't

plagued by these invisible symptoms.

I'm sorry that you aren't getting a lot of support. Have you tried showing

them some information on fibro?

I've been sick

for a year and that means pretty much indoors, out of

work, for a year. I read a lot of the posts and it

seems like some of you work: i have trouble going to

the grocery store. So i am looking for ways to get

better.

, I'm slowly loosing the battle to be able to work. I find I can do

much more if I can pace myself by doing a little and then sitting down. I

don't do any more than necessary on bad days. Please stick around, I'm sure

you find some things that will help you.

Darcy