Re: Introduce myself

January 3, 2008

Hi Amy,

I have Bob my assitance animal and if it wasn't for him then I would not be

diagnosed by now.

He still gives me a head up before I loose consciousness.

Bonnie

Introduce myself

Hi, I'm Amy. I have fibromyalgia I was diagnosed around a year and a

half ago although I have had symtems since I was in high school. I also

suffer from CFS, depression, panic attacks and agoriphobia and ostio

arthitis. There is more but I can't think of them right now. I am

married to a wonderfully supportive husband and I have a stepson.

I have a service dog in training that has been a life saver. I will

also be getting a Great Dane to train for mobilty reasons I'm really

excited. I adore animals espesally the pet kind. I am a stay at home

wife. I miss work but am unable to work. I hope to get to know the

group and making some good friends

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:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

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.

January 3, 2008

Hi Amy,

Welcome to the group. I have been here for several months and find the people

here to be supportive and understanding. It's been great for me to have someone

to talk about the symptoms of fibro with. Not everyone can answer all your

questions, but someone probably can. I hope you like it here as much as I do.

I was reading your list of other diseases and they sound like most of the

people here. I have, in addition to fibro,Bone Cancer, CFS, depression/anxiety

controlled by meds, IBS, Hypothyroidism, AADD, Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnea,

Allergies and Asthma. I don't have agoraphobia for which I am thankful. I do

stay isolated and avoid going anywhere as much as possible. I'm not afraid to

go out, I just don't want to go out by myself. I'm afraid of the fibro kicking

up while I'm out, which it has many times, and not being able to drive back

home. I go short distances in my little town, but rarely drive out of town. I

will go most anywhere though if someone goes with me.

I'm sorry you have all of those things and the agoraphobia. That is really

frightening.

I am glad you have a supportive and understanding spouse. That is not an easy

thing to find. My family and friends have drifted away over the years I have

had fibro (16 years).

I'm so happy you have the diversion of working with the training dogs. That

must be good therapy for you.

Well again, welcome to the group. Any questions, ask away.

Take care of yourself,

Marti

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