Re: I'm New to the Group & Fibromyalgia- GAIL

[Guest guest]

Welcome Gail. I know what you mean. I too had symptoms for a long time and had

no idea it was fibromyagia.... I did not even know what fibro was. It is good

to have a name for the beast. However, it is so disheartening also at times

when so many people just don't believe us.

I am glad you found this group. It is the best. You will find alot of

knowledge and support here.

hugs,

Debra V.

Gail Dennis wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm new to your group and to fibromyalgia. My name is Gail Dennis and I'm

56. I recently discovered that I have fibromyalgia quite by accident. It's

funny how we can take daily aches and pains and pass them off for something

else at least that's what I did. After a routine visit to my gynecologist,

he told me that I have Costochondritis after a routine breast exam. I had

pain for quite some time passing it off as build-up of fluids from my

impending cycles. He told me the pain I was experiencing was coming from my

ribs as he proceeded to apply pressure around the chest area. The pain was

incredible. Once I got home I looked up Costochondritis on the internet and

was led to fibromyalgia. After reading all the symptoms I was floored, they

were describing me. I have all the symptoms and here I was suffering all

these years thinking I was crazy. What a relief to have a name put to all

this pain, exhaustion and IBS. I'm sure all of you have very similar stories

to tell. I just had to quit my job because my flare-up is so bad right now.

I am blessed with a wonderful husband who understands what I'm going through

but then again I've suffered for years without knowing it was fibromyalgia.

He's as relieved as I am to finally know what we are dealing with. As you

can imagine, I have my nose in books, searching the internet and talking

with other sufferers for tips.

I do want to thank the moderators so much for putting the tip about Salonpas

on the group's homepage. Hubby got them for me yesterday and what a help

they are. I only wished they didn't smell so that I could leave them on when

I go out. Quick way to clear a room. LOL

I also wanted to mention to those of you who suffer from IBS some stuff that

I take which has helped me tremendously. It's drug free; it's called

Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Digest Advantage. You take it once a day and can

purchase it at Wal-Mart. You do have to stay on it for about 1-2 weeks to

see results but it worked for me and I suffer with all the IBS symptoms

including horrible cramping. Hope this helps someone. Anyway I'm glad to be

here and hope I can make you smile with my crazy sense of humor.

Gail D.

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