Re: Re: Progression?

[Guest guest]

I don't agree. LOL. But everyone of course has a different experience. I

really have not changed my activity levels much since diagnosis. Because......

I HAVE to work. So I still work full time and it seems this crap has gotten

worse and worse the last few years. An example, I use my hands everyday and my

arms and legs... however the pain is alot worse now. (in fact it was not

painful at all up until 5 years ago). I know my right shoulder is not used any

less than it use to be. But it has been in a constant state of stiffness and

pain for the last 3 months along with loss of range of motion.

love and hugs,

Debra V.

Jeanne and Dave wrote:

I would tend to agree that there is no physical worsening to the body

as in

actual FM pain signals. The progression comes from us being in pain and

inactive and then getting the weaker deconditioned muscles which causes us

more pain when we try to use them. We should try to fight this by being as

active as possible, but man, IT IS SO HARD! I'm on my 5th day of feeling so

tired and depressed. I wanna know what happened to my wonderful combo of

Cymbalta-Provigil. The only explanation I have is I believe I'm fighting a

virus and I'm so sick of the winter weather. Just read we're going to

10-14 " of snow tonight. Gheesh. Guess the kids will get another Wednesday

off from school.

Jeanne in WI

>I read this on the website

>

http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/MyTreatment/articles/Fibromyalgia_Myths.as\

p

> that discusses the common myths of fibromyalgia:

> (I do not believe it progresses. I'm actually a LOT better than I was

> five years ago due to how I manage this.)

>

> *Myth:* Fibromyalgia will cause serious damage to my body.*

> Fact:* Fibromyalgia does not appear to cause progressive deterioration

> or damage to the body. Many people report that their symptoms have

> progressed over time. What many people are experiencing is a decline in

> their level of functioning. This is a common occurrence

that usually can be reversed. When you are in pain or fatigued, it is

common to decrease your activity level---this decreased activity leads to

deconditioned muscles. Simple tasks, such as sweeping or washing dishes,

can seem monumental when you are deconditioned.

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[Guest guest]

I also believe it's progressive. If it wasn't, I would still be working.

Granted, I've a few other speedbumps in my way, but I do know mine has

progressed.

Tigger (Ruth) in Rhode Island

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From: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

[mailto:Fibromyalgia_Support_Group ] On Behalf Of debra van

ness

Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:08 AM

To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Subject: Re: Re: Progression?

I don't agree. LOL. But everyone of course has a different experience. I

really have not changed my activity levels much since diagnosis.

Because...... I HAVE to work. So I still work full time and it seems this

crap has gotten worse and worse the last few years. An example, I use my

hands everyday and my arms and legs... however the pain is alot worse now.

(in fact it was not painful at all up until 5 years ago). I know my right

shoulder is not used any less than it use to be. But it has been in a

constant state of stiffness and pain for the last 3 months along with loss

of range of motion.

love and hugs,

Debra V.

Jeanne and Dave <djgraves9497@ <mailto:djgraves9497%40sbcglobal.net>

sbcglobal.net> wrote:

I would tend to agree that there is no physical worsening to the body as in

actual FM pain signals. The progression comes from us being in pain and

inactive and then getting the weaker deconditioned muscles which causes us

more pain when we try to use them. We should try to fight this by being as

active as possible, but man, IT IS SO HARD! I'm on my 5th day of feeling so

tired and depressed. I wanna know what happened to my wonderful combo of

Cymbalta-Provigil. The only explanation I have is I believe I'm fighting a

virus and I'm so sick of the winter weather. Just read we're going to

10-14 " of snow tonight. Gheesh. Guess the kids will get another Wednesday

off from school.

Jeanne in WI

>I read this on the website

> http://www.national

<http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/MyTreatment/articles/Fibromyalgia_Myt

hs.asp> painfoundation.org/MyTreatment/articles/Fibromyalgia_Myths.asp

> that discusses the common myths of fibromyalgia:

> (I do not believe it progresses. I'm actually a LOT better than I was

> five years ago due to how I manage this.)

>

> *Myth:* Fibromyalgia will cause serious damage to my body.*

> Fact:* Fibromyalgia does not appear to cause progressive deterioration

> or damage to the body. Many people report that their symptoms have

> progressed over time. What many people are experiencing is a decline in

> their level of functioning. This is a common occurrence

that usually can be reversed. When you are in pain or fatigued, it is

common to decrease your activity level---this decreased activity leads to

deconditioned muscles. Simple tasks, such as sweeping or washing dishes,

can seem monumental when you are deconditioned.

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[Guest guest]

> Surgery I was told fibromyalgia sufferers, are to Try and avoid,

> which I believe no one likes to think of it, but each time we have a

> surgery it stirs up a new flare-up.

Oh yes. My doc said the same thing. I had four major surgeries

within a 2-year period and it left me in pretty much a constant flare

for months and months.

I am currently in denial over my French drain caper triggering my

current flare. I'd rather blame it on the weather. ;D ;D If it's

the weather, I should feel better tomorrow. I spent the day in bed,

so hopefully will feel better tomorrow regardless.

There's so much I want to do; these flares really get in the way.

Z