Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Welcome BJ. Nice to have you in the FaMily. What you describe about yourself worried me, because I'm afraid I'll be in the same boat some day. I have DDD on the lumbar spine and at times I'm not sure I'm going to be able to stand up all the way. At this point, I've been advised against having surgery(spinal fusion) because they said that with the FM, I would just be shifting the weak area to another spot higher up on the spine. Have you had physical therapy? Ever gone to a chiropractor? I find both of these helpful when things are very bad. Take care. Jeanne in WI Hi, I just joined this group. I was told I have Fibromyalgia in 1992 but I'm sure I had it way before then. I'm 57 yrs old, female and divorced. I have two grown sons & 4 grandchildren but they live in another state. My closest companion is my little sheltie I call HoneyBear. I have many things wrong with me other than FMS. I also have been told I have CFS and RSD. I have DDD and have had 3 cervical & 2 lumbar surgeries. I have a pain pump implanted into my abdomen. I'm sure it helps but I am still in a great deal of pain daily. Some days are worse than others of course. I also can not stand up straight. I started stooping about 5 yrs ago and now it is almost impossible for me to even walk. I either use a rollator or a power chair. No doctor has been able to explain why I can't stand up straight. I don't have osteoporosis, so just don't know what is going on. I sold my house last March and moved into a senior complex and there are 3 other ladies here who are in the same condition. I was wondering if any of you are that way and if so if you have been told by a doctor why? Also, does anybody here take Lyrica? I think that is the name of the new miracle drug, right? Does it really help? Hope to get to know many of you. Gentle hugs to all. BJ in AR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hi BJ and welcome to our family. We are a great bunch and love to help each other. As we all have fibro we understand what you are going through and hopefully can give you a few options and a few laughs also. So jump right in there and join the group. We need all the friends we can get that understand what we are going thru. At least you live fairly close to me. I'm in Las Vegas. Just got back from a visit to Yuma for a reunion. God bless. Little LINDA --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 , Please answer me . Were you sticking up for me in PVH? Lori H wrote: Hi BJ and welcome to our family. We are a great bunch and love to help each other. As we all have fibro we understand what you are going through and hopefully can give you a few options and a few laughs also. So jump right in there and join the group. We need all the friends we can get that understand what we are going thru. At least you live fairly close to me. I'm in Las Vegas. Just got back from a visit to Yuma for a reunion. God bless. Little LINDA --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 WELCOME BJ!!!!!! D in CA --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 BJ, I have an awesome friend you definatly need to " meet " online. Her name is Marla she has RSD/MS/Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia. She is a life coach, too. She's an incredible human being. We have created a show just for people like us. Her email is mrtndle4@.... She has yahoo messenger. She will inspire you. She does me. We are glad to have you in our group. Let me know if we can help you in anyway. I am a good listening ear. God Bless YOu, Have or Make it an Awesome Day! Crystal P.S. Tell Marla that Crystal from her show sent you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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