Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi , Two men joined today! I haven't seen that before, but I'm kinda new too. I know of one other man on here, but he has limited access to a computer right now. There could me more lurking on here....but you'll have to ask one of the " older " members on here. Sorry about you your wreck......especially since it reactivated your fibro! How long have you had it total? I hope your wife takes good care of you and makes it easier on you. Take Care, Jill A New Man! That would be me. I will make this first message rather short. I am 51 married, live in Gainesville, Ga. . After a single driver wreck two months ago which I guess caused my " condition " to re-surface I got a prescription for Elaivil today ( BP was high he changed my medication). Anyway There is a whole lot of " back-story " ( get it!!) . I know the disease is considered a woman's condition.. but I know men must suffer from this as well.. I was wondering if there were men that were a part of this group?? Could do a member search but one of the things that causes a lot of pain is sitting at the computer. I read with compassion the posts on this site and at times count my blessings that I could be in much worse condition ( though when I tally up all the " nasties " in my life,( which I do pretty much constantly) I am in a ... and what was I going to say ?? Sorry just saying hello and will hopefully have something to contribute. Be well one and all. Allan...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Welcome, Allan, make yourself at home!! It's a great group and we do have men here!! /Mi A New Man! That would be me. I will make this first message rather short. I am 51 married, live in Gainesville, Ga. . After a single driver wreck two months ago which I guess caused my " condition " to re-surface I got a prescription for Elaivil today ( BP was high he changed my medication). Anyway There is a whole lot of " back-story " ( get it!!) . I know the disease is considered a woman's condition.. but I know men must suffer from this as well.. I was wondering if there were men that were a part of this group?? Could do a member search but one of the things that causes a lot of pain is sitting at the computer. I read with compassion the posts on this site and at times count my blessings that I could be in much worse condition ( though when I tally up all the " nasties " in my life,( which I do pretty much constantly) I am in a ... and what was I going to say ?? Sorry just saying hello and will hopefully have something to contribute. Be well one and all. Allan...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Welcome to the group. I am glad you are here. We have had a few men here. I tend to believe that fibromyalgia exists more than we know in the male population. I just believe that men are not diagnosed as well and that alot of men just don't seek help for it. Although, I agree it is much more common in women. I hope you find alot of support here and I believe you will. Welcome again, Debra V. (East TX) Subject: A New Man! To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group Date: Friday, April 18, 2008, 3:40 PM That would be me. I will make this first message rather short. I am 51 married, live in Gainesville, Ga. . After a single driver wreck two months ago which I guess caused my " condition " to re-surface I got a prescription for Elaivil today ( BP was high he changed my medication). Anyway There is a whole lot of " back-story " ( get it!!) . I know the disease is considered a woman's condition.. but I know men must suffer from this as well.. I was wondering if there were men that were a part of this group?? Could do a member search but one of the things that causes a lot of pain is sitting at the computer. I read with compassion the posts on this site and at times count my blessings that I could be in much worse condition ( though when I tally up all the " nasties " in my life,( which I do pretty much constantly) I am in a ... and what was I going to say ?? Sorry just saying hello and will hopefully have something to contribute. Be well one and all. Allan...... ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi Allan, I'm Marti and I am 59 and divorced, with 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. Welcome to the group. There have been men in the group on and off, but you are welcome whether they are participating right now or not. This is a group that offers a lot of support and can always use another person who offers support and needs it. There is a man named and another named that I can think of right now. We can always use your sense of humor too. I'm sorry about your wreck. and sorry you may have fibromyalgia and about your back problems. We all have stories here and would be interested in yours. I hope you have understanding people in your life who care about what you are going through. Just jump in anytime. Marti " At A Later Date. " readthesmile@...> wrote: That would be me. I will make this first message rather short. I am 51 married, live in Gainesville, Ga. . After a single driver wreck two months ago which I guess caused my " condition " to re-surface I got a prescription for Elaivil today ( BP was high he changed my medication). Anyway There is a whole lot of " back-story " ( get it!!) . I know the disease is considered a woman's condition.. but I know men must suffer from this as well.. I was wondering if there were men that were a part of this group?? Could do a member search but one of the things that causes a lot of pain is sitting at the computer. I read with compassion the posts on this site and at times count my blessings that I could be in much worse condition ( though when I tally up all the " nasties " in my life,( which I do pretty much constantly) I am in a ... and what was I going to say ?? Sorry just saying hello and will hopefully have something to contribute. Be well one and all. Allan...... --------------------------------- 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 April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi Allan, When I first saw this, I thought someone was saying they had a new man, LOL. They are finding out that men and children have fibromylagia and it has been around for many years. It does not matter if you are a man or woman, you are a part of the fibro family!!! Hope you enjoy the group. Great folks and great information and support. Annie --------------------------------- 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 April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 <---Is one of the men in the group, numbers wise Fibromyalgia does have a higher number of women but like other syndromes does not discriminate regarding gender, age, or ethnic origin. Men tend to make up about 5-10% of Fibromyalgia suffers. Real numbers are inaccurate since men are taught to, " Take it like a man " and end up not seeking medical attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Welcome Allan! Jeanne in WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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