Hi, I'd like to introduce myself

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Hello all,

I've been reading some of the posts over the last few weeks, but

haven't taken the time to introduce myself. I'm 28 & stay at home

with my 2 energetic boys ages 2 & 4. I was diagnosed with FMS about a

year ago, but I've been suffering with accumulating symptoms since

somewhere b/t late childhood & early adolescence. My diagnosis was

validating in that I realized that all the different health problems

I experience are connected, & I'm really not crazy (My last doctor

always treated me like I was a hypochondriac)! But it brought with it

a whole new set of problems. Like, how do I explain to everyone that

the Fibro affects every aspect of my life, every single day, w/o

sounding like a broken record? How do I explain this to my friends &

family? So far I'm not doing so hot. I don't understand why it's so

hard for people to believe that I'm ill. I do get around after about

noon and function somewhat normally, but I'm in pain the entire time.

I get sick of complaining, but if I don't say I'm hurting, people

assume I'm " getting better. " There are days I just wish I could

evaporate, & I cry alot.

I am so glad I found you all. It is so sad that there are so many who

suffer like me, but it is also nice to find a group of people who

understand.

Blessings,

Bobi Jo