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Hello! I am newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and I

need to find the moral support I'm not getting at

home. Here's my answers to your intro questions:

Age range: 35

Male/female: Female

What are the symptoms? Pain, mostly in my back, but

also in all major muscles and joints. Sleep

disorders. Daily fatigue. Depression, anxiety.

Headaches. Difficulty concentrating. Pain in hands

and wrists. Ultra sensitive to strong odors.

Irritable bowel.

Has you illness been diagnosed? I was finally

diagnosed this week.

How long did you suffer before you got help? I've

been suffering for over two years, and started looking

for help last October.

Is there a time that you can remember when it started?

I don't remember the exact onset. I just gradually

realized that I wasn't getting better.

Some of us have found lack of exercise we are

overweight. Have you

found this to be a problem also? I used to be very

active. I ran cross country and was a cheerleader. I

still belly dance and do yoga. I have gained 50-60

pounds since the onset.

Are you on disability? Not at this time, as until now

I had nothing to back up my claims.

If you are any pointers for others trying to get on

disability?

What have you found that helps ease the pain, warm

baths, medications etc.? I see an acupuncturist once

a week and have had the most relief from this.

Do you have sleep problems? How do you deal with it?

I meditate or use relaxation tapes when I go to bed.

Do you have family that understands your illness? My

family doesn't know and I don't believe they would

understand.

Some have found certain foods causes problems with CFS

or Fibro, have you?

What type of Doctor have you found that has helped you

the most? The Acupuncturist has been a godsend.

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