New to Group an PA Osteo

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

My name is and I am 43. I was just diagnosed with PA and

osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. I am on Celebrex, Cymbalta and

Gabapantin? Little relief! I have had pain and fatigue for several

years and thought I was suffering from depression. Now at least I know

the problem and can face it head on. The pain and fatigue had me unable

(or I should say not wanting to) do anything. I have a 2 year old and a

13 year old special needs child at home right now. Some days I find

myself wondering if I will have enough energy to parent or if I should

let my children go to their fathers? Ohh Yeah, I am a single mother. I

have 5 children a 21 year old adopted son, a 21 year old birth son, a

18 year old birth daughter, my 13 year old adopted son and my 2 year

old birth son! I read that stress led to most of the outbreaks

(flareups) 5 kids, stress whats that! Anyway I am just looking for

information and people who understand. It is wonderful to know there

was and is a reason I was fatigued and unable to do things. I'm not

lazy as people thought and I believed. Thank you all for sharing and the honesty

I have read on the emails. Thank you all! That is a relief in its self.

" linadixie " <linadixie@...>