Hi everyone. I'm very new to this board, but not to Fibro! I just sort of jumped in, but thought I'd introduce myself, too. :jester:

I've had Dx'd FM for around 11 years now. I also have "Lupus symptoms" (my Rheumie laughs and tells me not to worry about getting that 'Dx label')that come and go and vary in intensity. I work in Public Health and am fortunate to have supportive and understanding co-workers and supervisors. But over the years I have seen a dramatic difference in the things I used to do and the things I can do now. I've gone from being a bouncy, outdoors person who loves sports, rollercoasters, yard work and the sun - to a much more sedentary, indoorsy, sometimes knitter and online surfer, when my hands let me. (Luckily I've always loved to read. But even that isn't something I can do all the time.) I've gathered more health problems along the way. Partly due to the FM and the inablity to be as active and partly due to a very nasty car wreck. Sometimes it just seems like the list will never end and is overwhelming. So it is great to find a place where I can find others with similar experiences and great advice! :bouncing:

I hope maybe I can share somethings that work for me. :wave:

:wave: Share Baby share, don't wait to be invited, jump on in with the tips:p we love new ideas and Qs coz then we all learn from each other and share the results, it's great. Ooops, forgetting my manners - welcome Kyntrose to the boards, glad you've got support at work it makes life a little easier don'tcha know!! Sorry about the car wreck, yeh fibro will play where there is weakness. You must have a good few tips etc due to having fibro for a while, like you I have had to find new things to do now that I can't do the things I used to, hey ho makes life interesting I guess. still trying to get used to fibro, was dx in Feb 2007, so very new still. Look forward to all the info you have to share, take care keep well hugs Snoozyowl;)