Just need a friend who understands - Fibromyalgia Message Board

heathbin · 10-06-2006, 10:13 PM

Hi all...I am new here...I was looking online to try and find a support group or something and just came across this website so thought I would post. I am very frustrated. The doc says my fibro is in a flare up. And my goodness is it out of control. It has been 4 months and I am doing everything I have been told, read, etc to do and I just can't see a light at the end of the tunnel. My doc says that stress is a huge factor and my work is what caused the flare up...I need to work and can't quit...I am just seeking advice I guess. I am 27 and have many years ahead of my...my husband of only 2 years wants to help...but he supports me all the time...I don't want to take anymore from him. I guess thanks for listening.
heathbin

levente · 10-07-2006, 03:20 AM

Hey Heathbin, you came to the right place. I know how you feel and I can really understand. This is a good place and there are good people here. Keep coming for the support. I understand what you mean about having to continue working, I feel the same way. The flare ups are, u know what, but like my doctor says to me all the time, fibro will not kill you. It might hurt alot but it won't kill you. Your alive and you will recover. You might get rid of your fibro but you will recover. Keep fighting the good fight.

Levente'

kirstee · 10-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Welcome to the board. Fibro is frustrating, and working with the condition can be daunting. When I first started going through the initial stages of fibro, I remember having such guilty feelings about my husband and kids when I couldn't quite get my body to cooperate with the plans of the day. Somehow I got through, and I have found strong resolve and strength was written into my spirit as a result. I guess it's sort of a mind over matter thing. Keep fighting. You are a warrior, of sorts, and you need to keep going and find answers that will help you live your life in the best way possible.

Blessings,
Kirstee

elmhar · 10-07-2006, 10:42 AM

Heathbin,

If your work is contributing to your flareup, can any accommodations be made? Oftentimes we are too worn-out to do anything but continue on, however, manytimes small changes in the job, or how the job is accomplished, can reduce the impact on the fibro.

Best wishes.

heathbin · 10-09-2006, 06:27 PM

Thanks all...my doc has mentioned needing to keep my spirits because sometimes my mental state can help my body. Work is work...short of quitting my job I don't know what changes can be made but I think that I will just have to look at things differently....try not to take it all in so it does not affect me physically. I appreciate the suport....
heathbin