I'm new here. - Fibromyalgia Message Board

Bouncy · 08-22-2007, 03:04 AM

Hi all,
I've just signed up so thought I'd introduce myself.
I've had FM for many years but was diagnosed around 5 years ago.
I also have OCD and depression which I take Dosulepin for. Ironically the meds have eased my FM somewhat, especially helping me sleep.
I have a very supportive husband who just accepts how I feel day to day and helps however he can.
I am actually at a stage of just pain right now and can actually walk some distance. I know it won't last but I'm making the most of it until the walking sticks come out again.
Well that's me in a nutshell.
Nice to meet you all.

snoozyowl · 08-22-2007, 02:15 PM

Hey Bouncy, warm welcome to you, anti-depression meds will help you sleep and therefore help your muscles relax, not am I a fellow fibromite, I also live with depression, along with a coupla other things, but hey ho, variety is the spice of life, whoever said that I bet they didn't have fibro

Nice to meet you and look forward to your next post, take care, keep well and live up to your name Sweet hugs Snoozyowl

bilij · 08-22-2007, 02:53 PM

Hello Bouncy, I love your name! I can picture you in my mind and see you
bouncing down the road. It sounds like you are making progress and walking
is great for us with fibro. You will find so many new friends here on the board.
We have some really smart folks who always try to encourage and there's time we all need that.
I hope you post often and tell us more about yourself. A hearty welcome to
you and I pray your good days continue.
Bilij

Bouncy · 08-23-2007, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
I'm feeling particularly good today as my daughter got great GCSE results.
It amazes me that when I have something to smile about I cope better with the fibro.
I've read a lot of posts and can see you are all very supportive which is great.
Maybe I'll be able to offer some support along the way.
Hope so anyway.

Boodawg · 08-24-2007, 06:04 AM

Hi
I am very new as well just having signed up...
It took quite a while to finally go to the Dr for help and then took forever to be diagnosed. My DR at the time futzed around and eventually put me out on permanent medical leave without a difinative diagnosis. Could not work so lost my job and of course my insurance. Eventually got signed onto the Colorado Springs medical program and eventually found my way to the Senior Medical Clinic where they started from scratch and diagnosed me. Then took another 2 years to finally win my SSDI.

I have been told that fibro is really another form of MS and I am being treated with Neuronton. I am also being treated with Aricept to combat the "fog". To be honest I really know very little about all this and just try to get through the day. Which lately is harder.

I have moved home to a small Central Oregon Community which has its benefits as well as drawbacks.

Sorry to have just rambled but not used to doing this...

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