I am new to the board, so wanting to say Hi..

[rosebud49]

I have had fibromyalgia for a long time now, also have arthritis, costochondritis, hypothyroidism, ibs.
I live in Brisbane Australia, i have been reading the board and now have decided to join.
after a lot of different treatments I am now using a lot of natural therapies in conjunction with Celebrex and Panedine I take Fish Oil, Glucosamine and chondroitin, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium. Valerian to sleep.
I have issues with my liver from years of taking medications so i also take a Liver Herb.
Lots of issues with hormones over the years and I have really noticed a connection to how i feel and hormonal levels.
Of course could talk for hours about my fibro experiences but it is all as you have experienced.
my latest project is to try and accept my limitations without being upset by them. it is a work in progress...
thank you for reading hope to learn more about fibro as time goes on.
Rosebud49

[Glojer]

rosebud welcome to the board. I look forward to your years of experience and the info you can share with us. We are a great group who will give you lots of support and hope and help to accept what you cannot change. We have some great people with great ideas that we will share with you. Again welcome!

Glojer

[BelleoftheSouth]

Hi Rosebud and Welcome. I'm rather new myself so I'm learning as I go along. The Senior Ladies are a fantastic group!

Take care and hope to learn from you also.

Be Well.

Belle~

[bluelakelady]

welcome rosebud,
in time you will be cool with life as it is. you will find the joy in those little things you once took for granted. like flowers and rainbows.
i have a saying i made up recently, know your limitations and excel within them. my new mantra for me. giggle.
i found the peace so i know it is there. i love my life and i actually love my fibro.
weird and wonderful. stress free.
peace,
bluelakelady

[Paddy55]

Rosebud - welcome to the board! I am "back" from a 2 month period of just reading the posts. You have quite the "resume"; I am looking forward to hearing your stories of success. You say you are currently working on dealing with your limitations - and not being upset by them. I don't know how many years you've had fibro, but my experience is that I have to "go back" and review that topic now and again. It's kindof a cycle, you know, and you forget exactly how you managed your emotions before, so you have to stop and re-think it, kind of a review, and then continue on. You ever feel like that?
Anyway, I am sure you will have some good conversations, lots of supportive, kind folks here.
Wishing you peace and comfort,
Paddy