caregiver

  1. R

    New to the title but not the pain

    In the beginning, (6years or so ago), was Graves disease which nearly killed me before I killed it, (radioactive iodine). And, as in the program HEE HAW, they used to sing, "Deep dark depression, excessive misery." It took 4 docs and 3 years to get it regulated. And it was the worst pain by far...
    • Ruralchick
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    • back calm caregiver chronic chronic pain cymbalta dad depression early energy father fatigue grace headaches leg leg pain lost massage natural neck pain relief shoulder stress surgery vitamins work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  2. P

    fm etc and caregiver

    just wonder if others have already been through caregiving a spouse when you can barely make it through most days yourself? Any advice appreciated! No smilie for pullin my hair out trying to manage!
  3. E

    HOW do i get them to understand?

    I know i am new here, as yesterday was my first post, but after i got home from work last night, in the worst pain yet, i got upset because my fiance simply does not understand! I don't know what to do, simply asking for a back rub seems as tho its a burden, he says why do you hurt so bad? or...
    • edouglas
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    • back baths caregiver caretakers frustrated lift medications muscle night pain sleep work working
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Chronic pain
  4. Fishinabowl

    Feeling Low / Emotional

    Hello Everyone, I am new and my name is Fishinabowl. Call me Fishy for short. I am a caregiver of my boyfriend who has Fibro. Lately things are just getting me down so I am going to vent a little. Feel free to comment or not. My boyfriend was diagnosed in October of 2012 and I have been...
  5. G

    Caregiver Burnout...

    I have been going to school since last september to re-educate myself for a better job. I go to class 5.5 hours a day which works out great so I cna be there to relieve my mom who is my dad's normal caregiver. I am soon finnishing school and I won't be as available for them in the coming months...
    • Guest
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    • caregiver condition dad depression doctor dying good help! job meals medication school weather working worried
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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