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    Hi - Open to learning

    Hi, I am hoping learn new coping methods, and finding some answers. Most importantly I am so happy to know I am not alone. I blame trying to handle this all on my own on me. I thought well, ok, this is my thing, I wont let it slow me down, I wont be one of those people who gives in....today (and...
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    Hello

    My name is Debra. I'm new here--this is the first time I have ever joined a group forum. I was told that I had Fibromyalgia about 7 years ago by my rheumatologist at that time, and was managing okay until my car accident just over a year ago. Always thought my pain was a flare of the RA--I was...
    • izzyb
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    Where to Begin?

    I don't even know where to start introducing myself.. I guess I'll start here: I got officially diagnosed two weeks ago. I was shocked. My family doc mentioned it in passing but she was convinced that the issues I was having were related to having extreme hypothyroidism and that they would...
    • israfelnelson
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    what helps you make it through the day?

    Seems we all have tricks that help use make it through the day. We all rest, but what really helps you cope with the symptoms?
  5. W

    Hi there!

    Hello everyone, Hope that everyone is OK and coping. I am recently diagnosed as having Fibromyalgia/Sjogren's syndrome/osteoarthritis ( in my hands mainly ). I am 58 years old and have been suffering for the past 20 years. At the age of 38, I began suffering muscle spasms, aches and pains and...
    • Wendywoo
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
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    New to Group / Fibro Survivor of 21 Years

    Hello. I'm looking to share what I've slowly learned about living with Fibro for the last 21 years. I was diagnosed at 32, had to leave my job at 46, and am fighting to not become an "old woman" at 53. I'm hoping to learn new information, coping strategies (one can never have too many), and...
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    anyone else trying to conceive with FMS/CFS?

    Hi everyone, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. I was diagnosed with FMS/CFS about 8 months ago, but know for sure I have had it for many years. I have been coping relatively well while trying to conceive, until today I had a total emotional breakdown when I...
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    anyone else trying to conceive with FMS/CFS?

    Hi everyone, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year now. I was diagnosed with FMS/CFS about 8 months ago, but know for sure I have had it for many years. I have been coping relatively well while trying to conceive, until today I had a total emotional breakdown when I...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hello, I've joined this site as I'm having a difficult time at the moment and don't know what to do next. I was diagnosed in October after struggling for nearly 5 years and a doctor finally listening to me! Even though it was such a fight to get diagnosed and start getting treatment, I'm now...
    • Bugsy
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    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
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    Husband not coping

    Hi everyone how do you cope with a husband who is not coping with me at the moment I've had a bad relapse yesterday he told me he didn't want to do this anymore when I suggested he was being heartless he told me it had to be said we have been married for 26years but since I've been unwell 10 yrs...
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