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  1. R

    15 years since diagnosis

    I began having insomnia, headaches, diffuse body-wide pain and cognitive problems back in early 2000. By June of that year, I could only work a few hours per week at my senior analyst position at Siemens Power Corp, Nuclear Div. At year's end, with no diagnosis and unable to really perform my...
    • Red_Sonja
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  2. K

    New member saying hi

    Hi, I am new to this support group. I have Severe Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and in addition a Chronic pain problem that hasn't been diagnosed, isn't related to fibromyalgia and started over a year ago. I have had these illnesses since 2004. In 2007 I had to quit my job as I went from a...
    • keephurting
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  3. K

    New to forum, feeling down and out by Chronic Pain

    Hello, I am a new member and wanted to share how and why I need support right now. I have lived with Severe Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue for over almost 12 yrs. I don't know if others have progressed but both my illnesses have. Furthermore, for over the past year I have had the worst...
    • keephurting
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General discussions about fibromyalgia
  4. J

    Might lose my job because of FMS

    Hi everybody, It's been a while since I posted here. I think I was trying to live as normally as possible knowing that I had Fibro. I was diagnosed in October 2014 and gave my diagnosis letter to my boss who was fully understanding as she had a family member with fibro but her case was worse...
    • Josee51
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Moan, complain and vent
  5. T

    New member

    Hi, my name is Tammy, I am new to the group and have had fibromyalgia for about a year, I am still having a hard time accepting I have fibro, so I thought maybe it was time to get some support
  6. T

    Hello Everyone

    Hi, I just been diagnosed with FM for about a month and been only dealing with in since April of this year. So not long but it does feel like its been years already. I not sure what started the pain but we think it was stress because I was upgrading some of my skills for work and during that...
    • Teddiurssa
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    • Forum: Welcome new members
  7. J

    New to this Forum

    I am a 56 year old mother and grandma. I am learning about this disease and doing everything I can to deal with the pain. I live in the NW and so it is cold here now, and it has been rough already. I am here to learn from others, and find support, as I am finding out that most people dont...
  8. N

    Diagnosis After Child Birth

    Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum. I want to share my story with you and find out if anyone has had a similar experience. I have lived with bad anxiety off and on since I was a child, but after the birth of my son in October 2013 my whole life turned upside down. I had a fine pregnancy... no...
    • new_mommy13
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Recently diagnosed
  9. B

    Long post alert: 8 things to say to a loved one with a chronic Illness

    1. I believe you: Instead of its all in your in your head. We all have heard this before and it hurts. Especially coming from a loved one. Saying these words to your loved one or fried is a beautiful gift they will be eternally grateful for. 2. I want to understand: The best way to to show...
    • BrandySpencer
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome new members
  10. O

    New to group.

    Hello everyone, it's so nice to have found this group. I've been a FMS sufferer for over 15 years. It seems to get worse as the years go by. The typing is a little difficult tonight, but I will continue to visit and share with you as well as be a source of support. :)
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