Topic : Living with Chronic Pain

I know exactly what you are going through, I have Fibromyalgia too. I find it hard to get through the day sometimes the pain is so bad. When I was first diagnosed 2 years ago all I wanted to do was eat and sleep. One morning I woke up and realized I was fat, I started dieting and lost a lot of weight, but now I keep turning to food(Carbs) for my comfort. I have trouble excercising because the pain gets worse. Anyway Im gonna quit complaining now. I am A mother of 3 and a wife. This is one of my bad days

I, too have fibromyalgia, and also asthma.  Since you are getting out of breath easily, have you been to an asthma/allergy specialist, or a pulmonologist?  Between the asthma and the fibromyalgia, I have to keep the exercise light...if I can get motivated at all.  I have lost 50 pounds in the last year...have slowed on the loss lately, since my last surgery, but at least I haven't gained any of it back.  For the asthma, I use a steroid inhaler plus a rescue inhaler (Xopenex, because I can't take albuterol because of my heart arrhythmia).  Well, I just thought you'd like this bit of info.

 

Good Morning to all on the board...my husband says hi...he laughed when I said I told about his experience with Zelorm (posting from last night).  I keep him up to date on everybody...tell some of the funny highlights.  My kids are interested too...I don't let them read the postings, but they always ask how pickles is doing.  How's the weather in South Africa?  We've got cold crisp nights and nice sunny fall days...72 degrees farenheit.  The apple growers are trying to get the rest of their crops harvested before the nighttime temps get down to 28 degrees.  We live in a small town, 30-45 minutes from shopping and doctors, surrounded by apple and fruit orchards.  The best wine in the world comes from the Yakima Valley...or so the locals say.  The Yakima Valley is also the world's second largest producer of hops (ingredient in beer). (Washington State).  Our town is so small and quiet, and that's just the way we like it.  My husband is on the cuty council for our little town.  (not a big-time politician...just doing his civic duty)

 

Well, everybody have a cheery day........Becky 

My firbromyalgia was diagnosed by the rhumatologist, with a pressure point test...there are also a lot of symptoms that go along with it.  Try checking out one or more of the many web sites about fibromyalgia.

 

My husband has had nerve conduction studies done because of the diabetic neuropathy...not the most pleasant thing in the world, but it could be much much worse.  No lasting pain caused by the procedure.

 

Brenda...the emu idea sounds cute...I'll try it!!

 

Becky

I too have Fibro.  I am 42 and found out I had Fibro when I was 35. 

My most pain is in my neck and shoulders.  I have headaches mostly everyday.

When I overwork on the farm, I pay dearly with pain a couple of days later.

My favorite thing is riding horse, and somedays it kills, but I will not let that stop me.

I also loved playing volleyball, but had to quite that because I would hurt so bad.

I do take pain medication when needed, and some times have to go to the hospital

for my headaches.

For exercise I have found swiming is the best thing.  I too ran 4 miles daily, and had to

quite. 

It is a very hard thing to live with, Chronic Fatige is also with me, and it's not fun.

I baby myself and try and take good care of my self.

I have two daughters 19 & 22, and I have been married for 23 years.

Today I have been up since 4:00am with a migraine.  I know have an upset stomach

from my pain medication.  Throughout the day I hope I feel better.

Take Care

Just wanted to say hello ......prayers with you all god bless

I was diagnosed with RA when I was 44 years old.  I'm 63 now.  It's been a long 20 years.  I was a working dress maker when I was young.  My hands went first.  After that, I was lucky to be up moving around after 1pm.  Usually  I ended up on my back, because I couldn't move any more.  I spend many years this way.  One of my Doctors suggested pain management.  About 6 years ago, I decided that I had to do something.  I went to a pain specialist.  In the begining I was worried that I would have to take medication every day for the rest of my life.  But I have to take other medication, everyday, anyway.  There's no way I could live without my estrogen.  So what was one more pill?  My grown up children were worried about the effectiveness of this plan.   But now, 6 years down the road, they have their mother back.  I am able to take care of most of my housekeeping chores myself.  I'm able to go with my kids on family vacations,  AND actually keep up with them.   I HAVE MY LIFE BACK.  I didn't realize how much I was missing until I went on this program.  I certanily don't recommend this for everyone, but for me it works.

 

i think i speak for everyone -- way to go!  awesome! and then there is the parental response:  don't overdo it,  listen to your body, etcetera.  oops, there is that "don't overdo it" twice in one paragraph...

 

still:

 

awesome!  awesome!   even when i was relatively well, dinner and lunches were not a priority -- of course not -- just the two of us. 

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ah... we should put together a book of stories about being drug tested and how we came to break our various bones...

 

yep... even as the computer was on its way down, i thought of you!  frank wrapped it in so much stuff that i don't even know how it is doing.  it can wiggle -- so it's not broken, i guess. 

 

i don't know if i have ever confessed my reaction to being injured -- I LAUGH!  belly laughter, and then, the giggles.  imagine if you will -- falling down and banging one's head against the substantial dining room table.  i didn't even call for help... just lay there laughing my heart out... along comes mr. man, who totally freaks... so i downgrade it to a fit of giggles.  tears of laughter pour out of my eyes.  by the time i return my tray to its upright  locked position.

 

here's to a marvelous second work day:  KICK BOOTY .  but above all -- put yourself first, don't let the pain get ahead of you.

 

love,

jealous prof                                       

greetings to all -- especially to all the new people -- liven us up!

 

i just need your kind thoughts -- throw them out into the universe (prayers are also appreciated... we are going to the gym for our first two days in a row attempt.

 

oy!

 

a very sore prof

 

 

Dianah, congratulations on your new job.  Do know what you've gotten yourself into?  Receptionists are an octopus with 8 arms, 3 brains, and 6 eyes...LOL...all because women can multi-task much better than men...LOL  You are the hub of the office...way to go!!!  I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

Prof, good luck at the gym...my prayers are with you.  So sorry about the toe...that mean old laptop!!  It's a bummer to have a sore toe.

 

Brenda - love the writing...please keep it up.

 

Pickles...how are you doing...the kids really do want to know...and me too. 

 

Everybody on the board, have a serene afternoon...minimal pain.

 

Love and prayers to you all....Becky

Hi there Becky,

Sorry haven't had a chance to go on to the board for a while as I am snowed under with work to finish.

Please don't even mention the weather - that's a rather sore point at the moment. We're supposed to be walking around in skimpy (yea right with my big body!!!!!) clothing. It's summer!!! So what - I had to sit with the heater on today and my winter woollies on. We are really having very strange weather here, warm outside and freezing inside (and we don't have air conditioning either).

Pain level is still here and a bit of depression has set in - but I put that down to not being able to work the long hours I used to. I find that the arm starts aching too much so have to take a break. I have also started sitting on my legs so that south doesn't touch the chair as it's a bit painful at the moment. What a story getting off the chair by doing this. Oh the old age is quite fun!

My son still in USA and haven't heard from him for a few days now so am getting a bit worried.

Well let me read some more posts before my pills kick in.

Love

Pickles