Hello, I've been living with Fibromyalgia and several other syndromes that tend to go hand in hand with it for more than 30 yrs. In the beginning my orthopedic dr thought was my back causing all the pain, and because he liked to take the conservative route, he had me go into traction each time I got really bad...that was 8 times in a 10 yr period. I was being seen by a general practioner way back then too, and his response was that I was just depressed. God knows I was having suffered mental and physical abuse from my husband. How many of us were clumped into that catagory...I hate to think about it now. I finally after many years of thinking everyone hurt like I did...I found a dr who was with a Rehab Ctr...he had me go in for a Thermogram..the results were a shock...he tells me it's not my weight it's something called Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and of course Fibromyalgia too..I went thru 7 months of extensive therapy 3 times a week with injections into the trigger points every Monday! 28 yrs later I suffer from the same pain, and have several other conditions added to the mix. I for one am pleased to see there are more and more Fibro Awareness days. Ours in the DC area is in May...I wasn't able to attend but know many of my friends with FM went. I know there are many with this disease who are totally disabled, and I count my blessings that I'm still about to work...it's hard but I push myself to continue. Hurray for those who are making a difference by standing up and making their voices heard... |
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