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Hi, I have a few questions. I have been told I may have Fibro and my GP is treating me as such until I see the rheumatologist. At present I am off my work as a lot of my work is at a computer now. The pain at present with the tabs I am on has settled to bearable. I can do certain things but not things that involve rubbing pushing pulling or anything that requires the muscles to work hard or for a while.
i am wondering if I am going to be able to drive again. The last time I drove ai ended up in agony for the next 3 days, I also hoovered that day too 😔 I only use the G Tech carpet sweeper now, my son uses the Hoover for me.Â
I want to get back to work and I have a drive of 27 miles to get there.
thanks in advanceÂ
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tiswas24537 Minnie57
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i to have a gtech blood good they are .
i find lifting anything hard work and pain fulÂ
and holding my arms or legs in anyone position becomes painful
very quickly ,
try it out see how you go.
but  i think you might find the upper arms and shoulders and neck become very painful and stiff .
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sheryl37428 Minnie57
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Your symptoms mirror mine. I too could not drive more than a short distance. I had an hour commute that was torture, I would have to pull over sometimes, most days, to stand up for a few minutes. I ended up transferring jobs to a site within 10 minutes from home. Tramadol has changed everything for me. I just drove for 2 hours the other day with manageable symptoms. Of course I ached but I went the whole way without pulling over. First time in 8 years. When I rake or mow the grass my symptoms are much worse and it takes me about 3 days to get back to my new normal. Same with vacuuming. I had to install hardwood floors due to my inabilty to vacuum. I don't attempt to lift anymore, small bags of groceries maybe. Good luck with your commute. In the US, Rheumotologists don't treat FM, they just say whether they think you have it or not. I see my internist for medication.
I think with the right treatment you will get back to work. Keep trying different medications until you find the one that helps the most and still enables you to drive the long commute, Best of luck to you,
Sheryl
Minnie57 sheryl37428
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leona18728 Minnie57
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I'm lucky there is a bus stop near where I work at the moment, and my husband takes me on a early shift or picks me up on a late shift which makes it a bit easier,
But not all doom and gloom my friend also has fibromyalgia and it has never effected her driving as she only gets slightly stiff in her neck and shoulders, she has left the car at home sometimes when she is having a flare up and has extreme fatigue,
Have you tried short little driving trips just to see how you get on, you might not find it to bad, but it is scary getting back behind the wheel if you don't feel confident,
Hope things work out for you and you feel better soon.
Minnie57 leona18728
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leona18728 Minnie57
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I gave up mostly because of these dreaded dizzy atacks they have no worning, I couldn't live with myself if I had one while driving and hurt or even killed somebody,
So keep trying and look forward.
Minnie57 leona18728
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sheryl37428 Minnie57
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loxie Minnie57
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Bee70 Minnie57
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I too have a job working with computers and do five hours a day and have recently spoken with occupational health and they have suggested to have a document holder and an ergonomical chair and mouse.
I have driven an automatic car for over fourteen years due the pains, although I do get pains if driving for too long.
My son does my vacuum cleaning for me and certain other house chores which is a help. Need to take a day at a time and take regular breaks.
Gentle hugs  x
Minnie57 Bee70
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