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Newly diagnosed

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karen95101
karen95101

Hello everyone!

I have been newly diagnosed after 3-4 years of going round in circles to find out why I feel as I do.

It is a relief to know I'm not imagining my pain and my tiredness is nothing to do with mneopause.

I now have some control as it now has a name.

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  • sukes
    sukes karen95101

    Posted

    It's always good Karen, to have a name for something, however as to some control, in a lot of cases, mine also, it, the dreaded Fibro seems to be in control!

    It absolutely thrives on stress and it's difficult not to get stressed when you are in pain and totally exhausted just getting out of bed. 

    I'm allergic to a lot of meds, hopefully you will have some control regarding that side of it.  Being positive does help.  Big gentle hugs. x

    • karen95101
      karen95101 sukes

      Posted

      Hi there

      I've decided if I can get one foot out of bed the other one better join it coz there's a whole world out there I don't wanna miss!

      Fibromyalgia I know who you are and l choose to face you and say you can't beat me now that you're out in the open!!

  • kazza111
    kazza111 karen95101

    Posted

    Hi Karen, I am recently going through health issues and my symptoms point to Fibro - but not to sure as it also could be Thyroid problems in which i am getting bloods for, I was wondering how do you get checked out for Firbomyalgia? And what were your symptoms if you don't mind me asking?

    Thnaks

    ?

    • karen95101
      karen95101 kazza111

      Posted

      Many other conditions had to be ruled out before FM could be ruled in.

      My Symptoms include widespread pain, stiffness, extreme fatigue and foggy memory.

  • tbay
    tbay karen95101

    Posted

    Same here with me Karen. In Menopause and with Fibromyalgia. Symptoms can be quite similar. I thought it my be the stress of the menopause that triggers the Fibromyalgia flares but think it's just coincidence.

    • karen95101
      karen95101 tbay

      Posted

      We have a collection of symptoms that many people find hard to understand...find it hard myself at times tbh.

      So I'm going to just try and live with it in the best way I can.

      Good luck my lovely 😊

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