Malisa's Fibromyalgia StoryMy fibromyalgia history and diagnosisI am a 41 year old female. Well my pain started shortly after a car accident in 1993. I didn't know what it was until about 2 years ago when my GYN was performing a routine exam and noticed that I have lots of tender points. She said that she studied Fibro and that she thinks I have it. My fibromyalgia symptoms I have no energy to do the things that I used to do all the time. I would rather roll over and sleep than have sex. I am raising my 2 grandchildren (2 and 4) and I cannot do it the way I would like. Every part of my body is tender. I hurt if I roll over on a wrinkle in my blanket. It hurts if my husband holds me. Sometimes it hurts to just shave my legs. I have the RLS, cronic Insomnia, Gastritis, IBS and depression. I keep headaches all the time. I have suffered from migraines since I was 15. I stay irritable. I feel so lazy and guilty. Whenever I need something from the freezer I have to have my husband get it for me because I can't let my stomach or ribs touch the sides of the freezer. On a bad day,I can't do something as simple as laying my arm on the car door while driving, or touching my neck or shoulders with the brush while brushing my hair. I used to exercise and walk daily. Now I am about 100 lbs overweight. I hate myself and what I am doing to my life and the lives of my loved ones. How can I expect them to understand when I don't. My fibromyalgia dos and don'ts I don't know any do's and don'ts other than telling everyone don't touch me. I am just hopeless. Homepage Disclaimer: As required by the FDA, this website is for informational purposes only. This website is not meant to treat, diagnose, or prevent any disease. Always consult your medical professional for advice with regard to your condition. |