Ø I am a 48 year old female trying to work a full time job. I could not do it all without my partner, who takes care of the kids, pets, house, yard, cars, and me.
Ø I was diagnosed in 2010, but believe I may have had some symptoms since 1994.
Ø The most frightening part of my illness is the fibrofog and the fear that my kids might one day have fibromyalgia.
Ø I may "look" healthy, but I have near constant pain, fatigue, and fog. I suffer from non-restorative sleep, a vitamin D deficiency, dry eyes, scoliosis, IBS, TMJ, bursitis, tendonitis, scoliosis, and who knows what else.
Ø I do NOT enjoy using all of my vacation days for sick days and doctor appointments.
Ø I am not stupid; however, I do not move, talk, think, or remember as well as I once did. Please be patient with me.
Ø I do not enjoy taking all of the medications I have to take in order to function. And, no, the pain pills are not fun - they just take an edge off the pain.
Ø My ability to function and level of pain are in constant flux. I may feel great one second and not be able to move the next. Because of this I cannot commit to things as I once did.
Ø There is always a trade-off. If I do something today, I will pay for it later in pain and fatigue.
Ø I am trying as hard as I can. When I can do more, I do. When I cannot, I don't. When I shouldn't, I appreciate the reminder.
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The content on this blog is offered for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The posts are merely my opinions, rants and ramblings. Reviews of products or treatments are also just my opinion. I do not receive any compensation for any of my opinions.
