It has been quite a few years since I have been on here. I am sorry for disappearing like I did. Too much going on to put on here and it would put me back in a place that I don't want to be. All I know is that I am glad to be back on here.
In the last two years, I have had major back surgery with repair of 5 discs, below my waist. It DID help the back pain but for some reason, since the surgeries, I have had many more flare ups with my fibro and it has been horrid. Also my depression went on a full roar and the Dr. has me on a fairly new medication *Fetzima* and it has been a wonder drug for me. I have had just a few bad days in the last year and absolutely no side effects from it. In fact, I lost almost 100 lbs. last year and that in itself is amazing. I did have high hopes that the weight loss and the change in my diet would help the fibro, but no such luck. Oh well, you can't have everything, right? I really can't complain with all of the changes.
Can you ever get used to the pain that you live with daily? I don't think so but it does get easier to live with if I try to focus on the good things.
Welcome back! I don't think I knew you from before, only been on here a few years. I think it's great that people can check back in here. In answer to your question, I don't think you ever do get used to the pain, for me it has been about changing my relationship with the pain, and using lots of different strategies to manage it. Totally agree that if you try and focus on good things, that always helps. Congrats for losing the weight too! Wish you well.
Thank you for acknowledging that I am here again. Phew, I didn't think that anyone would remember that I was even ever here. LOL
Suzie, I AM in better spirits and it feels good, just for that part.
Anne, I am glad to be back on here. It seems like the days just go by and before you know it, you realized that you have lapsed with so many things. I NEED to be in touch with people that know what I am going through and they GET IT. I try not to whine because it sure doesn't get you anywhere with your family and friends, but like they say, unless you wear a sign, nobody know that you are suffering. Darned if you do, darned if you don't. I do try to focus on the good things and the greatest in my life is my five year old Grandaughter. I started teaching her how to embroider on Sunday and promised her that when she turns 6 (in Feb) I will teach her how to sew on a machine. They have the cutest little kids machines and I thought I would get one for her for Christmas. Gotta start when they are young because if you don't, they get away....
Hi Squeaker. I just peeked back in too. Nice to see you here. I’m glad this community is here as I am staying down a bit and love the commeradery here. Be in contact. Take care.
Kitty