# Looking for Support

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/looking-for-support/8719>\
**Category:** Introductions\
**Created:** [October 25, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/looking-for-support/8719 "2016-10-25T14:31:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![kdefrancisco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/kdefrancisco/32/6855_2.png) [@kdefrancisco](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/kdefrancisco)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/looking-for-support/8719/1 "2016-10-25T14:31:03Z")

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kdefrancisco

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Hi all, I am new to this site and looking for a support group so to speak. I am 36 years old and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in Nov 2015. I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since I was a child as a result of Rheumatic Fever. I have had flares and times where I feel absolutely amazing and wonder if I am even in need of care or meds. It’s usually when I start thinking I am “healed” that I have a flare. Last week was the worst, I woke up and could not move my left leg. My hubby had to help me to the restroom and I was in such bad pain. I go to the doctor on Friday because they want to run some additional test.  
I take Cymbalta and Gabapentin. Both have helped me. I am moving to almost 100% clean eating and no artificial anything. I used to be an avid runner, and can still go 3 miles 3x week when I feel okay. I work full-time and my employer has been amazing through this process. I am looking for ways to heal and ways to understand what is happening to my body.  
Thanks for letting me join the group.

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**Author:** ![AnneV](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/annev/32/3148_2.png) [@AnneV](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/AnneV)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/looking-for-support/8719/2 "2016-10-25T21:02:42Z")

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Hello kdefrancisco,  
Welcome to you! Thank-you for introducing yourself. You will find this community friendly and supportive. Please feel free to ask questions, join in discussions or start one of your own. I wish you well.  
Take care, Anne