# Stress and pain **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [January 23, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/stress-and-pain/5109 "2015-01-23T23:28:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cookie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/cookie/32/2161_2.png) [@cookie](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/cookie)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/stress-and-pain/5109/1 "2015-01-23T23:28:57Z")
I am at the point whatever I do, or medication I take, the pain and fatigue has become unbearable. I have had a really stressful few months, constantly fighting off infections. I have had a few falls, where Imy legs have just given way. I had a BIG birthday ( 60th ) my family had spent months planning for me, when my mum died suddenly a week before, her funeral was the day before my birthday. I feel like I am ranting on, and I have always tried to be " half glass full " about my illness, but the stress must have contributed to the way I feel now. I have some good real friends and family, but there’s only so much that you can moan about ---
**Author:** ![BaltimoreBaby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/baltimorebaby/32/1254_2.png) [@BaltimoreBaby](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/BaltimoreBaby)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/stress-and-pain/5109/2 "2015-01-24T00:15:12Z")
Oh, Cookie, I am sorry you’re having so much pain. We’re glad you reached out. I wonder if you are in a flare from the stress of your Mom’s passing. That is a very difficult thing. Try to take care of yourself and be easy with yourself to lower your stress. Resting and warm baths help alot as well. We also have a Mindfulness group on our site. The group’s administrator is a wonderful moderator here (Auburnm) and she has posted some very soothing meditation exercises. I have tried them and they have helped me considerably in calming the pain levels. Also, although I understand you may feel frustrated with medications, if you haven’t checked in with your doctors recently, I still think it’s a good idea to do so. You may have something else going on that is exacerbating your Fibro pain and fatigue levels or need an adjustment in your medications. I hope things start to look up for you soon and you feel better. We’re always here for you when you need a place where others understand. Hugs and Happy Belated Birthday, Laurie ---
**Author:** ![Quilter\_s\_Way](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/quilter_s_way/32/3379_2.png) [@Quilter\_s\_Way](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Quilter_s_Way)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2015, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/stress-and-pain/5109/3 "2015-01-24T05:31:15Z")
Cookie, Thinking of you going thru this much pain. Hoping you have good doctors getting you thru everything. If you need anything, this is a good place. QW ---
**Author:** ![purplebutterfly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/purplebutterfly/32/1839_2.png) [@purplebutterfly](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/purplebutterfly)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/stress-and-pain/5109/4 "2015-01-25T21:13:58Z")
cookie I am sorry for the loss of your mother. It helps to come here and rant/moan at times. I am glad you have good family and friends that can help also The advice you recieved earlier is very good Happy belated birthday and I hope you are soon back to being " half glass full" person I will be thinking of you ---
**Author:** ![Deb4](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/deb4/32/3243_2.png) [@Deb4](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Deb4)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/stress-and-pain/5109/5 "2015-01-25T22:09:18Z")
Oh, Cookie, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s no wonder that you feel the way that you do. My thoughts & prayers are with you as you struggle thru your pain & the loss of your mother. HUGS from Deb