I haven't been on here for awhile. I do TONS of energy work, change my thinking as much as possible and do natural supplements but Am SO tired SO Much and it interferes (that and the STUPID PAIN) with my life. I walk as much as possible and take Tai Chi once a week. I just want it to go away!
I read recently that research now thinks it is inflammation of the Fascia and it sure FEELS like inflammation! Plus they are finding markers of inflammation in people's blood that have Fibro.
It was so much better it seemed almost gone and then the winter came which made it all worse in addition to having broken my wrist and had surgery 6 months ago which flared it all up again. I AM SO DONE WITH THIS!
And my little sister got mad at me because I couldn't drive the extra 1/2 hour or so both ways to see her on a day when I already was driving 3 hours round trip and it was Just Too Much! She said I was using it as an excuse.
{{{{{{{{{{{{energy healing}}}}}}}}}}}} I understand about the cold. My husband, being the wonderful person that he is, moved us to the coast in TX. We have mild winters here and few days cold enough to really mess with my symptoms. Also, being at sea level helps, it has something to do with air pressure.
I’m sorry your sister is mad at you. I know what driving or riding in a car, even for a short period of time, can do to your symptoms. I’ve had people close to me accuse me of the “excuse” thing. I know, it hurts. Hopefully, she’ll get past being mad, and you two can talk about this.
I totally get it all. I especially get the driving issue. I drive 45 minutes to and from work when there is not traffic. It is almost intolerable. I get so frustrated. I am sorry your sister doesn't understand.
I understand what you are saying. I have had days when I wonder what am I going to do to keep pushing myself forward. It took me along time to realize that this is the way it is; there is no cure and few things actually help. Winters are the hardest for me. I live in Wisconsin where it always snows and is terribly cold. Every year I ask my husband to consider moving to somewhere warmer, because I am at the end of my rope by the end of winter. Unfortunately, his job supplies the insurance that we cannot be without.
I am sorry that your sister does not understand. Both my mother and daughter live about an hour away from me; it is still hard to see them as often as I would like. My mother does not understand, thankfully my daughter does.
I understand. I used to be on top of my flare ups and the pain. But the pain began to get uncontrollable. I hate that I cannot control the pain anymore. I was always pumped up on vitamins, meditation and exercise and I kept a very good diet. Now it is gone. I don't know how long it will take to turn it around again. I pray to be able to get something started soon. I don't want to drive any farther than I have to. I'm hoping to use the bus. I've been on that before. As long as I sit completely in the seat it is not to bad.
Thanks everybody that answered. My sister is a very selfish and immature person who thinks the world revolves around her! I do the diet and supplements and exercise and positive thinking and sometimes I just wish I could stop having to push myself so hard and stop pretending I feel better then I do. But on the other hand, I have to be careful not to get down in the dumps and feel sorry for myself which accomplishes nothing! I am grateful for what I have!