Fibromyalgia Community

Dear Becky,

Thank you for starting this discussion..it has, indeedy, been quite a while since we've had a "Get to know each other" thread.

My name is Audrey and I am from GA. My primary dx is SLE lupus with several side dx of other autoimmune diseases (working on close to 20 years now). Secondary dx of arthritis in the early 90s and fm just a few years ago.

My beloved husband passed away a month ago. This FMily has been such a HUGE support in this process; I truly do not know what I would have done without them.

I post a daily Sunshine Report each morning........we would love to read a response from you each day, or as often as your schedule allows....it is probably the easiest method of becoming familiar with the FMily members. Fridays are special--the official roll call...if we do not see your name for a few days, we will get worried about you.

Hope to see you on board often!

Audrey

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I am Bridgette. I was dx 12 yrs. ago when I was a junior in high school and I live in south MS.

Sorry that was so short but I have terrible pains in my hands right now. I hope maybe we can chat later.

Have a good day!!!

Hi Becky, I am Jim and I live in Arkansas( I like to tell people that I live next door to Elvis' Mansion as I live in West memphis,Ar.just across the river from Graceland. I am 61, I was dx about 6 years ago the frist time. I spent a horrible summer due to this, and made 6 trips to the ER before one of the Dr.s finally took the time to look at my symptoms and records to see what it was. Now that I am on the right med., I am doing fairly well.

I first had a problem wirth this, chronic fatigue, in 1969 while in the army and in combat in Vietnam. I have had trouble with it ever since, but was able to control it with high powered vitamins. Being 61, I had my first spell when 20, that means I have had it for over 40 years and didn't know what it was.

I also have IBS, PTSD, Depression, and Osteoarthritis. Being on the correct meds, having a group of nice people like you will find on this borad, and prayers help a lot.

I am a retired, but still fairly active, Baptist Pastor. I had to retire as the aches, pains, and extreme exhaustion made it impossible to do my work.

Jim

Hi!!

I am Penny and had since 2006 but this year fell apart of sorts with POTS and Inappropriate Sinus Tacycardia and breathing spells etc..

All seem to connect for myself to autonomatic dysfunction.

Julie from Canada, 32, Mom of 3.....Next....

Hi and Welcome... I am Jan/dakota/angell... Jan is my given name and the last 2 are nicknames I have gathered thru the years... each having a special meaning to my soul... so my posts are signed respectively lol... hope you don't mind lol

I am in Mesa Arizona... I have ms, fibro, manic depression, and ptsd... I have diabetus and complications... have a digestion problem and neuropathy related to diabetus... I have ibs, and muscle and nerve damage thru out my body... with a very bad spine also... lol... I am a hand full lol... I was diagnosed with fibro 6 months ago... but they are sure it has been a round for a while... lol.. why not everything else has been lol...

I have 3 children and 7 grandchildren and I am 52 years old.... I have been disabled for years so I piddle with a book I am writing and play on the computer and now occasionally watch my grand kids.... I have help most of the time now... but I am still with them... and loving it...

my son takes care of me now... he is a special young man... so is my other son and my daughter is special too.. altho you know this is their mother talking lol... I might be a little prejudice lol... and a lot full of pride... they are very understanding towards my illnesses... and are very supportive...

I am glad you posted this... it is so nice to find out where everyone is... I have wanted to do this a long time and kept chickening out lol... lol...

thanks and keep posting and coming to us.. this is a wonderful loving caring and compassionate group... I can't go a day without them...

take care and bless you...

Hi Becky,

My name is Shawna and I live in North Idaho.

I have had FM for 10 years and DX since 2006.

It is nice to meet you and welcome.

Shawna

Nice idea, Becky!

I live in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, and have been diagnosed with FM since 1993 (and was experiencing problems for years before that but didn't pursue answers until '93) when I was 32. I'm now approaching 49.

I'm Rachel, and I'm 26. Almost 27. I live not too far from Bridgette in south central Mississippi. I'm also a newlywed of almost 6 months. Before getting married I lived in central Louisiana, not too far from MeMe. Louisiana was and always will be home.

I'm unemployed by choice, and I spend my days keeping the house clean, writing, cross-stitching and cooking. I love to bake, and my husband loves to eat what I bake!

Was dx'd a little over 3 years ago, but like so many others have been dealing with it for at least 10 years. There's severe thunderstorms marching through Mississippi this afternoon so I'm not doing that great today.

Hi Becky....I'm Sheryl a/k/a SherylAnne here and I live in NW Georgia and I was dx with FM in 2007 but I think I've suffered from it much longer along with a long list of other health problems.....

I'm a stay at home Nana who babysits and enjoys her family......

I'm a 54 yr. old Southern Belle who has 2 sons ages 32, 33 and a 28 yr. old daughter who is the mother of my 7 beautiful grandbabies....ages from 11 yrs..-- 17 months old.....and I have a wonderful, loving husband of 34 yrs. this coming Nov. 6th...

It's good to meet you and all the new members....Great Post.....

HI Becky!

So cool to see everyone's responses! Never mind that this didn't post the first time and I'm repeating it!! LOL!

I'm 38, was diagnosed about 10 years ago but have had symptoms since I was 7 after a severe abuse situation. So, I'm 31 years of fibro experience....

I was a forensic child abuse investigator, however now I'm on disability. About 3 years ago, I had several large blood clots move into my lungs, causing a heart attack on the way. I wasn't expected to live through it, but I'm stubborn. After that, my job decided it was time for me to be on disability.

I've recently started 2 fibro support groups in my area. I love it! It gives me a meaning and support!

Take care and looking forward to seeing you post here often!

Aimee

Hi Becky........Nice to meet you. I haven't been here in a while. I have been very depressed lately as I was diagnosed with FM about 3 months ago and RA about 7 weeks ago. I am slowly coming back. I am on so many meds right now, trying to get all this mess under control.

This has been a great way to actually meet everyone and know where all lives. I live in Bogalusa, Louisiana......that is about 50 miles NE of New Orleans. I live in the country with my wonderful husband of almost 26 years and our 4 children and 1 and 1/2 grandbabies. Second one is due in January. Our oldest child is 24 and our youngest is 2. Crazy, I know........but, I wouldn't have it any other way. My family is my support group. I love them so much. And, I may not post here often (I hope I can get on more), but I read everyday. My depression is getting better, so I hope to add my two cents here once again.

Hope to keep in touch and I wish everyone no pain or low pain days and sleepful nights!!!!

Hi Becky,

My name is Sherri and I will be 49 on Dec.2. I live in southeast Iowa.Diagnosed last year in Aug.

I don't work anymore as I have filed for disability.Spend my days with babysitting.My grandsons keep me active.They are 2 and 5 years old.

Welcome to the FMily!

Oh yeah, and I live in Ohio, just north of Dayton. As I was told when I first moved here, the armpit of America!

Hi! I live in Columbus, OH.

I was diagnosed in 2006 after a knee replacement. I had a hip replaced in 2003 and was still in a lot of pain. I didn't believe the dr at first -- but since then have found out more about the disease ---- mostly from here. I also had Degerative Disc Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome.

I'm 62 --- married to my present husband for 2 1/2 years. He has 2 boys and I have a son and daughter --- five grandchildren to them --- and several more from the SO's that they live with --- I consider them all my grandchildren. I also work full-time and take care of my hubby who is disabled.

Welcome aboard! Karen