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[LynetteR]

Hello, my very first post. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and feel really happy to have stumbled across this forum. I feel it might help me cope. I have been reading some posts for a few days but felt reluctant at first to write something. But here I am doing it, big step for me as I suffer with anxiety. Next time I hope I have something a little more interesting for you to read x

[EquineArcher77]

Welcome Lynette, and well done for reaching out x

[LynetteR in reply to EquineArcher77]

Thankyou for the welcome 😊 x

[Fibro_rocker in reply to LynetteR]

Hi Lynette,

you are very welcome.. you are most definitely in the right place,,

have been visiting this super forum for about a month now, I have learnt so much and been able to help others also!!! It feels like a new family, but one that understands how you feel!!!

once again , welcome😆😆😆

[maxwellous]

Welcome LynetteR, look forward to joining in with us.

xx

[LynetteR in reply to maxwellous]

Thankyou, still not sure if I'm doing this right, sure I will find my way soon. I am looking forward to listening to people with the same troubles as I have.......at last I know I'm not going mad xx

[mattoid-mags]

Hi Lynette, welcome to this wonderful site. I'm sure you will have plenty to things to say, questions to ask when you feel more comfortable. They are all a friendly, caring bunch here and I'm sure you will fit right in. Take care, Mags x

[LynetteR]

Sorry guys I am still finding my way about this site. Was just wondering if anyone could help me about my medication. I have been started on gabapentin 75mg per day to start, then double the following week and triple the next. Is this about right as I am in a lot of pain and it doesn't seem to be helping, anyone else been started like this? X

[Julie63 in reply to LynetteR]

Hi and welcome Lynette. Glad you have found your way here, hope you find it as helpful as i have. Yes, it is usual for you to start gabapentin at a low dose then build up to make sure it suits you. Sorry but it can take a while for you to get the right balance of pain and sleep meds, stick with it, there can be a light at the end of the tunnel! Gentle hugs, Julie xxxxx

[LynetteR in reply to Julie63]

Thankyou, just feeling frustrated with the tiredness and not having the energy to do things 😞 x

[Hidden]

Hi Lynette,

Welcome to the forum, I hope you find it as helpful and as much fun as I do. There are some extremely knowledgeable people and also some very witty ones to keep you on your toes

Hope to see you about the forum

[LynetteR in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou, I have learned so much from just 1 day on hear.....x

[phlebo123]

Hiya Lynette and welcome!

Just to let you know that there is a lot of useful information on fibroaction.org (the "mother" website) if you have not already had chance to look at it.

Don't be afraid to ask questions ... there is usually someone who can offer you some advice. Xxx

[caninecrazy]

welcome to this wonderful site. the lovely , kind people on here have helped me so much with information and support, each and everyone of them have helped me more than they'll ever know.

looking forward to bumping into you in the future.

hugs x

[emjay2]

Hi Lynette,

Welcome to the site. I only joined a few days ago and have found everybody to be really supportive and warm and caring just in that short space of time, so you've done the right thing by joining.

Take care xxx

[LynetteR in reply to emjay2]

I already feel better, just hearing other people talk about things and that I'm not going mad....thankyou x

[BlueMermaid3]

Hello Lynette

I just wanted to wish you a very warm welcome and to say you're are doing just fine 😊.

I suffer from anxiety (big time!) so I completely understand where you are coming from.

Fibromyalgia is a very unique illness that affects everyone very differently. If you have any questions, just ask away. I've been on this forum for a couple of years now. Joining has been one of the best things I've ever done.

As Tiredalot says there are some very witty people on here (Tiredalot is one of them). So join in, have a laugh, moan, rant or post a question.

Look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Gentle hugs Lu xx

[LynetteR in reply to BlueMermaid3]

Thankyou, that's really lovely to hear, I'm so happy I've found this site......people who at last completely understand how I'm feeling ....x

[TheAuthor]

Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance. I sincerely hope that you find the forum useful, informative and loads of fun! I am genuinely sorry to read that you also have Fibro, and I sincerely hope that your pain is under control for you. I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[mamabassey]

Hi lynetteR.. welcome. Im am fairly new to the forum and I have found it not only informative but very friendly. I hooe you get out of this group as much as I do. Hugx Deb x

[fenbadger]

Hi Lynette, and welcome. Do everything at your own pace, including finding your way round the site. Try looking at some of the pinned posts and brows the topics. But don't go into information overload. It can be a bit daunting at first. There are lots of lovely people here, I still remember my own early days, now there's a miracle