Diagnosed with fibromyalgia

[Sandyjr]

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and just wanted to say hello.

[Kitten-kat23]

Hello and welcome to the gang. How are you feeling today? 

[Sandyjr in reply to Kitten-kat23]

Today is not a good day the pain is dreadful and I am just discovering the many different aspects of Fibromyalgia. Hoping tomorrow is a better day. Thank you for your welcome

[GibboLu]

Hi and welcome. I was diagnosed yesterday. 

[Hidden in reply to GibboLu]

Getting a diagnosis is half the battle isn't it? Being listened to and understood is a big part of it all too and that's where this forum really helps

[TheAuthor in reply to GibboLu]

Hi GibboLu

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance.

I am so genuinely sorry to read that you also have Fibro and I want to  sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[treefrog12 in reply to GibboLu]

GibboLu .... crazy fibro moment...when I first read your name my brain said to me 'GobbiLu' - welcome to the forum...hope I have not offended you by telling you this as we're all very friendly on here... honest Hope you're having a reasonable day xxxxxxx BTW - I'm a relative newbie too...diagnosed in March this year.

[GibboLu in reply to treefrog12]

Haha it made me laugh. Having a fairly painful day today. I have to plod on and smile. 

[treefrog12 in reply to GibboLu]

Phew! Glad I made you smile take care xx

[Sab123blossom]

Hi Sandy....I was diag last April and tam so glad to have found these friends on this site..I am sure it will be somewhere that you can learn a lot from, ..everyone especially the moderators are soooooo patient...repeating stuff for us as we discover this site, and try to deal with our own Fibro...all the best...keep on keeping on, 

[Sandyjr in reply to Sab123blossom]

Thank you so much, I am glad that I have found this site

[Sandyjr]

Thank you so much 

[Hidden]

Hi

Sorry to hear that you are a fellow sufferer.

I think you'll be very pleased that you've joined this sight as everyone is very helpful and kind. You can learn a lot, have a moan and get support, people post funny and cute things. I have been on it for about a month and was very low when I joined and felt so alone, I have had great support and it's given my spirits such a lift. I am really happy that I've joined 👍🤗

Keep reading up on fibro and keep going to Drs for help if you feel you need it. Most of all pace yourself and only do what you feel you can do. It's important to learn to relax.

Take care of yourself and I hope you feel a bit better soon.

Best wishes.

[Sandyjr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much

[Hidden]

Hi Sandy, welcome to our wonderful friendly and informative forum.  I am so sorry that you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but you are in good company here

[neesey1005]

Hi welcome to new friends hope the diagnosis was not a big shock - neesex

[Sandyjr in reply to neesey1005]

Hi I don't think it was a shock as I have had symptoms for so long. In a funny way I felt relieved to get the diagnosis, to tell me that it was a real condition, if that makes sense.

[rosewine]

I would just like to say welcome to this friendly forum Sandy and GibboLu.  I look forward to your future posts.x

[Sandyjr in reply to rosewine]

Thank you

[Bambamsnan]

Hi and welcome to a very good site keeps you up beat and help and advice and the one other thing is every body is in the same boat 

Carol☺

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi there

Welcome to our wonderful forum 😊  You have found yourself a bunch of caring, kind, compassionate people who all know how you feel. 

As you are newly diagnosed it would be a great help for you to have a look at our mother site for loads of information fmauk.org

I personally have had Fibromyalgia for over 34 years and have been a member of the forum of four years. 

My advice to you would be to take some time to get used to your diagnosis. Try to let the whole thing sink in before you do too much. 

Some of the things your GP can refer you for, depending upon the severity of your symptoms are physio, Pain Clinic, Pain Management Clinic, and others dependant upon where you live. 

If you take a look at the right side of your screed under Pinned Posts in blue there are simple steps to learn how to lock your post. 

If you should need some help, please let me know and I will be happy to lock it for you.

I have made some truly wonderful life long friendships here. I sincerely hope that you will too.

Wishing you less pain and more peace

Lu x

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[Sorebones]

Welcome to the madhouse! Seriously though, we all have Fibro and most have other medical problems on top. We have to keep smiling or we'd go nuts! 

I know what you mean about eventually getting a diagnosis. It's a double edged sword. Not the best thing to be told, but now you know what is wrong you can get on with dealing with it. 

Feel free to ask questions, have a moan or tell a joke. It's a good family to be a part of 🐸

[Hilsam]

Hello and welcome, Sandyjr. Just want to echo what everyone else has said. It's a complex illness and it's so good to have somewhere where people understand that and support each other, Hilary

[ryanbone10]

Hi Sandyjr ,

Welcome to our wonderful community forum. You've certainly found the best.

You'll find caring, compassionate dignified friends here anytime day or night.

Feel free to chat anytime.

Look forward to seeing you around!

Soft hugs,

Elizabeth xx

[peck]

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but you have found the place you need yo be.We  have people to help and some to make you laugh like you probably haven't in a long while.Welcome and please do stick around!!! Peck🐤

[Nelehnoddle]

Hi ..me to .😕

[TheAuthor in reply to Nelehnoddle]

Hi Nelehnoddle

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance.

I am so genuinely sorry to read that you also have Fibro and I want to  sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[TheAuthor]

Hi Sandyjr

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? Welcome to the forum and it is wonderful to make your acquaintance.

I am so genuinely sorry to read that you also have Fibro and I want to  sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Treewade]

Good morning and hello, and a very big warm welcome xxxxxx

[Hidden]

Hi and Welcome, sorry to read you had a bad day, I hope today is much better for you. Take care.xx