just found you.

[uggycat]

morning everyone I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 2 months ago. Cannot believe it affects me mentally as well, woke up felt like dying this morning. Is this all part of it? would be good to chat to someone one to one, as well as sharing xx

[Trikki]

Morning Uggycat.....love the name!! Unfortunately Fibro affects our bodies in all different ways, mental as well as physical. Have you spoken with your doctor about your "mental state" as he needs to know to assess the best meds for you. Anxiety, stress, worry all affect our pain levels....which isn't good! I do hope your day is as good as it can be.....

Trikki x

PS: You can share all you like as we all understand.

[BlueMermaid3]

Hello uggycat

Welcome to the forum

As you are so newly diagnosed you may find it helpful to take a look at our mother site for a wealth of information on Fibromyalgia fmauk.org

Do you mind me asking whether you waited a long time for a diagnosis?

Due to the fact that (for some) Fibromyalgia means constant severe pain and fatigue it can be very hard to accept that this is the way life is going to be from now on. Acceptance is a large part of having a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and it can take some time to truly come to terms with having this condition.

Fibro can be managed to a certain extent with medication, vitamins and gentle exercise.

Have you made an appointment to see your GP to discuss how you are feeling? It may be a good idea for you to do this.

Unfortunately getting a formal diagnosis, can make many of us feel bereft and at a loss as to what happens now.

I don't think that you will look back now you have found us. We are a very inclusive forum where everyone is welcome to join in with everything that is happening.

You will find that you make many new friends here who all understand how you feel.

Wishing you less pain and more peace

Lu x

Administrator

[uggycat in reply to BlueMermaid3]

Thank you all for replying if I seem like I am ignoring you, because not that good with computers xxx

[BlueMermaid3 in reply to uggycat]

If you need any help at all please let me know.

I can talk you through how to use the forum.

It is a bit difficult to get to grips with to start with.

I'd be more than happy to help.

Take care

Lu xx

PS To post your replies just click the green box underneath saying submit reply.

You're doing great so far ☺ xx

[peck]

Hi uggycat , I know how you feel.It affects me more mentally than physically.I wish you the very best. Peck.🐤

[woopcushen]

hi ugglycat, it affects me badly physically and everyone will tell you im just mental lol

but yes it affects me mentally too. forgetting words, struggling to make ppl understand what im going on about. it can be hard, but as bluemermaid said acceptance is a big part of coping.

we all have a good moan on here so feel free, but we also have fun, laughter is the best medicine or so they say

hugs xx

[angiesmith50]

Hi uggycat

Your post says everything.i'm sorry to say that yes this is it angel. You've hit that brick wall and now you have to climb it. It does feel impossible but You'l do it. Take one day at a time. Take care and post on here when you need a friend x

[Janet28]

Hi there uggycat & welcome to the forum ☺ I'm sorry you have been diagnosed with Fibro & unfortunately yes it does effect you mentally.

The term for it is Fibro fog & many people get forgetful, I forget what day it is sometimes, I mean like, I forgot my birthday lol..I find it very difficult to concentrate on anything for long, it effects you emotionally when you can't physically do what you once could. It does make a lot of ppl. With Fibro suffer with depression, living with chronic pain.

What I will say though, is it effects everyone differently & some ppl.seem to have it more severe than others & may often have other problems, like myself, I also have Arthritis.

But you have come to the right place & I'm sure you will love the forum as we all do.

Peace, luv n light

Jan x

[uggycat]

Hi again the reason I have used uggycat, is because I called one of my cats that name because I thought she was ugly (but love her to bits) I have a very good doctor will tell him about this site,. Have discussed fibromyalgia a little with him , When I get to grips with this site, will open up a whole new world of help. Think I have posted, that not ignoring you all, but not that good with computers xxx

[Steve49]

Hi.

A very big welcome.

Yes mine is up & down and left to right currently.

I have not been on the planet today.

Wife went too work this mourning at 7.15 and she woke me at 4.15 this afternoon.

Still in Pain & ready for bed now !!!!!

I'm only 50 but I currently feel 150.

Never mind tomorrow might be a "Better Day"

"Hopefully"

Please let me know if I can help ????

Steve.

[uggycat in reply to Steve49]

Hi still very confused finding my way round site (nothing to do with having fibromyalgia I hope) would you mind telling me what medication you take, I'm on morphine and am a bit worried by it, also Lydia, which I'm not very happy with xx uggyct

[Steve49 in reply to uggycat]

Hi, no probs - please let me help with getting around the site ???

Here's my meds:

Pregabaline 600mg per day.

Oxcarbazipine 300mg per day.

Amitriptline 150mg per night.

Amantadine 150mg per day.

TransTec Patches every 4 days.

How much Morphine are you taking ???

Are they patches or tablets ???

Which Lycria med are you taking ???

Don't you like theses meds ???

Sorry but do you take any other meds ???

Sorry for all of the questions just trying to get the picture.

"Please please" contact me if you need any help & advise.

Steve.

[Robbie138]

Hi uggycat, I hope you enjoy it here, unfortunately we all suffer with one thing or another, but the beauty is we never close, no matter what time you feel like a chat someone is always about. Tonight I've tried 3 times to get to sleep but nope here I am again. It's a great site, even though we don't see one another, we can speak freely with one another as if we've known each other all our lives. And you are never judged here. Wishing you the best ❤️X

[TheAuthor]

Hi uggycat

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 of how you have been suffering and struggling 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