Hi I am new here.

[baroqueh]

I am pleased to find this group. I have fibro and other things, including being Floxed by Cipro this year. Fibro was the thief that stole my life. My career, my sport, my income, my relationship, my farm, my athleticism, my mind, my volunteer work, my ability to be social. Had it 25 years now, sometimes it improves for a bit but basically it's been a continuous downward slide. I still cannot accept it.

[cespinosa]

Hi welcome to the forum,this is a great forum. The people here are friendly helpful and sometimes funny. Administration is great too ask any question and they will try to steer you in the right direction. I know fibro is hard to accept I understand. I can't believe the things i did effortlessly is a job now!!! Little things like get up! Shower! Make tea! Naptime😴😟 sorry to hear about your cipro poisoning or floxed is it getting better. I hope so. Well hello again. Take care. Chris

[Aishah50]

I can relate to you post so well.!!! What I read is someone who is strong, that fights against adversity and has found the determination to carry on. Fibro does take a lot but it also gives us time to reflect, enjoy the simple things and take pleasure in what we can do. I have suffered with Fibro since I was in my 20's. Over 33 years. I have learnt that being angry about being ill, physically drains my energy so I choose to be positive and focus on the things than bring relief or joy to my life. I have also learnt that I am not alone, thousands of people are facing a similar battle to what I am. Forums like this are a godsend, with a wealth of lived experience, knowledge and expertise from what Doctors to visit to coping statergies for Fibro flares.

Welcome Baroqueh.

[grandmama16]

I hear ya and am so sorry. Can you still ride? What a gorgeous horse you are on.

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi baroqueh let me wish you a very warm welcome to the group. I am sorry you are suffering we understand what you are dealing with. I have had fibro 30+ years now and my understanding or accepting it is still very hard for me too. I once loved to walk everywhere now I need a wheelchair just to walk a few yards it's mad.

You will find many lovely caring people here who are willing to support and share their experiences with you and offer advice if asked for it.

You may like to take a look at our mother site it has a wealth of information fmauk.org

I see you have left your post unlocked if you wish to lock it here is a link to help you do that for this and futer posts healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

By locking your posts it keeps it from the world wide web and as a rule will generate more replies. May i say what a beautiful horse that is . Are you the lady riding ? very pretty too.

Please feel welcomed xx

Mo

[Ramjets]

Hi baroqueh, nice to meet you lovely. I can totally relate to what you have said about fibro robbing you of so much as will most people on here. We have all suffered losses because of it and so have to go through a grieving process. It's taken me a long time to try and accept it and even now I'm still not quite there if I'm honest. However you have come to the right place to receive support and advice from people who can empathise with you. You're not alone hun so welcome to the forum, I hope you will find it as friendly and invaluable as I do. x

[baroqueh]

The chestnut horse is Amber, a Quarter horse. That was about 3 years ago. She was a friends and I rode her in Western Games show and got a 1st in Flag and a few thirds.

Last time I rode was a year ago at my volunteer job where I made horses fit and trained them to be school horses. I have not been well enough to ride.

My horses were both greys (white). An Andalusian named "Andy" Augusto Grazioso and a National Show horse named "Max" well's Silver Hammer. I rode Dressage, Jumper and Western Games with them. I lost Max in an arson fire. I had to give up Andy 3 years ago after having him 15 years as I could no longer afford him. He is the horse on my home page.

I now live in a small, ground floor, subsidized apartment that has some handicap features to make things easier. I am lucky to have it, but so miss my little farm by the lake and do not enjoy living in a city.