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Out for a wander today but I'm having a foggy/tired afternoon and I tend to stagger and sway a lot when walking,especially out on my own. A couple thought I was drunk! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ I've taken my very embarrassed self back home...Gets harder every week to hide the symptoms of Fibro.

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Bless you hun! I know how you feel, I do a very gangster walk when my hips are starting to hurt! I am struggling to keep my eyes open today and everything that comes out of my mouth seems to be hmmm you know the wotsit or thingy or you know the thing that does this haha xxx

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to DanielleGemma

I'm the exact same! Can't even coordinate putting a dinner together for the kids...Maybe the dark days are clouding my thoughts as well as everything else ๐Ÿค”

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I know how you feel! Iโ€™m barely sleeping at the moment and itโ€™s really starting to get me down ๐ŸŒปโ™ฅ๏ธ

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to DanielleGemma

Yeh it's pretty rough going. Have a brandy and a nap ๐Ÿ˜†

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DanielleGemma in reply to Pfmfnmcg

Haha I will take the nap! Maybe a warm squash?? Xxx

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to DanielleGemma

Or 3? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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DanielleGemma in reply to Pfmfnmcg

Are you making haha :) xx

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to DanielleGemma

I'll make a big bowl.of 'fruit punch ' and an even bigger straw! ๐Ÿ˜†

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DanielleGemma in reply to Pfmfnmcg

Haha now this sounds good haha xxx

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YASMINTINAFMA UK Volunteer

Afternoon , can I ask you do you have a friend or family member that can accompany you sometimes out on a walk ??? It's lovely to have someone along side you for a chat or a giggle, I find when I can taking a friend it is much more enjoyable we put the world to rights and swap stories and news . Would it make you feel more comfortable to have someone by your side for safety as well ?? I know I've grapped a friend /families arm when balance has suddenly gone . Wishing you well today xx

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to YASMINTINA

I normally do go out with someone but I thought I'd brave it today on my own...will stick to having a babysitter with me from now on ๐Ÿ˜…

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That's good to hear more for your safety and reassurance as well. I'm sure the other people/person you take along the way will benefit too they can get the excercise and company too , so look it as a 2 way thing enjoy the next trip out xx

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Pfmfnmcg

I haven't told anyone about the condition and the symptoms...I just bribe them with the prospect of a free lunch if they come out with me ๐Ÿ˜‰

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That's very kind of you , is there any reason you feel you cannot talk about what's going on with you ? A listening ear they say. I was diagnosed this year because I found a doctor that listened but the fibro has been going on a few years. At 1st I suppose I tried to keep it under wraps but when I kept saying no and cancelling on friends socially it was time to let them know why . I have some good girlie friends my besties I have to say are brilliant reassuring and kind . Think now if someone came along with no understanding the door would be shut tight . I'm hoping havin a chat on the forum helps I joined in July this year and found it helpful x

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to YASMINTINA

I'd rather just keep it under wraps and manage independently. I've lost most of my friends now as like you,I was continually cancelling social events etc. They've never asked why and ive never explained. I joined this forum last year I think but I forgot about it til earlier. Hopefully I'll get some hints&tips on how to manage day to day a bit better ๐Ÿค”

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Taz2

When im fatigued or foggy im the same

Its not just you,iv been staggering a bit for all while now an I generally limp along when my back pains bad,I often wonder if people think I'm drunk! Its embarrassing๐Ÿ˜ณ I keep meaning too ask my doc about the staggering x

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Feel like my brains squashed. If you manage to get an answer from your doctor let me know.

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I will do I go in there with so many problems I always forget things but I'll try an remember โ˜บ

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I find writing a list on a memo in my phone helps when I'm visiting the GP. I just show him the notes I've made as I'm like you- can barely remember my own kids names these days ๐Ÿ˜…

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I write notes but get side tracked an still forget things! Sounds like your having bad fibro fog ?

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Yeh it's quite bad bad. I've became quite the expert at avoiding people/situations where I'm required to talk or remember details.

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Its awfull isent it๐Ÿ˜• I get stressed when I'm trying too remember,its a vicious circle

Good idea tho,I will just show them the list โ˜บthanks

i too can't walk in a straight line

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It's awful isn't it? Like trying to walk on a ship that's sailing through rough waters ๐Ÿ˜‚

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house77

Hi I was exactly the same,I even got myself a walking stick, am 50, my sister made me feel a little ashamed that I had to have one, but its helped me walk straight, and it feels better, having something to learn on,

I walk quiet slow as have Arthritis in hips back knees, my only downfall is I get pains in wrist and arms, so got to rotate the stick.

all the best to you.xx

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Pfmfnmcg in reply to house77

If it helps you that's the main thing. My sister's would be the same if I was to get a stick ๐Ÿ˜…

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Bea61 in reply to house77

Hi, I have to use a stick just as I have to wear glasses...shame on your sister for lacking in empathy and support....we all need what we need and yes i too walk better with the stick and it gives me confidence..

I had a mild stroke few years ago so have a limp and my widespread OA is quite severe some days so if i have tooo many spasms i don't leave the house ...make the most of this sunny weather before we are all locked in for Autumn.

Best wishes

Bea

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house77 in reply to Bea61

Thank you Bea,

yes I thought that to , about my sister being insensitive. I've also got OA in some lower joints. Gives me great pain.

I went to see my arm specialist recently, and he more or less dismissed my arms pains, saying the xrays don't look to bad, so I said to him. Well how come I been in pain for 5 years, he putting it down to fibro.

Sending you love and hugs.xx

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Damo666

Same here ,although I find I walk better when I have had a drink on the very rare occasion, but it is annoying folk assuming your drunk when all your trying to do is concentrate on outing one foot in front of the other with minimal pain

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