May have fibromyalgia

[Jennifer52]

Hi everyone my name is Jennifer I have been told I may have fibromyalgia and am waiting for test to see if I have neuropathy. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and have had a mastectomy, also been told I may need a hip replacement next year and I am only 52

[Matrix]

Hi Jennifer and welcome to the forum . Poor you , you have been through the mill and now having fibro . My advice is don’t panic it’s not a nice thing to have but you can and will cope , it’s just a matter of stages and of not getting bogged down and scared about it .

I was very young about 10 -11 years old living in a very bad situation mum had died and I had a bad stepmother and they think because of family life being very hard and stressful that’s why I got it . I have had three children done lots of other things , so I just want to encourage you that there is life after being diagnosed with fibro , not saying it’s easy but if you can excersise walking will help .

If you can get a hobby. distraction is a wonderful help . Fibromyalgia is not for sissies but it’s not the end of everything . I know you have been through a lot already but you can do this . Here if you need anything . Keep smiling xx😇🤗🤗

[DanielleGemma]

Good Morning Pam,

Welcome to our wonderful forum! I would advise having a quick look at our mainsite which has loads of information and links on it -> fmauk.org/

Also, I can see that you haven't locked your post; due to internet security you will find that a lot more people will comment if your post is locked Instructions on how to do this are here but any problems please let me know healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

I am so sorry to hear about all of the health problems that you are having at the moment, I really hope that being part of this forum helps

💗💗

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there great to meet you. I am sorry it's under such circumstances ((hugs))

You have been through so much already I do hope you don't have Fibro too. You would still be made a very welcome part of our group even without Fibro. Please take a look at the link for locking your post. It is for your privacy protection. I hope you have very enjoyable evening xx

Momo

[Jennifer52]

Hi everyone sorry never replied to you yesterday but had a bad day, started putting up Christmas decorations and writing a few cards and it took me all day , the christmas decorations consisted off a tree and that’s it.

Thanks again for your replies Jennifer

[redmaple-5 in reply to Jennifer52]

Hi Stephen58, I hope you are having a better day today. Fibro does wipe you out if you overdo things. You have to be quite strict with yourself and take plenty of rests. I know it's frustrating and you want to get things done, especially this time of year. Listen to your body, take care Xx

[Jennifer52]

Hi everyone had doctors appointment this afternoon and she has changed my medication was on Tramadol, now on zomorph, also on gabapentin. Doctor going to phone me next week to see how I am doing. Hope you all have a good evening. Jennifer