Introductions

[ShelleMc82]

Just wanted to say Hi it’s the first time using this site. I decided to join in the hope of meeting others with Fibro that understand what I’m going through and won’t judge me for having a bad day

[Hidden]

Hi just like you I am new ,it nice to know there are kindred spirits out there who are able to support each other , and not be judge like some do .take care.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi and welcome to a wonderful place where people are so kind and full of love and understanding. Great of you to join us. Love 💕 and hugs 🤗 Lynn xxx

[ShelleMc82 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah it’s been fab so glad I found it.. my husband try’s his best to support me but he has no idea how it makes you feel so it’s just nice for me to be able to vent sometimes and obviously I want to support everyone else living with fibro xx

[Hidden]

Welcome to the family of Fibromyalgia. Great you have found a place where you will get all the love , support and understanding. It’s ok to have a bad day. Share it on here and someone will help you cheer up. Good to meet you and have a good day Hun. Xxx Lynn xx

[ShelleMc82 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.. so many lovely people on here.. so glad I’ve found it x

[Hidden in reply to ShelleMc82]

Yes I am the same with my family they try to understand my fibromyalgia but unless you live with it and all the problems that go with it then it hard for them

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Hi and a warm welcome to our community. Here you will find information, friendship, support and laughter too. You will find more information on fibromyalgia at our main site fmauk.org xxx

[Tillyboo77]

Hi I'm new too, so glad I found this site everyone seems really supportive and it's nice to chat to people who understand xx

[Wonderland098 in reply to Tillyboo77]

Hi I’m new also, just been diagnosed after years of not knowing what was wrong with me. Good to have contact with people who understand what it’s like to have Fibro.Xxxx

[Horsesgalore]

Hello & welcome, this is such a friendly & helpful place.

[Cape_Cod_Sharon]

Hi Shelle

No judging here....not ever. Just a lovely group of caring, kind and very helpful people suffering in many of the same ways.

Welcome

~Sharon, Cape Cod Massachusetts

[diww1]

Welcome hope you find support and understanding as like minded people share their experiences and help each member to not feel alone with this trying and sometimes difficult condition x

[Msinsi]

You fully entitled to bad days ,i have found its how i manage them thats important,

[Stevejj]

Welcome hun everyone is so friendly xx

[Hidden]

Hello you will get better advice on here than from a doctor. As doctors don't understand fibromyalgia. My own doctor told me the same. Only those that have it can give you advice. I was about to start duloxetine not knowing anything about it. I got great advice from others on here and didn't go through with it. I now control my pain by swimming in a warm pool. Much better than horrible medication. I also got advice from others about diet change. I don't have dairy or wheat. I was so surprised what a difference it as made. So thankyou to everyone for the wonderful advice. Good luck give everything a try that's recommended to you see what helps. X

[auntysue in reply to Hidden]

I too have ditched the meds , they'd have us all walking round like zombies or addicts. Swimming is great as is gentle exercise and I now play quiet back ground music as a distraction. Today however is a bad day.

[Hidden]

Welcome to this lovely site.

I have learnt so much since being here, as sadly I feel the medical profession have let me down since being diagnosed.

Most days I take away a little snippet that others have tried previously.

You are not alone now, we truly understand how you feel.

Big hugs

Sue x

[Hidden]

How's it going Zoonie?

Stopping my Sertraline has thrown me into a depression on top of everything else, so starting some Counselling on Saturday to see if I can talk it out.

I hope you are getting on ok. I know how tough it can be but I tell myself that everything I'm feeling is down to coming off the drugs, which has somehow made it easier??

Hang in there .... you've got this !! 😉

[fabpup01]

HI, I'm relatively new and have found the side to be very useful and everyone is very friendly. It doesn't matter how much our family and friends are supportive, it's good to know that there are others that can empathize an even offer fresh ideas on help

[digger1]

Hi

Welcome no one on here will ever judge you. And we all fight the battle with fibro every day. So we all empathize as we have been there and hopefully we can help sometimes. It's a great site with massive support.