Hello friends~ Warbs: so glad you got the disability approved for now. I hope you can get some of your energy back. I get so annoyed that FM is so misunderstood. I wouldn't wish the pain/fatigue etc etc on anyone.

Hello Naja and welcome to NeuroTalk. I'm sorry you are having to deal w/FM too.

It was a blow to me, the once most energetic person around, to have to leave a job I loved. But, it was literally taking me down in every way. The most debillitating thing, was the fact that I couldn't hack it anymore. My pride was hurt. But, alas, it was the best decision for me.

I too, am so glad there are commercials out there describing FM. I still maintain that you must live it to understand it. I also agree that they NEED to come up w/non narcotic pain meds. The Tramadol barely takes the edge off and does nothing for my leg spasms/cramps. Oh, but it's great at constipating me!!! *sorry* ARGHHHH! I find myself grabbing for the bottle and then saying Nah, what's the use???

The narco's are just too much for me. I don't like the side effects from them.

Take care everyone and I really think in "sharing" what we go through, we are helping others and each other.

sending hugs, but "gentle" ones.....