[BellaM]

Hi, m name is Michelle and I live in the VERY hot state of Arizona. I was recently (and finally) diagnosed with fibromyalgia. There are no support groups where i live, and I am exhausting my husband with all my questions, rants etc. So I thought I would exhaust all of you LOL! http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/im...es/biggrin.gif Seriously I am having a hard time coping with this, and I am hoping that by talking to people who have similar issues , I can be enlightened. I used to be very active...working out, riding horses and harleys, singing in a band, and hanging with my kids. I am getting back to the gym, but it is SO frustrating not being able to do ANYTHING i was more than capable of doing before. Anyone else have that problem? I also go to school PT and still sing. I am "retiring" from my PT job because of the hours (5am-10 am), and trying to find a way to get back on my cycle. My horse has arthritis so we both just stare at each other now!

Thanks in advance! I hop that you all can help me get over the "whiney baby" stage and get me on the road to acceptance!

[AfterMyNap]

Hi, Michelle! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Here's a link to the FM forum: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12

You seem like you have a good grip on things and that is probably your best defense. Do visit with the others in the FM forum, you'll find a good group of supportive, friendly new friends.

[Alffe]

Welcome to NeuroTalk Michelle. I see that After has taken good care of you.

Ahhhhh, that long elusive road to acceptance...take my hand and maybe we can find it together!

[Darlene]

Michelle,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Nice to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring members here willing to help others as they are able. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[DM]

Hi Michelle and Welcome!
I understand 100% what you are feeling. I have FM and it's very painful and unpredictable. I know it's with me every day. I have a Neuro, but since he's a royal pain, (and I don't need more pain) I see a Rheumatologist, who is wonderful.

He understands and treats FM. Maybe that would be a start. Hang in there and I am glad you found us. Like Cindy said, the FM forum here is very helpful.

[watsonsh]

HI Michelle,

Welcome! Arizona is a great place but it is sure hot there. We love to visit your state.

Like DM I have Fibro and my rheumy has helped a lot with the pain and muscles spasms I get.

THere are also some great books out there that I have read on fibro. I'll go looking under my bed to find some of the titles. None was a cure all but some had tips that worked for me.