Dear Fibromyalgia

Year: 2023

  • I’m Not Really Too Busy to See You, I Just Can’t Fake That I’m Not in Pain

    It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday night, and I’m in bed. With my husband and dogs right beside me. Nothing new here, and honestly, most of our friends are probably doing the same thing, but I really wouldn’t know.

    It wasn’t the diagnosis, or even the pain really, that caused me to start avoiding party invites and happy hour texts from my girlfriends. I don’t really remember when I started drifting so far away, but I have recently realized that I miss my friends. And my sisters and brothers. And my former colleagues. I miss talking to people. I truly miss laughing out loud with my girlfriends. I even miss seeing how handsome and stunning my husband is when he’s in a crowd.

    But, as for my friends and our families that we rarely see anymore, I do wonder what they think. I assume they think my husband and I (married three years in December) are still in the honeymoon phase, that our kids keep us very busy, or they may not think twice about it. But, I bet they haven’t thought for a second that I have avoided pretty much every opportunity to see them that there has been the last couple of years.

    I’ve canceled or just not shown up, I’ve postponed or used my typical, “maybe,” or, “probably,” responses, which they’ve all figured out is the same as a “no.” And, when I have made it to dinner or lunch, I had probably been a nervous wreck and even considered canceling the day before.

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    The truth is that I’m not a good faker anymore. I hurt. More often than not lately, I hurt. Something always hurts. And, because I’m not great at pretending like I feel great these days, I’ve made the choice to let everyone I love think that I’m just really busy and head over heels in love and that they are the ones that don’t fit into my schedule anymore. And, that’s not true at all… so far from true.

    I feel stuck, and I’ve never been comfortable admitting it until now. I don’t want to pretend that I am just fine anymore. But, I don’t want to moan and groan, or for people to worry or feel sorry or pity me. I don’t want to overpower the conversation when someone asks how I’ve been feeling, because I could talk all night. But, geez, I really do want to talk sometimes.

    In all honestly, I have always been the person in my many circles that organized the get-togethers, ensured the girl’s free drinks from the bars that we would close down, and throw my nieces and nephews the best Christmas parties ever.

    And, it sucks not being able to be that person anymore. It sucks to not even have the energy to go to dinner, let alone host one. Fibro sucks.  So, if I’m being honest, I don’t feel like my old self at all. And, I guess I’m a little afraid that my friends and family may not enjoy my company anymore, that I may not be as funny as they expect me to be, or as good at conversation as I once was. I definitely won’t close the bar down if I even make it. But, I guess I should tell them that. Because, as I write this I’ve realized that if I was them, I’d want to know.

    So, here it goes. I miss you, all of you. And, I’m sorry for the excuses. Instead of reaching out to you when I’ve needed you most, I’ve hidden from you and even lied to you. I’m sorry. And, if I am ever going to find myself again, I need you. So, from now on, I’ll be honest and tell you when I just don’t feel like putting a bra on to leave the house. And, maybe instead of canceling or postponing, you can just stop by. I’d love to see you. I would really love that.

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  • The Self-Doubt That Creeps In With Fibromyalgia

    The Self-Doubt That Creeps In With Fibromyalgia

    One thing that continuously surprises me about fibromyalgia is self-doubt. We’ve all heard about fibromyalgia patients dealing with medical professionals who don’t believe their pain is real or who face disbelief from their friends and family around the validity of their diagnosis. But I didn’t expect to have to continually battle doubt within my own mind.

    I think perhaps it has to do with the tenuous nature of the diagnosis. There isn’t a blood test or an x-ray we can point to as proof of our illness. Instead, we’re asked subjective questions that are really hard to answer.

    “On a scale of one to 10, how tired are you?”

    What is pain? Is it tenderness, a dull ache, or a sharp pain? How much does it need to hurt to be considered pain? Do you mean according to my definition of pain now, or my definition of what pain was five years ago?

    “When I press these spots, do they hurt?”

    They’re sore but not excruciating. If you’d asked me three years ago, I would have said it hurt, but now it just feels tender. So, is that tender or painful? On a scale of one to 10, is that a five or an eight?

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    I remember leaving my rheumatologist’s office after just such an appointment with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. In the following days and weeks, I was overcome with doubt. Did I answer the questions correctly? If I’d answered differently, would I still have the same diagnosis? What if I’d exaggerated unintentionally?

    Underlying the self-doubt, I’m sure, was a kernel of hope that my problem was fixable, that a few trips to a physical therapist could sort it out.

    But self-doubt makes it really difficult to accept a diagnosis and that in turn makes it easy to push too hard and end up in a push/crash cycle.

    It took me over a year to accept my diagnosis and I still find the doubts creeping in. Am I really sick or am I just being lazy? Am I really unable to make dinner tonight, or do I just not feel like it? That person with fibromyalgia is doing more than I am, so perhaps I’m just being overdramatic and could be doing a lot more. Maybe if I just exercise more, or take that particular supplement or change my diet…

    Self-doubt makes an already overwhelming experience even more devastating because, not being able to trust even your own instincts, you feel particularly lost.

    I really didn’t understand how much pain I was in until I experienced a particularly odd migraine. It was one of those marathon migraines and, unusually, it ended with an aura. While I had the aura, I had absolutely no pain. It lasted for a few, blissful hours and it was such a revelation to me – that this is what a normal person feels like.

    For just a little while, the sandbags fell off my limbs and the pain, tightness, and stiffness lifted. I felt grateful for that brief respite, mostly because it made me realize the full truth of my situation. I have fibromyalgia. I have chronic pain and fatigue.

    I’m finding the path of acceptance is one we all have to travel and discover on our own –  naming our illness, recognizing our limitations, defining our needs, and then figuring out the balance between a healthy (for us) level of activity and the rest we need. It’s not an easy journey and no one can give us a map to lead us through. Fortunately, through forums like this, we can support each other on our travels.

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  • If You Support Fibromyalgia Awareness, You Should Have These Things

    Fibromyalgia is one of the most common types of chronic pain disorders. It is estimated that more than 5 million people in the United States have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is destroying more and more lives each day. There is not enough awareness to make others see that this is not invisible. Please take some time and pass this along so others can see this is REAL. We need to focus on this issue NOW. If not now… when??

    If you have fibromyalgia then you can feel that rejection and non-recognition of your illness. People out there say that fibro is all in our heads, they don’t understand our pain, they don’t know about our pain or illness. So it’s our responsibility to speak up to them and let them know about our illness. Fibromyalgia is not Invisible. We are not invisible. We are all in this together.

    The more awareness we generate, the bigger the changes we can make in the lives of those affected.

    “With so many people across the world affected by the pain, fatigue, and brain fog of fibro, it is critical we raise awareness of the condition. Not only do those with the illness deserve support, understanding, and empathy from their loved ones, but they also deserve better treatment options and, one day, a cure.”- Paige Wyant.

    Along with speaking, let’s spread out fibromyalgia awareness with some others means, let the things speak out themselves. Like you can have customized T-Shirts, Mugs, Stickers, Pants, Mobile Covers, Socks, Wall Tapestry. To help those looking for a way to raise awareness of fibromyalgia – whether for yourself, a loved one, or your fellow warriors – we compiled a list of products you can buy to help spread the word about this disease. So here are a few daily used items that can spread fibromyalgia awareness and you should have.

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    T-Shirts

    Here we have selected a few of the good quality fibromyalgia awareness T-shirts that you can buy online. These T-shirts speak well on our behalf. Click on the photo or the links below the shirt to get it for yourself.

    1. Fibromyalgia Awareness Day T-shirt: It is available in different styles and colors. We chose this shirt as this year 12 May National fibromyalgia awareness day T-shirt, so let’s all wear these and go on the walk that is arranged near you.

    2. I wear purple for Her: Show support to your loved ones who are suffering from fibromyalgia. Go out with them on a walk and wear this shirt to let them know how much you loved them.

    3. Looks can be Deceiving T-shirt: If you feel that way, this shirt is a good way to express yourself. Being in fibro is a constant effort and a constant fight with the pain. I may not look sick from the outside, but from the inside, we are broken into million pieces.

    4. Invisible Illness Awareness T-shirt: Most people don’t believe in fibromyalgia, they say it’s all in your head. You also have faced such people in your life. Sometimes people ask you about your illness, so that is our time to explain what fibromyalgia is like because they have not experienced what we are experiencing. Fibromyalgia is Real, let show this to the world by wearing this purple shirt. Get 1 for your friends too and save on shipping. Available in different colors too.

    5. Fibro Fog: This is for you if you go through lots of time with this brain fog where everything gets messed up and you go to microwave over, type your ATM Card Pin, and wait for the cash to come up… ugh worst feeling…

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  • To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain

    To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain

    I didn’t ask for this and believe me, I don’t want it. I know you roll your eyes, even when you try and hide it. I know you think I’m exaggerating or being dramatic. But this is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

    You’re used to seeing me work and cook, clean, walk, go shopping, and even out with friends. I don’t often complain because if I complained every time I was in pain, I would have nothing else to say. If I’m complaining, just know it must be really severe.

    But the truth is, I’m living a double life. I do all these things with a smile on my face because I have no choice. The only other option would be to wallow in bed and watch life pass me by. You see me take my pain meds and wonder if I’m addicted.

    I take my pain meds and wonder how I will function if they are taken from me. I don’t get high, I get normal. I take those meds to feel as good as you feel when you have a cold. They are the reason I can work, cook and do all the other things you see me doing every day.

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    The truth is, I’m so sick of the relentless pain that I cry when you’re not looking. I wake up in the night writhing in pain while you’re sleeping. I clench my teeth when you ask me to do something physically daunting while you don’t even give it a second thought. I do 100 things a day that you don’t notice because I hide it. I hide my pain, I hide my fatigue, I hide my guilt and frustration.

    The truth is, I watch you and wonder what it’s like to feel like that – to be able to do all these things without pain and fatigue. Sometimes I want to break down and scream and cry. Sometimes I get so angry I want to smash everything around me. Sometimes I wonder if I can keep going like this.

    But the part that’s worse than the pain? Knowing you probably don’t believe me. Knowing that no matter how much I try and tell you, you just won’t understand. So, I keep it to myself and even when I’m surrounded by people, I’m still alone with my pain.

    I’m not helpless. I don’t want you to feel bad for me. I don’t want special treatment. All I want is some empathy. Don’t get mad at me when I can’t do something. Don’t get frustrated when I can’t go somewhere. Don’t judge me when I take my meds. Don’t think I’m lazy when I sleep more often (especially since I haven’t slept the past four nights). Please just don’t make me feel guilty for having this disease.

    Even if you don’t, just say, “I understand.” That’s all I want.

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  • Bad Habits That Can lead to Fibromyalgia

    Millions of people get affected by this disease in the USA annually. Although it is not a well-known syndrome and its diagnosis can be very difficult, Fibromyalgia is a very painful and serious problem.

    The causes and the symptoms of this disorder are not very clear and most people including medical professionals are not sure about what leads to its development and how are the symptoms related to the causes. Fibromyalgia continues to baffle researchers and till now, there has not been a general agreement on most of the factors that manipulate the development of this disorder.

    The extensive pain over a long period without any clear reason is one of the main symptoms. The other thing on which most of the researchers will have the same opinion is the fact that Fibromyalgia is not mental chaos and that it rather falls into the category of neurobiological disorders and/or that of the functional somatic syndromes.

    Fibromyalgia is related to definite neurochemical imbalances that may appear in the brain and lead to improper functioning of it when it comes to perceiving pain is the main reason for the agreement of the researchers on this fact.

    There is a number of symptoms and examinations that lead to a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and they vary from patient to patient. The most common symptoms are:

    Sometimes patients also start being more sensitive to certain factors like bright lights, odors, certain temperatures, foods, or noises. Swollen legs and hands are also related to being the effect of Fibromyalgia.

    The doctor will perform a series of examinations which may include blood examinations, examinations of the kidneys, testing Inflammatory Arthritis in order to diagnose this disease. A patient is asked a number of questions to identify the problem.

    If the patients experience pain in 11 out of 18 trigger points and also experience pain in all the four quadrants of the body for at least 3 months, then the chances of Fibromyalgia increase.

    As prevention is better than cure so here are the bad habits that can be avoided to eliminate the risk of such disorder from our life.

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    1-Stress

    Nowadays stress is a very common thing without knowing that it will not only affect the state of mind but will also damage the physical The state of stress will develop the disease. It is impossible to live a stress-free life but one can do a number of things to control the stress level and not let it destroy your health and mind. Workouts, meditation and simply disconnecting from all sources of stress and anxiety will help.

    2- Smoking

    Smoking cigarettes seriously affects your life and will lead to a number of diseases and disorders. Fibromyalgia is one of them because smoking affects the immune system and may lead to severe panic disorders.

    3- Surrendering

    The one factor that may lead to an extreme level of the disorder is surrendering and not trying to fight your problem. It means that you stop trying to fight against it, which in turn not only affects your physical condition but also leads you to depression. The worse state of mind in any problem act as a poison.

    4- Indulging in dietary sins

    Most people consider eating as a source of comfort and remedy for physical or psychological problems. But the reality is high-saturated fats, sweets, and commonly junk and fast food will only take you to the higher levels of disorder.

    Choose the meals that make you feel energetic and healthy. Choose fatty fish, fruits, beef, vegetables, nuts, and the foods that are usually recommended as “healthy” by most nutritionists.

    5- Coffee and caffeine-based products

    A warm cup of coffee or tea is mostly considered essential for breakfast. Some people love it all day long and consider it a headache and exhaustion reliever but patients with Fibromyalgia experience that caffeine is one of the basic sources leading to bad sleeping patterns.

    The truth is that caffeine will only lead to creating a bad cycle in which patients feel more energized on the surface but internally it drains much. Thus avoid too much coffee, tea, chocolates, and alcohol in order to keep yourself away from discomforts and live a long happy life.

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  • Young people reported worse fibromyalgia symptoms

    Fibromyalgia is referred to as a worse chronic pain condition due to which a person’s muscles and tissues have painful tenderness and achiness. It can be shown up in the age between 20 to 30s, but most people can have this condition later in life.  Moderate to severe pain can arise in multiple areas of the body due to this chronic pain.

    Young people find it difficult to deal with fibromyalgia because it can be very painful and devastating. The whole social life of a young person is disturbed. They start facing fatigue and might not get into being social and active anymore.

    Young people should try their level best to get in touch with their social life and continue to indulge in the activities as possible and also involve in hobbies that can relieve stress and add joy and happiness in life, even if diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

    Young people can have unbearable pain due to which they are unable to go out of the house and work all day. Fatigue, depression, and anxiety could be there in young people. These symptoms are serious and can be difficult to fight with like depression.

    There should be extra energy reserves in young people so that they can use that energy to maintain their healthy social and personal life that makes them feel fulfilling. Going out with friends and family and maintaining a social circle is good for mind relaxation and not just for the condition.

    If one doesn’t feel or want to get out of home and socialize for fun should find some other activities in which they have interest and that can help them in relaxing their mind. Such activities can give hope, like some art activity, some painting, or sketching. It could be listening to music. Every individual possesses different tastes and interests in chilling out and having fun.

    A variety of symptoms of fibromyalgia is there in young people that cause early diagnosis. Widespread muscle pain, deep achy pain in muscles and tissue are included in these symptoms. More common symptoms include fatigue and tiredness.

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    These symptoms arise differently in different people. Some people face more intense pain than others have. Flare-ups arise and then go at different times. We can never have this idea of how much pain a person is bearing because fibromyalgia symptoms are all internal.

    It feels so difficult to explain your condition to your friends, coworkers, and family. They think you are fine and good, just seems tired. Those who are experiencing it can only know how hard it is to face this fatigue and pain.

    Other symptoms include:

    An accompanying condition of fibromyalgia is fibro fog that affects memory and focus.

    The presence of these symptoms can be so discouraging and disheartening to young people, as they can feel hopeless and lonely. That is the reason why young people should maintain their social life as possible as they can and should make them busy to be normal in their life.

    There should be a scheduled routine that doesn’t seem overwhelming, just to manage their pain from fibromyalgia. Their schedule should include rest and refreshing activities. Different activities are there for young people for enjoyment and fun.

    Going to a movie can give pleasure to someone or going to get a happy drink with friends can give pleasure also. So many options are there but the point is how you choose them to make your life relaxing and positive.

    It is a moment of discouragement when you are diagnosed with fibromyalgia at an early stage. Of course, there could be a way to live a satisfactory life with fibromyalgia. All you need is positivity, planning, and responsibility. Prevent yourself from getting overtired and burdened. You should cancel a plan if you are not feeling okay.

    You can get a fulfilling life with proper management. All you need to do is stay positive and calm.

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  • 6 Tips for The Mom Having Fibromyalgia

    It is quite obvious that for every parent, it is the most wonderful adventure to raise their child and at the same time the toughest job of all. If you add a chronic illness with this toughest job, it will increase the difficulty. But if you have fibromyalgia and bring a parent, it can also bring some blessings and joy.

    Being a mother of a 2-year-old son, I have come up with a few things that can make life a little bit easier. Of course, this is all got with some trial and error but this is how parenting ill all about.

    Say yes to imperfection:

    A lot of things are covered in this. You will have a perfect family, a perfect child, a perfect house, perfect outfits for babies, and yours as well. What you will eat and feed your baby will not be that perfect.

    You have this image in your mind of how your life will let go and what kind of parent you will be while you are pregnant if you are like me. But you will get to know that things aren’t going the way you have planned them to go. This is true in case if you are having some chronic illness because your condition changes day by day and even hour to next hour.

    Focus on your children in your good days:

    There are days when you can’t even get out of bed and be able to play with your children. So, I make sure that whenever I am feeling better and having a good day, I try to spend some quality time with my son, having fun and making it memorable, even if it is for a few minutes.

    If I am feeling better, I prefer to go out for a walk or play on the lawn. If it is hot outside, we prefer to play inside with toys, or we prefer to dance. We run to chase each other.

    On the days in which I feel that I can’t do some heavy activities, I prefer to spend time with him reading storybooks or doing coloring or any activity that I can handle at that time. Sometimes, I throw the ball and ask him to chase it.

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    Explain the reason for your need to rest

    Today, children are even smarter than we think. They get things easily. So try to explain to them why you can’t get out of bed and play with them or why you can’t play as long as they want you to play. It depends on the age of the kid.

    In my case, I prefer to say to my son, “I am not feeling good. I want to sit down. I will play with you while sitting. So, let’s do something that can be done on couch or bed.”

    Most of the time, he understands and feels alright with it.

    Focus on the most important thing:

    Sometimes, there are days when you can’t even stand for more than a few minutes. You don’t have that strength. You should decide what is important for you and your child.

    Food, supplements, medications, and rest are the things that seem to be their need. Your needs are also important as your child’s needs are. Being a parent, your first priority is to give everything your child needs and wants, but due to this, you will burn out without anything left to give them. It will not be good for you.

    Find your child’s strength:

    Every child possesses some strengths and weaknesses. I looked that what are the strengths of my child and I found that he likes to be independent. He likes it if he has a word of say in anything. He likes to help me and he feels happy when I praise him for his work.

    So when I want to let things go smoothly when I feel sick, I try to give him a measure of independence where it is possible. I give him choices of what he wants to wear, eat, play. Which cartoons does he want to watch, which plate, glass, or spoon does he wants. These all are little things that will make him happy and satisfied.

    Don’t say no to help:

    This one is quite challenging for me because I have never thought of it in my mind even. I always thought of motherhood be like spending the whole day with my son, teaching him, giving training on every single thing, playing with him. So, it was difficult for me to pass on my child to someone for care. It was not the thing of my perfect life. My husband was having a reasonable job that allows me to remain at home and spend all my time with my son, just like a dream life.

    But as I have told you that reality is different. It can never be the way you have thought of it. It is so much difficult to raise your child than you have ever imagined. Sometimes, you get exhausted.

    If you are having fibromyalgia, the mom faces extra challenges then. It takes some time to get to know how can you adjust to life while having fibromyalgia, what is best for the family. Try to spend quality time with the children because they grow up too quickly.

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  • Why Our Sense of Smell Changes with Fibromyalgia

    Someone dealing with fibromyalgia knows how overwhelming the symptoms are. There are such problems as fatigue, chronic pain, and brain fog that easily set off and turn into a worse flare that can last a day or two, a week, or even a month. This can happen too quickly. Sometimes this flare can happen with even a simple usual thing that no one even bothers like odor in the air.

    The sensitive syndrome

    Patients having fibromyalgia are thought to be over-sensitive and no doubt is a correct label. It is true that many people having fibromyalgia deal with the syndrome on daily basis. Changes in temperature, noise, light, the smell are common with FMS.

    People having fibromyalgia could have issues like headaches, pain, and the digestive problem with the lighting that seems normal to the healthy individual. Other things like smell can do the same thing that others don’t even bother to note.

    Hypersensitivity

    With fibromyalgia, it can work in many ways. The person having FMS may find a smell so overwhelming, while the other one might have difficulty smelling it correctly. It’s all about how the brain processes fibromyalgia. Quality of life can be affected by this sensory overload.

    You should tell each and every detail to your doctor because luckily there are some medications that may help in such cases. If this sensitivity is much serious, you may have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), which may have a different treatment than fibromyalgia.

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    Effect of smell on people with fibromyalgia

    The impairment of the sense of smell is common with fibromyalgia and many autoimmune diseases. It can be more than just a feeling and can be harmful to your nose. Someone having FMS can feel ill with scented perfumes, cleaning agents, and detergents. He can have fatigue to nausea and headaches. FMS sufferers can feel worse due to the smell of food even.

    It makes them feel not want to eat it or maybe the person starts eliminating that food from his/her diet, whether it is a healthy food item or not. This issue of overloading sensitivity has nothing concerned with allergies. So, you don’t need to take medicines like antihistamines and wait to get okay.

    This problem is actually really serious and it can be that much severe that the person who has been affected by it will avoid going out in public. Because you can even feel sick with someone’s aftershave or deodorant.

    Avoidance of smells with fibromyalgia

    There are certain things to improve your quality of life if you are dealing with sensitive issues with smell and suffering from fibromyalgia. You can keep everything unscented in your home like unscented soaps; detergents etc. try to look for those shampoos that are unscented. You can have a mask handy with you, so if you need to deal with any kind of odor, you can wear that mask to avoid the smell.

    Make sure, the people who visit your home should know that you have a problem so as not to wear cologne in your home. Soon, your friends will get to know about the issue. You shouldn’t feel bad or awkward to remind them because people who care for you will understand you. It’s a matter of your health.

    A well-ventilated house is good for you. If the room is odor-free, the fans will work there. Otherwise, you will be spreading smells around. Try to experiment with different herbs that don’t have a strong smell, while cooking. Like if you want to use more basil and less cumin. You may find some smell that will be less bothering for you and you feel ok with them.

    Some studies have shown that the sense of smell with fibromyalgia can be improved by physical activity and also pain and fatigue. Walk, yoga, or tai chi can be useful for your problem.

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  • To the Man Who Stayed When My Health Declined and I Told Him to Run

    To the Man Who Stayed When My Health Declined and I Told Him to Run

    To the man who stayed in my life when I asked him to leave. And today we are together since 18 years of marriage. I really don’t know how that happened. Sometimes it feels like we are the same as we were 25 years old. Sometimes it feels like we are like a team that unifies together.

    But today, since these 18 years we stand by in front of family and friends and made a vow to love and cherish “in good times and bad, in sickness and in health.” “In sickness and in health”. Reminding these words gives me a feeling that the past 20 years have entailed more sickness than health.

    I was not the person who thought I would get my happily ever after. Maybe this was meant for other people or novels with fairytales etc. I remember all the things like when you entered into my life and see the beauty behind my flaws. It is such an amazing feeling when you trust someone so badly after you have hurt so much. Some doubts that let you awake all night, some thoughts, and then I started to have strange symptoms.

    Firstly, I got Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which was supposed to be a lifetime medication because my body was attacking itself (it was the first of many daily meds). this was an addition to the joint inflammation, hair loss, fever, fatigue, stomach problems, and consistent infections. I was in my 20s and felt like a senior. I used to hide problems in front of you and you always get them. You canceled all the plans when I wasn’t fine and say, “we will stay at home and watch a movie:” and that became our weekend routine. All gone like a hell.

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    Time passed and the mornings were like going to a doctor’s appointment to deal with the new symptoms and ended up calling 911 for the hospital. My limbs were not working. It was the first time anyone said a new term that is “CNS lupus”. All the things went so seriously. My future became risky as my brain was not being in control and something was attacking my brain.

    I still remember that time when I was all on the machines, that beeps, the sounds, the smells, everything was scary. All I wanted was to set you free and give you a life of freedom. You didn’t deserve a life of just being a caregiver. You were just 24 and there was a life that will brighten up your future. You didn’t have to spend a life with someone whose future is at stake. We were just engaged at that time.

    You refused to leave me and I failed to count the power of your love. You told me that you were staying with me ever after. You took me to the bathroom and gently washed my hair. And you did every single thing.

    It really very hard to be with someone who is chronically ill. There are days when you cooked for me, being my nurse, my dad, my mom, my therapist, and a zookeeper. You are like a gum stick that holds the family together. Whenever I feel, you pick me up. You got me to the land of reality. You always set me right when I acted like a stubborn lady.

    There were nights when it’s you who helped me and took me to bed. Too many nights were there when you were alone missing out on the old you since we were in bed at 9:00 p.m. there were nights when you didn’t sleep because of me just to check if I am okay. There were times when you missed every get-together, event for me because I was in the hospital and you stayed there with me. You supported our kids and advocated for me.

    I am not the one who is easiest to live with. Yes, I have admitted it. I am a difficult person and stubborn at the same time. I get moody due to steroids. My weight fluctuates and still, you always look at me with love. These medications always made me feel like a useless person but you always tell me how valuable I am.

    I don’t know where the future will take us. All I know is you are with me in this crazy adventure. And I  am thankful for you that you didn’t listen to me and didn’t run.

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  • Etiology of Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia is a condition that is still a mystery and doctors as well as individuals suffering from it get confused. No cure for fibromyalgia has still been found. Doctors don’t know the actual cause of fibromyalgia.

    The belief of some doctors is that some circumstances cause this condition. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread severe pain all over the body. Those who are having fibromyalgia suffer physically and emotionally. More than 6 million people are suffering from it and more women are having fibromyalgia than men. Still, there is no cure.

    Fibromyalgia symptoms

    Evaluate the signs and symptoms that arise with fibromyalgia, if you feel like you are having this disease. Keep this thing in mind that these signs have to be present for a longer time period, 6 or more months to consider it as fibromyalgia. A number of signs indicate that fibromyalgia is there in your body. Some of these include:

    The doctors need to rule out other diseases before they determine that it is fibromyalgia because a lot of people are suffering from other diseases as well along with fibromyalgia-like some kind of allergies etc.

    Different people have different symptoms and the effect of symptoms is different in different people. For a fibromyalgia sufferer, some days can be better than others. A person must have pain for more than 6 months to have fibromyalgia. The doctors should also perform many tests and exams as well.

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    Things to do if you have fibromyalgia

    If you think that you are suffering from fibromyalgia, it is must consult your doctor for the diagnosis as well as get the right treatment. a lot of tests and procedures will be taken to ensure that you have fibromyalgia. The treatment will depend on the type of symptoms you have encountered.

    Support groups are also good. They can be found locally, online or there can be a family member to support you. You can get help from them in a lot of ways. If you feel like you are not alone, this idea of feeling is even worth it and there can be a difference in your treatment. Your life can get easier with a few tips and tricks.

    Sometimes pain medications are prescribed by the doctor to treat fibromyalgia and sometimes anti-inflammatory medications are also prescribed to reduce swelling and other symptoms as well. This depends upon the severity of pain you are having. Evaluation of your condition is important in giving you the right treatment.

    Moreover, exercise is also good for the condition. It should be added to your daily routine. Fibromyalgia can make your life even worse than you have ever imagined and you may also find difficulties when it comes to physical activities. But if you add up exercise, it can actually reduce the severity level. You can consult your doctor about different exercises that might help you and which exercise you should give preference to. By doing this, you might not let fibromyalgia win the battle.

    Rest should also be endorsed in your lifestyle. No doubt, there are a lot of things that you want to do but are unable to perform due to your condition. Do the things day by day. Try to avoid doing things together. Do not try to push yourself up to the limits on days you feel worse. Do that thing on days in which you are feeling good.

    Fibromyalgia and diet

    Changes in your diet can help you in reducing pain. The doctor might recommend you change your diet. You might be deficient in the vitamins and nutrients to stay healthy if you are not taking the right food. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. You have to make some changes to your diet. Various foods can be cooked for a fibro-approved diet and they should be on the menu.

    Bottom line

    It is true that no cure has been discovered for fibromyalgia but there are some treatments that can help you in easing the symptoms and pain. If you are a fibromyalgia sufferer, you should consider these things to help to get yourself back to normal life. It is a new condition for the medical world. You can live with fibromyalgia if you know what you should do. don’t allow fibromyalgia to dominate your life.

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