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Originally Posted by Rosi700
I had an appointment with my mother at almost 95 today. We were going to shop new cloth to both of us and share a meal afterward.
Sorry to say, the pain in my body was too strong. I had to cancel our appointment because I was afraid that the "flu like" pain is a real flu. I didn't want to be the one who gave her some sickness. After all she is very old ...
I feel sad today, not only for having to cancel our appointment, but because I have started to wonder about what this really is. May be a flu, but what if it is Fibromyalgia? I have pain even beneath my feet. I don't think I can take more ...  |
I’m so sorry your dealing with pain. I’ve had Fibromyalgia for 20+ years diagnosed and first was told in my early 30’s ( I’m 55 now) and I can’t explain the anger and sadness I have because of it. Some days it’s not god awful and other days I am just in bed. I seldom get my pain below a 7. About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis so I have the muscle pain/ache of Fibro and now the joint degeneration of PsA
The foot pain can be unbearable at times. Have you tried Gabapentin ? I was on that and it helped a bit. I then went on Lyrica which is really just a refined version of Gabapentin. I also take Flexiril which is a muscle relaxer which helps a bit.
Getting consistent sleep is a huge help. Altho when your body aches it’s so hard to get it.
Do try to learn to pace yourself ( I suck at it often) but pacing can help. Look into the “ Spoon” way of coping. It really does fit how our abilities change from day to day.
Most of all be kind to yourself
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