[~Christina]

I have a rough couple of weeks ahead of me..

Tomorrow we are heading out early to Gatlinberg for a night . Then to Fort Bragg to see my Hubby's youngest. well stay Fri,Sat and Sun at his apartment on an air mattress (Him and his live in girlfriend broke up and are fighting but she can't or wont leave for some reason.)

Then leaving Monday Morning to Drive to Florida to his oldest son and my daughter. I am going to stay with my daughter and hubby with his son,, His son and wife are just LOUD people and I can't handle it. The heading home the following Monday.

So these trips always flare my Fibro to the max and then my Bipolar is all screwed up and wobbly because of the on the go and out of my routine/ element and well just everything. I am thrilled to see my daughter of course its been since August , the long car travel and stuff always knocks me down. As always I will come back a pretty big mess Emotionally, mentally and physically.

I would prefer to just stay at a hotel for all this. But can't afford it nor justify 11 days in a hotel. I'm just a broke poor person lol .

Anyway.. If any of you have a bit of spare energy and good thoughts you could send my way I would be ever so grateful

Everyone be kind to yourselves

[Wren_]

((((Christina)))) sending good thoughts your way for sure

I noticed that I keep recommending new members post in here, and then forget to check in myself

Hey, I'm new to this site and it was recommended I post here. Along with severe depression, I suffer terribly with Fibromyalgia and have been for about 15 years. I've always worked but lately I've considered filing for disability but it scares me. I just had an MRI done and my doctor said I have a bulging disk and osteoarthritis in my neck. My commute is 1.5 hrs each way on the train plus I have to walk to and from the train station and my office and the commuter parking lot, which is killing my legs. I have terrible pain in my legs, arms, hands, shoulders, neck, hips and back. They seem to get worse as I get older. I take Gabapentin, Lorzone, Effexor, Cymbalta, Levrothyroxin, and I'm also on HRT because I'm going through menopause. I can't handle all this anymore. I can't sit for long periods, which makes traveling hard. If anyone has experience with the disability process I would appreciate any advice. I've tried many things to alleviate the pain, such as exercise, meditation, rest, warm showers and yoga, but I'm unable to exercise or do yoga like I used to because it's too painful. I feel like giving up. I don't have a good quality of life in constant pain with depressive episodes and my marital problems on top of it. Sorry for long post. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

[January]

((((( Christina ))))))

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Stay safe and try to enjoy things the best you can. Please let us know how you're doing if you can use a computer while you're gone.

Hi Tigergirl. It's so nice to see you here! Lots of hugs to you!

Welcome Butterflygirl! I am on SSDI and I know when your body won't go anymore, it just won't. Talk to your Dr. about needing to go on SSDI and have her make that dx. Then go to a Disability lawyer. She'll know all she needs to do to help you. I urge you to listen to your body and that still, inner voice that is crying out to you to stop what you are doing and get some help. I truly wish you the best and welcome you to PC and this forum.

[cakeladie]

Christina have a safe trip. Rest when you can.

Good luck
Sending you lots of good wishes and hugs

[January]

I had a very restless night complete with nightmares and then went to the bathroom and slipped in there and almost fell on top of the commode. I would have broken the tank part of it and gotten cut. I jerked my back and the ankle in my cast boot catching myself. I am in pain. I forgot part of my fibro meds yesterday and am paying the price today and I'm sure that's at least part of what was wrong with me last night.

[January]

I feel like I've been run over by a truck. I have no energy and I ache all over. Maybe my meds will kick in before long.

[sabby]

Originally Posted by January

I feel like I've been run over by a truck. I have no energy and I ache all over.

I wonder if it was the same truck that ran me over.

I have a dental appointment today to hopefully have a tooth removed that's been breaking and getting infected. Of course, I have no pain from it today, go figure. I'm not looking forward to this, it's been many many many years since I had any work done and it seems the older I get, the more scared I get. *sigh*

I don't wanna go!!

[January]

I'm pretty sure it was the same truck that ran over both of us. I am your pocket rider today. I'll go with you. I'm so sorry you have to have dental work done today. Truly sorry. It stinks. I know.

[Slc59]

Originally Posted by butterfly62

Hey, I'm new to this site and it was recommended I post here. Along with severe depression, I suffer terribly with Fibromyalgia and have been for about 15 years. I've always worked but lately I've considered filing for disability but it scares me. I just had an MRI done and my doctor said I have a bulging disk and osteoarthritis in my neck. My commute is 1.5 hrs each way on the train plus I have to walk to and from the train station and my office and the commuter parking lot, which is killing my legs. I have terrible pain in my legs, arms, hands, shoulders, neck, hips and back. They seem to get worse as I get older. I take Gabapentin, Lorzone, Effexor, Cymbalta, Levrothyroxin, and I'm also on HRT because I'm going through menopause. I can't handle all this anymore. I can't sit for long periods, which makes traveling hard. If anyone has experience with the disability process I would appreciate any advice. I've tried many things to alleviate the pain, such as exercise, meditation, rest, warm showers and yoga, but I'm unable to exercise or do yoga like I used to because it's too painful. I feel like giving up. I don't have a good quality of life in constant pain with depressive episodes and my marital problems on top of it. Sorry for long post. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

I can relate! I have all the same medical issues. I have fibromyalgia and chronic pain from arthritis, have had neck and back surgeries. Awaiting rotator/shoulder surgery. I can't do anything I use to do. I take tramadol for my pain. It works pretty well for me. I'm 56 and I haven't worked in about 6 years. I too keep contemplating applying for disability. My anxiety and depression seems to keep me from going through the process. My husband doesn't always understand and gets irritated but it's not a "problem". I would suggest a hobby that you enjoy that helps take your mind off things. I wish I had a specific answer for you, but just wanted you to know I try to focus on my hope and faith.

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by January

I feel like I've been run over by a truck. I have no energy and I ache all over. Maybe my meds will kick in before long.

Jan and Sabby, did either of you get the tag number of that dang truck? It ran me down too.

Sabby, how did the dental work go? I have to go in tomorrow. There's an infection around one of the implants I have. I was about to write out what they're going to do tomorrow and realized it was W-A-Y TMI!

I am having the flare from Hades today. It's been building all week. Came crashing down on me this morning. I swear to Pete even my hair hurts.

[~Christina]

Well I am home from my trip to Florida to see the kids and as always my Fibro blows off the chart, My Bipolar is at a very dangerous place and I am probably going to need to go IP, Just wanna try to see if I can manage to stay safe for a few days to see if I can avoid a trip in.

I am just disgusted that when our pain is so bad and we literally just need to be snowed down and under with something to at least put us in a sleep coma for a couple days so we can catch our breath and just get a freaking break even if we are drugged to the gills... I would love to allow a Doctor that doesnt believe in Fibro to spend a week in my shoes .

Sorry I had to vent, This is just ridiculous on all levels. *sigh*

I am sorry to hear so many of us have been slammed over by giant trucks. Not fair Not fair Not fair !

Gentle hugs and good energy send out to everyone.

[January]

Liz, I so understand having your hair hurt! Mine's hurting, too. I hope you feel better.

Christina, I'm sending big hugs to you in hopes you feel better.

Hugs to us all, because I'm pretty sure the truck backed up and got me again.

[lizardlady]

Our agency is having an employee appreciation day tomorrow. I'm going to have to drive an hour and a half each way to get there. Driving that long kills me and I already hurt. If they want to appreciate me, give me the day off with pay so I can rest!

I had major dental work done today. My mouth hurts like holy bejeebers and I'm on a mushy food diet for at least a week. I tried getting out of going to the picnic by telling my boss I won't be able to eat the food at the picnic. She told me to bring some applesauce to eat! She reminded me that while management says attending these things is voluntary they pay careful attention to who shows up and who doesn't.

[January]

I forgot one of my fibro med doses yesterday and am really feeling it today. I must manage to get the kitchen cleaned this evening, but I have felt horrible all day.

[January]

((((( Liz ))))) There is nothing like being blackmailed into going to a picnic you don't want to attend! I'm so sorry this happened to you.

[cakeladie]

Christina I hope you feel better soon and I am glad that you made it home safe.

[January]

Do migraines come with fibro? I've got a doozy and I can't get rid of it. Caffiene is certainly having no effect and neither is tylenol.

[January]

I found this, and now I know why my hair is falling out... It's a good article though and all is not lost.

6 Ways to Look and Feel Better With Fibromyalgia | Everyday Health

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by January

Do migraines come with fibro? I've got a doozy and I can't get rid of it. Caffiene is certainly having no effect and neither is tylenol.

Yep, Jan.

[lizardlady]

Well, I went to the stinkin' picnic. There was not a single thing I could eat. I took some pudding cups, yogurt and applesauce so I'd have something to eat. Silly me assumed they would have spoons available for us to use. Noppers. All they had was forks and knives. Did you know that with some creativity you can eat pudding, yogurt and applesauce with a fork?

My boss is an idiot. I asked her yesterday if I could be excused from the picnic since I couldn't eat the food. She told me to bring my own. Today after everyone went through the line and got food she asked what I'd been able to eat out of what was offered. I told her I brought applesauce, yogurt and pudding. What a dumb bunny!

As I was afraid, the long drive has me aching tonight. Not to mention I kept trying to nod off on the drive back. I stopped a couple of times to run some errands so I don't have to go anywhere over the weekend. Am going to spend the weekend vegging.

[cakeladie]

January, migraines do come with fibro. A heating pad or an ice pack at the base of your heck helps. Also Motrin helps me a lot. I have been getting them a lot lately but I also have lupus along with the fibro.

hope you feel better.

Lizardlady sorry about the picnic. Been there done that it's no fun and your boss should get an award the worst, uncaring person there.

[January]

Thank you, Liz and Cakeladie. I'll try the ice or heat at the base of my neck and have to stick with the tylenol. That's all I'm allowed with the fibro medicine so it doesn't cause stomach bleeds.

Cakeladie, I'm so sorry you have lupus.

Liz, your boss sounds like a first class ... I don't know what! Grrr on her. I hope you feel better soon. Dental work just stinks!

I hope everyone feels better over the weekend. Maybe we can all get some down time and feel refreshed. I have had a most stressful two days and feel tight all over and feverish, although I don't really have much of a temp. Maybe I won't have a migraine in the morning.

[lizardlady]

Jan, have you tried a warm compress on your face/forehead for the headache? That helps me some times. Heat on my neck helps too.

Someone I talked to at the picnic referred to my boss as a female dog, but used the actual word. I told them I would not disagree with them!

[January]

I haven't tried the heat, but I surely will. Thank you for the tip.