[Michah]

Hello lovely people,

I am unashamedly requiring a hug here......please.

But the real issue here is pain. My doc is now sending me off to a CFS specialist GP to talk nutrition and deficiency.......I have just had the shingles(again) and another viral infection as well. My legs ACHE to the point of barely being able to walk, and whenever I do bit of light exercise I am in bed for 2 days, VERY sore and really sad. It does pass if I do no exercise, but then I am stiff all over and constantly stretching.

I am so fatigued,
Run down,
Down and out,
brain fog,
and struggle so badly to function....

Any stories out there.......just so I don't feel so alone in this......it shall pass, just having a REALLY tough time at the mo' and need some warmth. Oh it is also coming into winter here......sorer joints, harder to regulate core temp, and basically very snarky, moody Tasmanian Devil over here

Thanks all,

Michah

[phipps88fan]

Hi there, I just wanted to give you some hugs hun. I do have chronic pain so I know how bad that can be. It just sounds like you are having a really rough time right now and I'm sorry for that. I always wish there was something I could do to help. My thoughts are with you and you surely aren't alone. Big hugs!

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Michah

I am so fatigued,
Run down,
Down and out,
brain fog,
and struggle so badly to function....

Any stories out there.......just so I don't feel so alone in this

I hear you and I am here to say that you are not alone.... I am in this with you as I literally have to fight against my chronic fatigue in order to any type of a normal life with my husband, kids, granddaughter, family and friends... we will conquer this together -

[Michah]

Thanks guys for being so supportive.......big hugs back to you both and hope we ALL get better soon..

Michah

[January]

(((((((((( Mics ))))))))))

I'm so sorry you are in such a flare. I have Fibro and Chronic Fatigue and it's so hard to manage sometimes.

Please be gentle with yourself.

[shezbut]

Micah

I hope that you get some relief very soon!

[pigsflyinair]

Michah, So sorry you are having such a trying sore time. I really feel 4 you! It is so common 4 us 2 feel all alone. I know I do most of the time. That's why I am so glad 4 this place we can come. Even though I am around the other side o the world I know Winters can be a real *****! Everything moves slower, including, us! I know I feel like I move like a snail when its colder & I am either stiffer or just in more pain. If there were only a magic pill or something! If there were such a thing, I would send you a whole bottle!
Sweetie there are no magic words, I see you have found a few really caring people here. Just reading it helps me feel not alone, & really that does help make it not so bad! Hugz 4 you today! hang in there! The sun will be back in the morning! Later, Diane as pigsflyinair

((((((((michah)))))))))

so sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. i have something very similar to cfs called hypopituitarism. it has certainly been a challenge. if i had pain too i don't think i'd make it. the fatigue is bad enough. i hope your new doc can help you out. i know a few people who have seen great results with altering their diet. unfortunately i haven't had the discipline to do that so far.

[lorna]

(((((((Michaw))))))))))))) Know we are here for you during those low points. Don't be too hard on yourself. I have been there, its you who has to pick things up as best as you can even durin low points.

[Jewels]

Dear Michah,gentle hugs for you...

Chronic Fatigue and pain go hand in hand, and I am sorry you are having such a rough go at it right now...I hate having CFS, because of the very things you said...you can't exercise because then your in bed and very sore and very sad...oh so true...sometimes for me, just walking is way too much exercise and I find myself in bed, unable to hardly put my feet on the floor leaves me practically crawling to the bathroom and back to my bed, worn out after such a short ordeal. With a teen in the house who doesn't understand what is wrong with me leaves me wondering what will become of me when I no longer am able to participate in life outside my door because I cannot walk, or exercise, or put up with my pain. Yes, nutrients and diet DO play a part, but only a part, of being well enough to live life without feeling depressed constantly. I so hear your cries for help, and for validation. Yes, I deal with CFS, Chronic Pain, and several other things that keep the pain in the front, rather toward the rear, of my life. And yes, winter is horrible. I cannot get warm, so the only place I like to be is in my bed or on the couch with tons of blankets on me. I wish I could help more, but am right there with you. Just holler loud if you need hugs, because hugs are good, but if you need to talk just pm me. I will always answer, although it may take a while for me to answer as I am trying to go about my day as normally as I can with the pain keeping me in check at every turn. I do know what it's like, and I will be wishing you well from where I am just getting into spring, while you are just getting into winter. With tender hugs for very tender bodies...

Jewels