tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post7390816981157141159..comments2023-09-23T03:23:06.597-06:00Comments on Banku, Pho and Fried Spiders: Fibro-GirlA. Gillispiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867049082571384585noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-87206924981366565752010-01-25T10:33:51.523-06:002010-01-25T10:33:51.523-06:00Hi, I think my one daughter has Fibro also unfortu...Hi, I think my one daughter has Fibro also unfortunately! I have to tell you that I am sure my mom had it. I used to get sooo mad at her. I was young and never understood. I used to think "Where is my active happy mom?" I used to not even want to call her because all I heard was "this hurts today or this hurts today " and it would make me sick. I just got angry with her. Now ladies, I understand her pain and it is too late. My mom is now with Jesus. I can't tell her I am sorry for not understanding her and say forgive me mom! It saddens my heart but theres nothing I can do. So if you have kids try to explain it to them carefully as I am to Alicia and my married kids too. I have given them articles written by others about the experiences we have with this pain and it is helping them understand more. I will pray for you all and ask for you to pray for me. God bless..Pastor Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123190811362573354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-45833450671288492682010-01-25T10:31:19.092-06:002010-01-25T10:31:19.092-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pastor Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123190811362573354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-5012792377996147552010-01-25T10:27:46.218-06:002010-01-25T10:27:46.218-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pastor Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123190811362573354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-61473028197673986472010-01-24T21:01:33.412-06:002010-01-24T21:01:33.412-06:00Thanks ladies. =-)
Laurel, I so appreciate you th...Thanks ladies. =-)<br /><br />Laurel, I so appreciate you thinking enough of me to want to partner with me! Honestly, I just am not motivated that way, but I would love to encourage you through the changes you'd like to make!<br /><br />Sister Beta, we have Curves here but I've never tried it. Having the time to go to a gym seems beyond me at this point, but maybe someday! If I can get my diet under control I will then take the next step.<br /><br />Pastor Deb, the put me on Savella as the new Fibromyalgia drug. Hopefully it works!<br /><br />Terynn, I had never thought about a new mattress, but I will say, my hips and legs hurt less on the hospital "couch" than they do here at home. My hips and legs are already screaming after me after two nights back in my own bed. Hmm..<br /><br />I'm sorry your daughter is already having symptoms. When I look back to my college days I can see the first symptoms starting to pop out at me. I didn't realize it at a time, but it had definitely been a long time coming to get to this point.A. Gillispiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867049082571384585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-31120737436342534712010-01-22T19:56:37.773-06:002010-01-22T19:56:37.773-06:00Oh, you poor thing. I'm so sorry you've b...Oh, you poor thing. I'm so sorry you've been in so much pain. And BTDT with doctors who don't want to do anything except for say "loose weight". I don't have fibro but I have another condition that didn't get diagnosed for several years because no one would listen. They kept telling me to loose weight but turns out the condition was causing the weight gain. Boy was I mad when I found that out. <br /><br />Anyway, so glad you found a good doctor and I'll be praying that the treatment she has prescribed will work for you.Reading Widely https://www.blogger.com/profile/04623490605434252471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-80497669912320835282010-01-22T19:12:32.017-06:002010-01-22T19:12:32.017-06:00Anita:
I was was diagnosed almost 20 years ago ...Anita: <br /><br />I was was diagnosed almost 20 years ago with fibro, by the same excellent and kind Family Practice dr. that delivered both of my children. Over the years, I have visited all the specialists and have taken many types of medications. <br /><br />But finally, I have found what medicines and regimes work for me. A different mattress, the addition of regular medical massages (versus a spa day massage), medicines and realizing that I will have to manage this the rest of my life, makes me take one day at a time.<br /><br />I am thankful I can work and thankful that I don't think about fibro every minute of every day, like I used to. Keep after it---the caring for yourself thing. It is work, but soooo worth it.<br /><br />Lastly and the saddest thing to me? My soon to be 19 year old daughter is beginning to have some symptoms. I have never spoken much to my children about my fibro, so I am pretty sure she is not being "suggestible". sigh At least she will have a mom who believes her symptoms and will walk her through the process...<br /><br />Blessings...Terynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612452246350073920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-1011353089990535392010-01-21T21:06:53.708-06:002010-01-21T21:06:53.708-06:00Anita, I can so relate to you.I have suffered with...Anita, I can so relate to you.I have suffered with Fibro for 7 yrs now and I really hate it. But we have to learn to go on.. You can do it. I know about the weight gain too. I saw a new doctor today and he gave me 2 new meds to try. Sounds like what they have put you on. Lets hope we both get relief. God bless all you do!Pastor Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123190811362573354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-72778993943598643052010-01-21T09:39:15.131-06:002010-01-21T09:39:15.131-06:00I'm glad you got validated! I have a friend wi...I'm glad you got validated! I have a friend with Fibro- no fun! :( <br /><br />Your honesty about your weight cracks me up! When I was overweight, I pretended like I wasn't...but it killed me on the inside. Have you tried Curves? It's awesome, for women only, takes 30 minutes and you do intervals of standing (walking in place, etc.) and sitting/machines. I lost about 80 pounds with diet and Curves and it will always have a special place in my heart. :)Sister Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322419461227301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-90644307799712687442010-01-20T23:50:33.298-06:002010-01-20T23:50:33.298-06:00Hi Anita,
So glad you got a diagnosis, even thoug...Hi Anita,<br /><br />So glad you got a diagnosis, even though it's not a fun one to have. (I have 2 close friends with fibro.)<br /><br />Anita ... I would LOVE to have a partner in tackling our weight loss issues. While I don't have fibro., I don't have a thyroid (due to cancer 20 years ago) and I have chronic back pain (due to a serious car accident). So, I too have MUCH weight to lose ... medical issues to deal with ... and am in need of an encouragement partner.<br /><br />We have talked before, and physically (besides the fibro) we are very similar in our weight loss needs.<br /><br />I'd love to partner with you, and set some goals for this year.<br /><br />LaurelLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440noreply@blogger.com