Fibromyalgia?

Question

Does anyone else have Fibro? Do your family members make you feel like it's no big deal? When I complain, My Husband complains back and it makes me feel like I am just whiney...How do I make him understand how I feel?

See, Some of you people are like it is all in your head...It's not believe me I am not a big complainer...and I don't complain for attention. I am not a house wife I work 45 hrs a week, and yes it may be caused by stress but who cares I am still in pain and he shouldn't make me feel like crap for not feeling good! Ughh....It's always the people who don't have it who don't think it is a real Disease!

Answer 1

For the doubters out there go do a google search. Better still see below for links, and READ!

Fybromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are very real conditions, and negitive comments are not very helpfull.

Sufferer of CFS and Fybromyalgia who works, and far from lazy!

Answer 2

Sorry, but your husband, doctor, and possible your specialist WILL not undersand.

I went to a rheumologist trying to get a diagnoses here in Canada where it is not as accepted as the States. And the Rheumologist told me that even though I had all the symptoms, I did not want that diagnoses. He went on further to say that he didn't believe in fibromylgia and thought it was mostly junk science made up by house wives who suffered from too much stress.

Well, I was in brutal pain for two years and had mysofacia pain. My friends and family did not understand and I had to quit my job. I was so mad, that I swore at him and left. I've never mentioned my pain to my family or friends again since. I had enough. I did find out that part of my mysofascia pain was caused by repeated exposure to heat. A dermatologist helped me with this. And by strictly avoid the heat and the cold, I seam to do a lot better. I like a even temperature.

One word of caution. later on. Don't discount all your symptoms as fibro. I had fatigue and I went to a new doctor who sent me for an excercise stress test and it showed a descrease flow flow to my heart. So, discount everything else first, like low-level asthma, low-iron, etc.


http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/201/300/cdn_medical_association/cmaj/vol-162/issue-1/0077.htm

Answer 3

Yes I have had it for 10 yrs since a car wreck, it gets worse as the years go by. now have 3 bulging disc a ruptured disc and tearing in the back. Need the leg brace. Many sites on fybro. Look up webmd tells a lot about many diseases and conditions print up the ones that effect you. Some are effected mildly and so mildly. But no it can be a painful experience i know, and changing of the weather...plays a factor in it...Good luck feel free to chat anytime. :-)

Answer 4

Hi Rhonda, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about three years ago after nearly three years of vague symptoms that were definitely debilitating. What you need to do first is find pain control, and once you are able to lessen or eliminate your pain, the physical and mental fatigue will subside as well. Your doctor might prescribe narcotics of various kinds, but there are non-narcotic OTC and homeopathic remedies that are effective. I take 800 mg. of Aleve and a 1000-mg. flaxseed oil capsule every night at bedtime to be able to walk the next day, and I take tablets of Arnica, a homeopathic herb, as needed for flareups. Check out the links below for helpful information. I also tell people that just like Yogi Berra said, half the battle is 90 percent mental. I don't have a problem with fibromyalgia--fibromyalgia has a problem with me! Hang in there.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

girlfriend.....welcome to the club of men who just don't get it!!! I have chronic pain b/c i have severe scoliosis, i have had 2 major back surgeries (last yr) and now i am going to have to go have hip replacement surgery!!! and you would think my husband would understand. I stay home and if i don't have things in order he calls me lazy??? this suxs!!! I have 2 sisters that have the fibro and i KNOW they are in alot of pain also but i think their men seem to understand a little better.........but as far as making him understand........you got me? Just last night i was crying b/c of the pain and he said he would try to understand better but then this morning he's back to his old shitty self.........like he says that i can do things for myself, blah, blah, blah.........girl, i'm so sick of it that i'm going home next week plus i have to go see my doctor and find out when and if he is going to do the surgery!!!! Maybe he'll understand (again) just how much i do around here????? GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

PS. I try to be positive and not complain but sometimes it's just tooooooooo much pain...........

Answer 7

Oh, I'm so sorry. Definitely take your hubby to your physician and have your doctor offer him some education. That's the first place to start & then sit down with him after and see if he understands any better. Not to seem impolite or anything, but I might also cart him to counseling with you. That might help him, and you, both learn to communicate more effectively. Both talking, listening, and understanding.

Answer 8

I've had it since 2000 and although hubby understands a lot of my family doesn't and it makes things really hard sometimes. Hey a great sight for families and peeps that have fm is fibrohugs.com.
if u want to talk more email me [e-mail]

Answer 9

stop it & dont give ur hubby a hard time.
no body wanna live with a person who complains all the time
fibromyalgia is a soft diagnosis & i think MOST women use it as an excuse.
its caused mainly by psychological factors
please try to get out of this stupid diagnosis & b honest to yourself first & to your family second.
Last advice: u might better c a rheumatologist just to exclude other diagnosis like early rheumatoid arthritis.

Answer 10

A friend of mine has it. It can be very painful. She's not a whiner, but when she hurts, she hurts. Gather some info and educate the man.