Hello folks. My name is Eunice. I am 53, and although I have not been
"officially" diagnosed with Fibro (ie trigger points, etc) I was diagnosed
with Chronic Fatigue syndrome about 10 years ago. And I'm a nurse who sees a
lot of FM patients. The fact that the researchers are now linking CFIDS and
FM does not surprise me, as I have some of ther symptoms of both, and most of
the symptoms that both of them share. During the early time with CFIDS, I
was only able to work part-time, and even that was rough. Now I am back to
full time, although I work 4 10 hour days, so I jdo have 3 days off at a
time. I'm also lucky because my spouse is retired (medically), so does the
shopping, cooking etc, so I can come home and collapse, which I do very
frequently. I'm on a number of meds, including muscle relaxers at bedtime,
NSAIDS, and pain meds on occasion. But I feel very lucky that I am still
able to work, and grateful that I have the spousal support that I do. I'll
look forward to learning more about all of you. We all need to take care of
each other, and give special support during the rough times, and celebration
during the good times. Have a restful and pain-free day tomorrow.
Eunice