Share Your Feelings on the Awareness of Fibromyalgia
Another cold and rainy day, I could hardly move this morning. Everything ached, my head was spinning 'but I did get up'. If it wasn't for the home support staff, that comes most mornings at 7 am, Maybe I'd spend the day in bed. I also have many other issues that help to make my body, feel crapy. I have 5 body replacements--2...
View MoreIs there more awareness in the world of fibromyalgia compared to when you first got diagnosed?
Not really, things have been the same for the past 30 years. My doctor doesn't seem to care how much it interferes in my daily life. But I have the knowledge that I need to take care of myself. Rest is the most important issue, I take time for 'me' now. If I'm not well I don't force myself to do things I can't. I would appreciate any news from anyone who has a caring doctor. Thanks!
What do you think when you hear a celebrity is also suffering from fibromyalgia?
I pray for them!!
What do you think should be done to raise more awareness on fibromyalgia?
I would say 'put more info' out there for people like me. Really, my doctor just tells me that with my other issues that I have, that the fibro isn't an issue!! Can you imagine that in 2019 some doctors treat people like me like this!!!
