A Social Network for Men with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue or Pain

I was age 36 in 1996...

when my back & neck started hurting like never b/4. Went to several chiropractors who helped but still couldn't explain some things. Went to several other dr's who couldn't help. Finally in '00, went to a rheumatologist who dx'ed me.

Been thru many ups & downs since. Living with fibro has been a curse & a blessing. Winters up north were like living hell -severe pain, fatigue, depression, thots of suicide... We moved down here to SE Oklahoma in '07 -& my fibro is much more mild here. It's given me a second life.

If u're struggling, don't give up. Keep looking for a new type of treatment.

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Permalink Reply by Rick on December 2, 2009 at 11:09pm

Thanks for sharing, Randall. I sometimes think I should join the birds and move South for winter - or permanently. I have noticed that my symptoms are better in warm weather - but not too hot. I guess the extremes (either hot or cold) bring the worst out of my fibro. I'm glad you've had better success in OK.

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Permalink Reply by Gareth on December 3, 2009 at 5:02am

the heat tends to knock all life out of me! I feel most alive when I'm managing to walk our dogs with the rain beating down on me!