"I've always had sleep issues and I've had mild pain symptoms since my late twenties.
My symptoms got much worse in 2008 which was a very stressful year for me. I was self-employed with multiple clients and was too busy…"
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Does fibro reduce our masculinity? or reshape it?
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Perhaps the best words I've heard on this question were written by Bob Hall, founder of menwithfibro.com. I copied these paragraphs from the "What's It Like?" page on that site:"Hey, I am a man, the…Continue
Tags: manhood, masculinity
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ralph Mcgil Jun 5, 2010.
Daddy's gonna eat ur fingers!
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I was packing for a business trip and my three year old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one point she said, 'Daddy, look at this' , and stuck out two of her fingers.Trying…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Debra Mar 15, 2010.
Can't u do something about this storm?...
A passenger jet was suffering through a severe thunderstorm.As the passengers were being bounced around by the turbulence a youngwoman turned to a minister sitting next to her and with a nervous…Continue
Started Mar 14, 2010
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- About me:
- Typical middle-aged guy
Married, father of 3 young adults
Have had fibro for 11 yrs.
Also have spinal degeneration, aleep apnea, & sometimes depression
-THINGS I ENJOY: smiles, a good joke, a hug, family history, walking outside, reading, a good book or magazine, family activities, the Green Bay Packers, small groups, writing, this warmer climate,
- Relationship status?
- Married
- Do you have fibromyalgia? If so, for how long?
- Yes, for 13 yrs.
- What is your current treatment protocol? Supplements?
- meds, stretching, daily walking/exercise, massage, heat
- Favorite activities/hobbies?
- walking outdoors, reading, family history, home improvements, watching NFL football
- Favorite books?
- fiction, mystery,
What helps my fibro?
-massage w/ myofacial technique
-electronic therapy at a chiropractor's office (covered by ins)
-OTC products: Activ On, capzasin, O24 fibro,
-med's
-stretching
-daily exercise
-heat -esp a hot bath
-electronic therapy at a chiropractor's office (covered by ins)
-OTC products: Activ On, capzasin, O24 fibro,
-med's
-stretching
-daily exercise
-heat -esp a hot bath
Randall's Blog
a decade since my fibro dx
In a few wks, it'll be a decade since my fms dx in 2000, at age 40. I recall for some yrs after that, trying to escape the pain & not wanting to to be a chronic pain patient. Getting used to taking daily meds & sleep problems & memory issues. Praying & asking others to pray for God to heal me, & the disappointment & depression when I wasn't healed.
Then, sometime in '03-05, gradually coming to realize I was probably going to have to live w/ this pain for the… Continue
Then, sometime in '03-05, gradually coming to realize I was probably going to have to live w/ this pain for the… Continue
Posted on January 23, 2010 at 11:32am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 11:33pm on September 14, 2011,
Ryan said… - Hey Randall, good to hear from you. Those sound like great ideas to try. I've started on savella for about 6 weeks or so, it seems to have improved my out look and energy levels so far. With that, I am struggling to learn my limits on the good days. It always seems my to do list is bigger than my good days can handle, but I am figuring out being flared up for several days or weeks after over doing it just puts me further behind. I definitely struggle to find exercise that doesn't put me down for awhile. My wife is into yoga and I am going to give that a try. It is such a load off my mind to find other guys going through the same things, I really thought I was just going crazy for awhile. The more and more my wife and I research this, it just all comes together. I really feel that the sleep apnea is a huge piece to our puzzle, I am unable to use sleep machine due to chronic sinus issues (I guess my sinuses never fully developed, or something along those lines). Anyhow good to hear from a fellow iowan/mid westerner, hope all is well with you and thanks for reaching out. Go HAWKS!! This has been a rough week after the cyclones beat us.
-Ryan
- At 3:48pm on September 12, 2011, Carl Cavitt said…
- Manteno is 60 milesvsouth of Chicago, 150 miles from Peoria. I believe.
- At 4:27am on September 12, 2011,
Keith Cohen said… Hey Randall,
Thanks for writing. I have had Fibro for 27 years. It seems to be getting worse. Especially the depression and fatigue. Some days can't even get out of bed. Never feel refreshed after i've slept. I have sleep apnea also. Cannot tolerate a cpap machine. Drives me nuts. I also have a 35 yr. old mentally ill son i have to care for. Its very difficult and wearing. I need the Lord just to survive. I hope He has some plans to make a few changes soon. My mom is from Oklahoma. I have some neat relatives down there in Muskogee. Yea i have been following Phil Keaggy snce 1973. I have met him twice. Really nice guy. No ego trip. So keep in touch ok?
God bless, Keith
- At 10:09am on April 7, 2010,
Forrest Scott Wood said… - Hey Randall;
Live in a little burg right smack in the middle of the state.
Not working, fibro cross-referenced with several other health troubles has ended that for the time being. It's also done a number on even the hobbies.
Thanks for saying hey.
later,
Forrest
- At 7:23am on April 7, 2010,
David D said… - I pretty much do the same with the small amount of percocet. What will you use in the summer?
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