Decisions, decisions decisions. Fibre taking over.

Right here goes... I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia it all started a few months back... I had a accident (fall) 3 years ago, i suffered with three herniated discs. Multiple tests, hospital apps, mobility issues, morphine, spinal injections. I'm 38 and my pain dr says I'm too young for a disc replacement operation? I was off work until last year and I got a PT job. This is really hard for me as each shift is a struggle and when I get home I'm ready to callapse. I had my 6 months probation extended by 2months after I missed out some paper work for a patient. (Fibro-fog) I always double check things too, I don't understand what's going on? Anyway Ive now been signed off work with a bad chest that feels like I carnt get much air in, plus the pain is terrible. My bloods are fine and I'm waiting for X-ray results. I'm now at a point where I'm thinking that my health is getting worse. I really would love nothing more than to feel pain free for just a little while. I want nothing more than to work, but my head says yes but my body says NO... I have all these questions going round in my head? I have always worked up until my accident and it's driving me mad as I get frustrated that I carnt do the things I once did. I have 3 children 11...16...20 who are very supportive aswell as my amazing fiancé. please can someone give me some advice about what I should do about my job? my family worry about me going out to work... thanks in advance. wink

Can you go on disability for a while? Have you tried accupuncture?? So so rry you are going through all of this. I t really stinks. Its wonderful you have such a supportive family though! Thank God for them. Have you seen a rheumatologist?

Also, eating no sugar or very low sugar is very helpful when you have inflammation.

Thank you grace... yes I'm in the process of sorting finances and I may be entitled? I have now handed in my resignation last week. Such a big thing but I done it. I'm trying to remain positive but my body feels like I'm bruised all over and the pain is terribly especially at night. I do have a pain specialist at the hospital. Acupuncture is not something I've tried. smile

Oh really? I will definitely try and cut down on the little I have... thank you grace.

Good for you. Im sure it wasnt easy. I have heard people with Costro have gotten g in there. It gets better. smilegreat relief from accupuncture, so Im going to give it a try. Yes, inflammation feeds off sugar..so reducing it helps the Costro as well. Im glad you have a pain specialist. Theres also a site for special exercises you can do for this and it helps as well. Good luck! and han

Thanks so much for your great information. I will do some more research as you can never have enough. Best wishes. wink