Fibromyalgia is not who I am.
Example: I am a 34-year-old mom of two whose life suddenly changed when I was given the diagnosis in 2002. Life has never been the same, but through all of this I have realized that I am a fighter. I look forward to sharing my insights on treatments and holistic therapies, along with nutritional advice that helped me fight...
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When I heard the Dx at first, I said there is a mistake. Even if it was a tumor that would have to be removed, I would take that dx. I then went to a different Doctor, went through the same tests, and 13 years later it is still the same dx. So my symptoms are all that fibro entails. At different times, on different days. I worked, raised 3 sons as a single Mother, I have had to struggle through management meetings, trying not to fall asleep from fatigue, and keep going through the pain. I have done well disguising my symptoms. I am able to detach from myself- from a very young age. I suppose that is a saving grace. It is a battle everyday, which has been magnified by a complete knee replacement due to a fall at work, a bad neck/shoulder/lower back issues due to a dodge ram broadsiding me on my way to work, and a torn ACL/meniscus. All in a 6 year period. I now have panic attacks driving, difficulty walking and am unable to work. But I still say, I have Fibromyalgia, but it does not have me.
