I come here a couple times a week to read and see how things are going and check out the Newbies and their stories. We have some of the most dedicated Wallabies on this web site. I just sit back and am amazed at how you all support each other and how you have made it possible for newly diagnosed FMS'ers to feel totally accepted and understood. Give yourselves a pat on the back, you're truely caring souls.

Well, I'll keep it short and sweet....just wanted to check in and let you all know that the "Ladies Behind The Wall" are still alive and kicking. Some of us are still recovering from other things and some of us are giving it the good fight, but we're still here.

We truely appreciate and love you all.....Dee

Hi everyone! Have any of you posted and had the internet cut in and say you've been cut off? I waited to be put back on and it got all hung up. Now I see the post didn't happen. Is there anyway to get it back or is gone completely? Help Cheryl

I have go to get going now my Yoga class starts soon. Have a wonderful week-end, see you all next week.
Love Richard in Tucson....

Hello everyone,

I didn't get any feed back to my question so I guess this didn't happen to anyone.

It's hard sometimes to post and talk therefore typing with a right hand that doesn't always feel good and a back with pain and not have it post. That's why the question.

I had flare ups recently and just dealt with them the best I could as we all do. Recently my chronic fatigue is kicking in. That intensifies my pain level and stress for the things I want to do that I can't. Best word given to say is "unpredictable". That's the pesonality of this illness. As yrs went by with this characteristic I did manage to get beyond-why plan anything? I do plan some things b/c this unpredictable illness may not happen on that day of the plan if this makes sense. Before I was in such fear I couldn't see any life to life and that was depressing in itself. I'm grateful to know now that there can be life with it and say this will pass too even if sometimes I say WHEN?.

My grand daughter was here and my husband or I wouldn't take on so much time with her even though I like too. She'll be 2yrs in May with her sister on the way in June. I'm pooped. Even with the laughs and kisses. Grandparents get to say good-bye. My son and wife got to go away over nite to Atlantic City. It was cold yet they say cold. My grand daughter sleeped good here and for most part good with behavior. Just when tired naturally would get cranky. I do to some times. I'll give in - she'll not till put to bed.

I take inflammatory drug once in morning and once in evening along with anti-anxiety med & depression med. Ice at nite works or just rest. My pain is with me sometimes high sometimes med yet always present. That's chronic pain.

Well I'll check in later. Encouragement is that we understand no matter who doesn't.

Cheryl

Got to meet a former wallabie and her husband lastnight in Dallas and had a real nice visit. I have been talking to her for years and finally got the chance to put a face with the name.

Gotta run...need a nap,drove all night.

Hang in there YoYo,things will certainly get better.

Welcome newies,and gentle hugs to everyone.

Hello everyone!

I have read the posts and see new people again. How we all sound alike.....common ground. I believe this is healing in itself.

Laura TX *This will pass too* I say. It helps yet I know the times I wonder when but I still tell myself this b/c most of the time it does. Chronic pain doesn't pass it just has degree differences each day. Taking care is the biggy along with drawing boundaries of what I can & can't do. Today I took a day off of a routine thing I usually due on Tues. I slept in some, and then went at a pace I like without stressin'! It felt good. A St. Cheryl Day! All should have a Saint Day just include yr name and do it! There is time when energy level is more & I was taught by a chronic pain doc to do the things I can that day and just enjoy it. This works for me.

LeAnn MI - depression has been a new item for me yet I read it is included in FMS. When my pain intensifies depression usually sets in. This too I was taught goes hand & hand. Pain & depression. I think my body just gets down and wants to weep. I too was diagnosed last yr with SAD so I am on Welabutrin. It works. I would cry for no reason-even pain that day wasn't that bad. It did come with the change of Seasons.

Lynn MN-I too would feel old over the yrs when this FMS would hit and thru pain counseling I just got to a place to except that this is an illness b/c I feel like a kid inside and I mean it. I would like to do certain things kids do even though I know I can't. I turned 60yrs in Nov and it still works for me to think this way. There's life to live and I don't want to give to much power to this illness. I know I have to take care and I do but this is all part and part. When I sit in this chair to type I have a cushion attached to this chair from a special order. It helps yet sometimes like now my back just gets tired and painful. I do what I can some reasons are worth it like being here at the Wall. This day felt good to read, walk dogs, go to Curves, make pea soup, accomplish things on the phone-just enjoyment and accomplishments. Our area is forcast for snow accumulation for tomorrow - so will see what that brings.

Check in later husband home for dinner.

Cheryl