Fibromyalgia
Fibro who? That’s what I said when I found out my aches and pains were symptoms of fibromyalgia. Called Fibro for short, I think it’s a type of arthritis, often brought on by extreme stress such as a whiplash. I have a mild case and have days when I feel quite normal, and then there are the days like this past week when I ache all over - especially the muscles of my upper arms and legs.
When I wake up in the morning, it’s a really strange feeling, like my legs are dead and too heavy to lift. I’m really stiff at first, but I have a number of stretches that I do and feel better after doing.
Certain foods seem to make Fibro worse too, like citrus fruit and tomatoes - which I could eat all day this time of year.
Depression usually accompanies a Fibro attack, whether because of the pain or other reasons, I don’t know. And I hate crying at the drop of a hat, especially for no apparent reason.
Getting lots of rest when Fibro flares up helps, although when I feel better, I try to do as much as I can - which makes me feel worse - and the cycle continues.
But this is not a “poor me” post. I have a lot to be thankful for and when things look bleak, I know tomorrow will bring a bright, new day.
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