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Thanks Anxietynacy,
Your comments are appreciated. My neurologist prescribed several medications that are already helping me tremendously for the migraines, and for the muscle pain and exhaustion. He also recommended an over the counter supplement that helps me sleep better. I'm waking up in the mornings and feeling so much better! Yay.
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Lostinplace, I'm glad you found an answer and are getting relief all ready, my sister has fibromyalgia.
Actually after reading about your migraines and stuff, I'm wondering about my brother.

Sence he has had covid he has had horrible headaches, and neck pain. Physical therapy, chiropractor, not much is helping.
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anxietynacy,

Maybe suggest to your brother that he schedule an appointment with either a neurologist or a rheumatologist. According to the Mayo Clinic, doctors with these specific specialties are the very best at diagnosing Fibromyalgia, which is difficult to diagnose. They can also rule out other possible conditions. They are also the most experienced at treating Fibromyalgia.

The only downside is that your brother may have to wait months to see a specialist. The earliest appointment I was able make with my neurologist was six months in the future. But the wait was worth it.

Very sorry to hear about your brother's long covid and I hope he recovers soon.
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My sister sees a rheumatologist, ha, my family is a bit to disfuctional for that. Brother told sister fibromyalgia isn't a real disease, so they don't speak much. So I'm not going to bring the subject up. I couldn't get him to get the vaccine and look what that got him.

It would be ironic if my brother gets diagnosed with a fake deasses, anyways. LoL

Anyways, glad things are going better for you!
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Lol, I mentioned it to Mom this morning, she actually had a look like wow, you may be on to something, which suprised me.

So I said to her I'm not gonna tell him, and I'm sure my sister is going to tell him. Mom said thanks! Lol
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Anxietynacy,

I didn't think Fibromyalgia was a real disease either! I was totally skeptical when my neurologist diagnosed me with this. I thought I just had extreme caregiver burnout and I made the appointment to request a more effective medication for my migraines.

So when he examined me and said it's Fibromyalgia I said "Whaaaa??" He gave me some prescriptions and I thought WTH I'll try them....lo and behold they are helping me So Much.

I also got a book recently written by doctors at the Mayo Clinic specifically about Fibromyalgia- they've got real "cred" as far as I'm concerned. So yeah, it's a real medical condition but not a disease, per se.

It sounds like your brother won't even consider Fibromyalgia - but if his symptoms worsen he may become more open to seeing a Neurologist who could possibly help him (?).....
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Lostinplace, when my sister was diagnosed like 20 years ago before people even new. I was sceptical but I remember my sister's kids , coming up to her, when they were little and she would always say," don't touch me! " It was such a a strange thing for a mom to say to her kids, and pulling away in pain. So I always new it was real

As far as my brother that a whole other story, I had to threaten to call APS on him because he was praying away my nephews eating disorder.

Disfuctional families are wonderful. 😂
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geta work uniform (old clothes) and do the hard messier tasks then change. a trip to hairdressers and even a new colour wash in your hair can make even the drab of clothes come alive and a little make up. I go for the natural look - so the makeup is for older skin and luminous...or tinted moisturiser. My sister dresses up daily and even doing heavy work still ends up looking elegant. It can be done. Maybe an old top over your clothes - working rubber gloves - designate an old pair of shoes or slippers for cleaning. if my sister can do it - we all can. Think 'i'm worth it' and look after yourself as good as you look after others. YOU DO deserve it so go for it.
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@jenny10

C'mon, puuleeze stop with the "just wear prettier clothes and make-up" stuff.

Enough already with that BS
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@ Jenny10,

apologies for my cranky reply to you (but to clarify I have no intention of dressing as a Stepford wife).
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Just got a dinner invite for tonight. Was aleady in pjs (@ 5pm)...
Pjs vs make an effort 🤔

I have compromised haha & found the most comfy sloppy pants, yet black, sloppy top but nice pretty scarf. Slip-on shoes.

I am very tempted to stay in but life is short. Why not celebrate someone's birthday when you can!

(My vibe is less 'smart casual' - more 'sleep comfort').
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@Beatty,
I hear you about the ‘ sleep comfort’. DH says that 1/2 the time he can’t tell if I’m wearing Pjs or clothes when I’m home .
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At Target I bought these summer pajama pants, I actually save as my dress up clothes, 😀 I put a black top on and I get so many compliments.
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I am not stepford wife or pjs person. Although I love comfort, tunics etc.
I have developed my own personal style which is best described as boho meets french girl style.
And changed my hair, a little more highlights, kept it longer.
I feel good, lots of compliments along with criticism of some, how dare I care about myself while my husband is so sick?
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When my DH helps with laundry , he says 1/2 the time he can’t figure out what gets put away in my pjs drawer and what are my clothes .

In my defense , I like to be comfy when I know I will be home all day . I do have designated comfy clothes that are not pjs ! He just can’t tell the difference for some reason .
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I am looking forward to my vacation in October. I feel like I've been through the wringer this year with the loss of my mother, dealing with my dysfunctional family, dealing with my parents' house and my friend's terminal cancer diagnosis. It all just sucks. I feel like I aged ten years.
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Houseflower, you definitely deserve a good long vacation!!
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