Hi all,

I'm wondering if I may have fibro.  When I was 28, I was diagnosed with depression.  I definitely have depression.  But it is so well controlled now, has been for years.  I am happy and have a great life - everything I ever wanted.  But the fatigue never left.  It comes and goes but is here more often than not.  I am going through a large time span of fatigue right now and I just think it's not depression related.  I'm also stiff a lot, I have knee pain, sometimes shoulder and back pain.  My neckand shoulders are so stiff right now. 

I don't quite understand trigger points - would I be really aware where they are, or is that something you figure out with the doctor.  I do know that sometimes when my kids come up and pretend to spank me on the bottom and hit the lower back, it hurts a lot more than I think it should.  I am stiff and sore all the time.  I have a hard time falling asleep at night, but want to sleep all day - I've slept all day and night long before.  Sometimes if I stay in bed a few days and sleep I feel better.  usually I wake up feeling exhausted.  I have headaches quite frequently. 

Any thoughts?  If I need to see a doctor,what type do I see?

Thanks!

What plans do you have for the weekend?

CB has been really good about working out, even with her fibro. When she has a flare up, she can't do as much, so this weekend, I have made appointments for her and I at a day spa   we are getting the whole treatment including hot stone massage.

How about it ladies, are you treating yourself good this weekend?


Shauna

 For those of you on Face Book here is another sorce of support
 http://www.facebook.com/Fibro360

Not misguided at all  I think those are great ideas and I do that as well when dh is home. I hope I didn't come across that I was put out.

Shauna

Thanks Sandra,

I guess I didn't explain myself very well.  A couple of ladies mentioned on your "intro" thread that I was a good friend. I just wanted to tell everyone about her, but not thread jack your post. She isn't very tech savvy, and doesn't feel comfortable on message boards, while I on the other hand, visit several and post. She just signed up for facebook and is so happy she can keep in touch with her family.

My friend is very well grounded. Her & Hubby do a lot of things together. I was just venting a bit. I am sure the new changes CB is going through, the less comfortable he is. When my Sugar Daddy (dear hubby) isn't in Northern California for work, we all get together and BBQ, CB and I are in a Bible Study on Wed morns and they both lead the youth group at the Church (he for the boys, she for the girls) .   She is just starting to be full of energy again!  Today is bothering her though, her legs are swelling and she's in some serious pain. I told her to rest and we would meet up tomorrow.

I hope you ladies find some relief from the pain today and don't forget to do something nice for yourself today. Get a pedi, mani, facial, massage. I'm going to the Coach Outlet and getting briefcase or something like that to hold my marketing tools.

Ya'll take care,

Shauna