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Dealing with Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis

ednabucket
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I'm very shy 60 year old who's suffering with fibro and osteoarthritis, and other problems, just wanted to say hi.
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Hi @ednabucket welcome to the community. It's great to have you here with us.
You may be interested in our dealing with chronic pain discussions, please let us know if you have any questions.
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Hi, I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, an under activity thyroid, depression, IBS and I'm going through the menopause. I also care for my 2 disabled adult sons, and my baby grandson as my daughter works full time, I'm so exhausted, glad I have found people I can vent to. Xx
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This is definatly the right place to vent. Speaking to fellow sufferers helps so much.Tina(Ankyie Spon)
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hello ednabucket me to recently diagnosed i also have osteoarthritis and now this i feel so depressed with it everything hurts and stiff OMG trying emitripriline tablets but there not for me dont like them so its back to gp for different ones can't even sleep my neck shoulder keeps me awake its terrible,im so tired
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