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New to fibro

I'm new to the site and generally new to fibro. I was diagnosed 8 days ago.
I've so many questions that I honestly don't know where to start.
I guess we are start out that way though. I'm guessing from the general things I've read that this disease will never go away so that answers the first questions.
I don't know if my meds are right yet or what meds I should be taking as I'm waiting to see my GP.
My main worries right now though are my confusion, memory loss and my struggle to speak properly at times. I'm told it's to do with the fibro but I get complete black spots in my memory. Things I have absolutely no recollection of at all even after being described to me. I get confused easily and at times just fund it difficult to get my words out properly or I'll say something that makes no sense. It's becoming quiet distressing.
Sorry to rabbit on. There's just so many questions I have x
I've so many questions that I honestly don't know where to start.
I guess we are start out that way though. I'm guessing from the general things I've read that this disease will never go away so that answers the first questions.
I don't know if my meds are right yet or what meds I should be taking as I'm waiting to see my GP.
My main worries right now though are my confusion, memory loss and my struggle to speak properly at times. I'm told it's to do with the fibro but I get complete black spots in my memory. Things I have absolutely no recollection of at all even after being described to me. I get confused easily and at times just fund it difficult to get my words out properly or I'll say something that makes no sense. It's becoming quiet distressing.
Sorry to rabbit on. There's just so many questions I have x
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Hi there
Thank you for your reply
I've only had a quick look around this site but it does seem to be very supportive. I hope once I've got to grips with the "new normality" that I'm able to help others out as much as I can. Feels like a rollacoaster at the moment. Do you find that the completely wrong words pop out lol.
For example, I asked my family earlier if they wanted some of my garlic mayo knowing full well that's not what I had. It was actually curry sauce lol. I do that a lot. Is that fibro related or just me lol x
Welcome to the community! You've come to the right place for advice and support. I really hope you get all the answers you need!
Sorry for the late reply.
Yea I get horrible fatigue. I nap every day and am in bed early most nights. I get a lot of pain to be honest. I'm waiting to see my GP to review my meds now as I don't think the dosage I'm taking is strong enough.
I find it difficult making friends because of anxiety and depression so at times feel really lonely and guilty that I put on my partner so much. He says he understands though and he's more than happy to help xx
Thank you so much 😊 x
Thank you for your reply. I'm not the greatest at replying quickly atm. I find myself grabbing moments of good and thinking I can take on the world and the paying for it and ending up in bed exhausted, headachy, earache and all over pain. The fog drives me mad too. I forget what I'm saying mid sentence. Never remember a thing. My partner reminds me of a lot. Some things i have complete black spots of.
Sounds like you have enough complications too. Spinal stenosis? I don't know what it is but it sounds very sore.
I've lost friends through anxiety alone. I did start getting to grips with it. Started a career in modelling and then all this started and now I'm becoming a recluse too.
Xx
So sorry for late reply. Thank you for your message.
Sounds like we do have a lot in common.
Thank you for the offer of help too. I will drop you a message 😊 x