Introduction
Constantly in pain? Tired all the time? Multiple tests and no specific results? You could be suffering from fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that can cause you to feel like you will never live a normal life. While it is true that it is a painful condition and there are some very unpleasant symptoms, the good news is that fibromyalgia is not progressive or life threatening and is very manageable. The first step to managing fibromyalgia is to obtain information about the condition and understand what you can do to get back to feeling normal.
By gathering information and learning about the symptoms of fibromyalgia I was able to self-diagnose myself with confirmation from my physician that I was suffering from fibromyalgia. As I continued to read about the condition and gather more information I was able to learn that in fact I was not a patient suffering from fibromyalgia but I was a person living with and managing fibromyalgia.
While there is no one treatment that is a cure-all for the condition there are many tactics people have tried and it is simply a trial and error process. With persistence and a positive attitude you will learn that you too can lead a healthy and active life.
If you have found ways to manage your condition please send us your stories.
