tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post1931776235117085982..comments2023-11-16T18:07:57.722-06:00Comments on Deanna's Corner: Waking Up Changed: My Life with FibromyalgiaDeanna http://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-55295385135011172792008-09-10T20:49:00.000-05:002008-09-10T20:49:00.000-05:00Deanna, what can I say? I'm amazed that you are a...Deanna, what can I say? I'm amazed that you are able to have such a wonderful attitude about such a debilitating disease! The Lord has instilled such an incredible spirit in you!<BR/><BR/>I can't even imagine what it would be like to live with that pain all the time, yet you are always filled with grace and love.<BR/><BR/>Please know that I am praying that the Lord will lay his hands on you and heal you.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914463084777786772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-18748583687900494062008-09-10T07:57:00.000-05:002008-09-10T07:57:00.000-05:00RT - And I for you!RT - And I for you!Deanna https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-816901453317108842008-09-09T21:39:00.000-05:002008-09-09T21:39:00.000-05:00Chronic pain and fatigue are issues for me, too. ...Chronic pain and fatigue are issues for me, too. My problem is a rotting thyroid, though. I've been having some better, stronger days. However, I can relate to the "will I ever feel well again" question. I'll pray for you. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-20818854608721666562008-09-09T15:44:00.000-05:002008-09-09T15:44:00.000-05:00Sandi - I went to a support group when I was first...Sandi - I went to a support group when I was first diagnosed, but it wasn't a very good one. Lots of older women who only complained for an entire hour. I needed something that was more on the support side. <BR/><BR/>Miss Mud - Strong is debatable, but definitely stubborn.Deanna https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-26480729831547035302008-09-09T15:06:00.000-05:002008-09-09T15:06:00.000-05:00You are a very strong woman!!!!!!!You are a very strong woman!!!!!!!Miss Mud Puddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642260784708249077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-70755782165381278702008-09-09T13:53:00.000-05:002008-09-09T13:53:00.000-05:00I had no idea you had FM ... Deanna, what a great ...I had no idea you had FM ... Deanna, what a great post. The worst thing about it is the disbelief, the skepticism. Even some doctors shrug it off (it's hard to diagnose) ... in Tupelo there were support groups. Hope you're able to find one in this area. They really do help.Webmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05254906421352517823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-11658443164977763202008-09-09T13:20:00.000-05:002008-09-09T13:20:00.000-05:00Willow - There are moments when I think "I just ne...Willow - There are moments when I think "I just need some slack. I feel awful." BUT, I don't want my boys to remember me as sick. I want them to remember me as Mom.Deanna https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-15033240377687849362008-09-09T12:40:00.000-05:002008-09-09T12:40:00.000-05:00Deanna -- you just constantly amaze me. I would h...Deanna -- you just constantly amaze me. I would have had NO IDEA that you've got fibromyalgia. I applaud your attitude of living life to the fullest and kind of "you have the disease but the disease doesn't have you" and that you embrace each day and are thankful in that day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-85002755985361994932008-09-09T10:53:00.000-05:002008-09-09T10:53:00.000-05:00K - It is amazing the number of people who have it...K - It is amazing the number of people who have it.Deanna https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-91708726383758110102008-09-09T10:52:00.000-05:002008-09-09T10:52:00.000-05:00Belle - Thanks so much! My husband is amazing. ...Belle - Thanks so much! My husband is amazing. Not everyone with fibromyalgia is as lucky as I am.<BR/><BR/>Wifey - I am sorry your Mom has this. I haven't been diagnosed with CFS, but boy do I get exhausted.<BR/><BR/>Lizzy - That is why it is tough having an "invisible" illness. Being sick, but not looking sick.<BR/><BR/>Mayberry - Attitude is everything!<BR/><BR/>Juice - That is a great idea.<BR/><BR/>Betty - Bless your Mom's heart.<BR/><BR/>Crystal - Thanks, sweetie! (Send pumpkin butter! Ha!) <BR/><BR/>Doghouse - I'll second that!<BR/><BR/>Sara - I don't know about great, but trying to live each day to the fullest.<BR/><BR/>Confessions - My kids and hubs are my motivation.Deanna https://www.blogger.com/profile/14114652107363722177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-2351360796578151242008-09-09T10:42:00.000-05:002008-09-09T10:42:00.000-05:00I first became aware of this illness about 15 year...I first became aware of this illness about 15 years ago. My hubby is a PT and was seeing some patients with it. He facilitated a "managing your fibromyalgia" kind of workshop sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. He said it is one of those conditions that the medical community was just beginning to understand. It is more widespread than we even realize sometimes. Thanks for sharing your story.K Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793402660367261672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-307574169906703672008-09-09T10:12:00.000-05:002008-09-09T10:12:00.000-05:00Wow I had no idea of your illness. I admire you f...Wow I had no idea of your illness. I admire you for your strengh this is hard to have to go through. With having kids and all you are very motivational for people who are suffering with this very same illness.Confessions of A Mississippi Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848088462204658059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-60056740636631507722008-09-09T09:51:00.000-05:002008-09-09T09:51:00.000-05:00I admire you for fighting through the pain when yo...I admire you for fighting through the pain when you can and doing all the great things that you do.Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077545502455383383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-45243881039207788932008-09-09T09:42:00.000-05:002008-09-09T09:42:00.000-05:00Here's wishing you a lifetime full of 1s!Here's wishing you a lifetime full of 1s!From the Doghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457904542766217940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-39901830379387297082008-09-09T09:23:00.000-05:002008-09-09T09:23:00.000-05:00Wow. Being able to deal with this the way you do, ...Wow. Being able to deal with this the way you do, and still manage to do so much for your family is another of the many reasons you are an AMAZING person.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951252716975427687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-19356670984037383792008-09-09T09:00:00.000-05:002008-09-09T09:00:00.000-05:00i'm so sorry, honey. i understand more that most....i'm so sorry, honey. i understand more that most...my mom has this very debilitating illness. my heart goes out to you. i watch her hurt every day. :(<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))black bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319642864446722532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-89632261514959387832008-09-09T08:57:00.000-05:002008-09-09T08:57:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing your story. I'd love a follow ...Thanks for sharing your story. I'd love a follow up blog from you on ways friends and family can be supportive.Juicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521448184073223325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-30722318424542583902008-09-09T08:45:00.000-05:002008-09-09T08:45:00.000-05:00I'm so glad that you have a positive attitude and ...I'm so glad that you have a positive attitude and have found ways to MANAGE it instead of drugging yourself with some of the stuff that gets prescribed for fibro. My ex MIL has it and she has been on some terrible prescriptions.mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825547577767273971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-57958395106528568042008-09-09T08:16:00.000-05:002008-09-09T08:16:00.000-05:00I had no idea you were dealing with this. My best...I had no idea you were dealing with this. My best friends sister has it... it's such a struggle. She has the pain but the big thing for her is the constant dizziness. But she's such a trooper... you would hardly ever know she is sick - but sometimes that's not good because people forget and then get frustrated when she's having a bad day.<BR/><BR/>Big hugs sweetie - and thank you for sharing your struggle with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238545297867610166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-54191425512386147882008-09-09T07:46:00.000-05:002008-09-09T07:46:00.000-05:00so sorry you have to live with that, hun :( my mo...so sorry you have to live with that, hun :( my mom has it, so i have seen what you go through. do you have chronic fatigue as well? mom doesDr. Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103865586006326574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048362417837029884.post-72510867632373327602008-09-09T06:32:00.000-05:002008-09-09T06:32:00.000-05:00I think your attitude about it is amazing. And the...I think your attitude about it is amazing. And the support of your husband is refreshing to read about. I know others who have this and they are up and down too. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there and remember I'm a neighbor, so to speak, so email me if I can ever help you. I know it is tough to ask for help sometimes, even from strangers, but I would consider it a blessing to help.Conservative Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00425596364854932002noreply@blogger.com