By: Jolene

Jolene — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:51:30 +0000

Thanks Cindy. You have a wealth of experience and information that is so valuable. I’ll pass it along. Anybody else?

By: Cindy Burgar

Cindy Burgar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:22:12 +0000

I have had fibromyalgia for the last 14 years. I wasn’t diagnosed for the first 6 years so just muddled through the pain and fatigue as best I could. My son was 13 when I first became sick and he is FAS, Autistic, ADHD, OCD and nonverbal. He was our first foster child, coming at 4 months, and I would not have missed the blessings he brought us. But it has always been a challenge as he developed some explosive behavior symptoms in his teens. I contacted my social worker and checked out every program he was qualified for so I could take advantage of all the respite I could get. God brought us the most wonderful girl who really cared about Peter. She took him after school to the park so I could work on dinner. She even became a licensed foster parent so she could do his weekend respites, take him to summer camps and to youth group at our church where she accepted the Lord. God is good.
Peter is now in a group home where he is very happy. They have given him the structure and consistance that we could not in our home with 3 and 4 other foster boys.
I did find a good Rheumatologist who prescribed some drugs to help with pain and depression. Also some water exercise. Research all you can about fibromyalgia and if your first doctor doesn’t help, find another one. It makes all the difference in functioning and enjoying your family.

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By: Jolene

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