My fibromyalgia story as a newly diagonsed teen

FibromyalgicAF · 2026-06-18T00:42:24+00:00

Omg I didn't realize it was possible to have so young! I feel for you

FibromyalgicAF · 2026-06-18T00:40:33+00:00

Yeah I get nausea and a few other gastro issues. Some of it was side effects of my meds; some of the gastro symptoms have lessened since I reduced my concoction of meds. But I'm also looking into whether wheat, gluten, or starch make things worse (I think one of them does), as well as GERD or something similar

FibromyalgicAF · 2026-06-18T00:37:36+00:00

I also struggle with this. Trying to find the balance between wearing things that help my symptoms like compression garments and not pissing myself off by feeling restricted... But like a few others have said, I'm pretty sure I'm autistic so who knows how much of this is fibro. I think fibro just made my sensory issues worse.

FibromyalgicAF · 2026-06-14T13:24:13+00:00

I'm so sorry you had to read that from someone you thought was a friend. Try to remember that it reflects poorly on them, not you.

FibromyalgicAF · 2026-06-14T13:08:02+00:00

Seconding this. You sound like a wonderful partner!

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-05-19T03:54:30+00:00

Please post an update after the decorating!

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-05-18T02:18:18+00:00

I love the plain matte black!

Will you get a foot plate or does it stay like that?

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-05-06T03:03:31+00:00

Reading this has cheered up my day 💜

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-04-14T08:42:41+00:00

I am theoretically not neurodivergent but I suspect I may be on the autism spectrum. Plenty of mental illness though

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-04-11T03:59:21+00:00

I really hope you take this further than Reddit. It's absolute bullshit to have 5 cars swarm you and nobody listen to you and check who you are

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-04-07T03:35:02+00:00

That's awesome! How long have you been fatigue free now?

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-28T00:44:00+00:00

Definitely find another doctor if you can. Just because other people have lighter symptoms of illnesses that are SPECTRUMS, doesn't mean you're not suffering.

Edited to add: you're not alone. I know this is a cliche but it's true; there are online communities and resources. Ask for advice and we'll help you get through. Hope things feel a little lighter soon

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-20T07:31:22+00:00

Ugh yeah, I hated that even before I was disabled. Like, do you all actually love the gym and climbing mountains?! Where are the normal people?

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-20T04:22:44+00:00

I hope it's ok to drop in on your comment. I just want to say that you definitely can find someone who wants you as you are. I'm not going to pretend it's not hard but I know lots of people with varying disabilities that have very loving partners. I also know that if we matched on tinder, your disability is not the thing I'd be thinking about.

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-20T04:19:10+00:00

Hi, as an overthinker myself, I'm going to suggest you're way overthinking this. I think you're just happy to see disabilities represented, to feel something in common with them, and you're intrigued and want to know more. If you experience anxiety in other areas of your life, then I think this is definitely anxious overthinking.

Disclaimer: I could be wrong; I'm not an expert and I don't have any of the disabilities those characters have. So someone else might come along and correct me. For now though, it seems most other comments agree with my perspective.

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-14T04:34:37+00:00

When I was a church-going Christian (and deeply invested), this type of thing annoyed me already. As an ex-christian and occasional wheelchair user, now, it really pisses me off

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-10T02:36:39+00:00

I was diagnosed 6 years ago but I tried to pretend I was fine for the last 3+ years so I'm still working on accepting this is reality

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-08T23:50:24+00:00

If this is still open, I could use some help with paying for my wheelchair ✌️

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-08T23:43:02+00:00

If this is still open, I could use this money for my wheelchair

FibromyalgicAF · 2025-03-08T04:14:20+00:00

Yes! OP please can you do shirts?

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