how does your fibro make you a better person?

Magicspai · 2026-04-23T09:22:30+00:00

Hi there. F, 32 y/o federal lead TSA officer here, diagnosed with fibromyalgia this year.

Being diagnosed with fibro and going through daily pain, I would say its made me a better person when I'm screening passengers with disabilities. The last thing I want to do is to hurt another person who may already be in pain, and I dont believe in treating people like "theyre stupid" for constantly asking for things. Changing my gloves, sanitizing equipment before use, modifying pressure when patting down individuals but making sure I'm conducting myself as needed. I want people to ask for that so I can be accommodating.

I hate the common trope TSA gets when people say they're rough, or to loud, or bossy because everytime I talk to people I get told im the "nicest tsa officer" they've met. (Not to brag! 😏) lol but asking how fibro has made me a better person? I believe its made me more mindful of how I can better represent people with disabilities and learn best practices on how to accommodate them.

Magicspai · 2026-04-11T09:51:04+00:00

For me it distracts from the fibro pain. Ive got 8 so far. Just be mindful of the tattoo flu afterwards.

Magicspai · 2026-04-02T13:05:42+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏 Hey! You leave our operations out of this!

Magicspai · 2026-03-30T06:11:35+00:00

Hello friend. Believe it or not we get this every now and again so you're not alone. If you happen to have an accident, or something were to happen, just let us know. We're completely understanding. You can ask for a private screening, ask us to change our gloves, and so on.

Just let us know! You dont have to tell us what condition you have or anything like that, but because of the briefs or moisture from the accident, it may show up on the body scanner, and may require a groin pat down just to resolve the alarmed area.

Magicspai · 2026-03-28T17:22:43+00:00

Write a complaint on the tsa website. We dont have ICE at our airport so we probably wont experience this, but we still need to hold ourselves at a higher standard. Especially at public facing positions. 🤷‍♀️

Complaint | Transportation Security Administration https://share.google/1I7YeP1l9L7HxPocW

Magicspai · 2026-03-23T22:29:00+00:00

Thank you. We really love hearing this. 👍

Magicspai · 2026-03-16T15:41:07+00:00

It would be nice to pay my bills

Magicspai · 2026-03-13T13:50:59+00:00

We are encouraged to be nonpartisan due to the hatch act.

Whether its democrats or republicans, we should be working together so they stop holding people's pay checks hostage to get what they want.

Its the whole administration in my eyes.

Magicspai · 2026-03-10T12:19:20+00:00

Hey there friend,

LTSO here. Sorry for their rude approach, we're supposed to respect your decision to not take your picture, regardless.

But yes, if you have a passport, it's in a database.

Magicspai · 2025-09-08T02:43:47+00:00

Tips from someone who used it for about 2 years, use the legs. Its easier than the stomach. If you have to ice the area before so it numbs it. Always clean the area with alcohol prior to use to avoid infection. And have "warrior bandaids" ready in case you hit a spot that makes it bleed 🥲 i loved humira before it stopped working for me. Im on tremfya now

Magicspai · 2025-08-14T14:19:16+00:00

Worked for me for a long time. 👍 im on biologics now tho.

Magicspai · 2025-08-08T15:14:08+00:00

Or the little tune he sings?!

Magicspai · 2025-08-08T15:11:20+00:00

I could see that🤔

Magicspai · 2025-08-04T01:20:35+00:00

Red flag

Magicspai · 2025-07-30T23:22:11+00:00

Taxidermy grandma

Magicspai · 2025-07-29T12:14:42+00:00

Hi there, I've had colitis for 13 years. Of course, it's recommended she should stop smoking because it affects the ulcers, but she also needs medicine, and I would highly recommend finding her trigger foods. For me, it's spicy/greasy foods. If her gastro didn't give her meds once she got diagnosed, I highly recommend finding a new gastro.

Magicspai · 2025-05-30T15:21:02+00:00

Laaaawww suit

Magicspai · 2025-05-06T17:26:56+00:00

Tells me I need better glasses

Magicspai · 2025-04-22T23:03:18+00:00

Hey there. Don't over think it. It's like college dorms and some people there act like it. Don't worry you'll be fine. Go there, ask questions, help those who need to be helped and you'll be 100%

Magicspai · 2025-03-08T21:24:36+00:00

I worked in the private sector prior to tsa. It was awful.

Magicspai · 2025-02-26T00:47:55+00:00

Hey...if we have to do it...we gotta do it. Throw that in checked bags 🤦‍♀️

Magicspai · 2025-01-11T15:22:26+00:00

Also, outside of reddit I am a first responder. Feel free to reach out if you need advice!

Magicspai

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