Monday Monday, not good to me,
Monday Monday, it was all I didn't want it be
Oh Monday morning, Monday morning would guarantee
That Monday evening fibro would still be here with me.
That song is running through my head. It's depressing and let's me know the week ahead will be a struggle. Only if I let it. As much as I can, I take control of the fibro. The best ways:
1. Eat a Vegan diet.
2. Take medication on time-so I will fall asleep at 8pm
3. Learn to say "Yes" to everything that makes me feel better. (This means saying NO to everyone else.)
I read read about a member on a message board, who is frustrated with the amount of time it takes for the doctors to get their act together. In my experience, the member is correct.
Also, in my experience: YOU HAVE TO BE INFORMED about the fibro. What's the secret? Research and ask. Do not dispel any new diagnosis.
Fibro is like a jigsaw puzzle. You, with the help of your doctor, put it together-usually creating the frame of the puzzle. As time goes on, you have to fill the puzzle by connecting the pieces. Guess what? You are going to try to connect alot of pieces that do not fit. It stinks. Okay, it sucks!
Here are some questions to ask your doctor. Fibro fog invades the brain-how can you remember the information the doctor tells you? Take notes during your visit.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Another link to share:
Top 10 questions to ask your doctor about fibromyalgia.
Copy and paste these questions from the websites. Put it in your fibro notebook. Don't have a notebook. Purchase one with a place for copies of your medical testing paperwork and a place to take notes. Add a calendar to keep track of your appointments.
Monday doesn't seem so bad anymore. Yes, my pain medication has kicked in.
| 1. | How do I know I have fibromyalgia? |
| 2. | Are there medications I can take? What side effects can I expect? |
| 3. | Are there any drugs, foods, or activities I should avoid? |
| 4. | What exercises can I do to ease my symptoms? |
| 5. | What alternative therapies might help me? |
| 6. | How do I explain my condition to friends, family, and colleagues? |
| 7. | Are there stress management techniques (meditation, yoga, massage) that could help? |
| 8. | Do you recommend counseling? |
| 9. | Can you recommend a support group or chat room I could join? |
| 10. | Are there any clinical trials I could participate in? |
| 1. | How do I know I have fibromyalgia? |
| 2. | Are there medications I can take? What side effects can I expect? |
| 3. | Are there any drugs, foods, or activities I should avoid? |
| 4. | What exercises can I do to ease my symptoms? |
| 5. | What alternative therapies might help me? |
| 6. | How do I explain my condition to friends, family, and colleagues? |
| 7. | Are there stress management techniques (meditation, yoga, massage) that could help? |
| 8. | Do you recommend counseling? |
| 9. | Can you recommend a support group or chat room I could join? |
| 10. | Are there any clinical trials I could participate in? |
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