> Hi, I'm new to this group. My name is Sara, 29yo living in Seattle.
> I've been suffering from MPS for over 3yr and can't see a way out. My
> life is like a bad relationship--I've suffered too much pain for any
> future good to offset it.
>
> I'm completely disabled by this, barely able to get out or make
> friends, even my hobbies are too painful. The pain has worsened again
> in the last couple months and now the only thing that helps are PT 2x/
> wk and drinking. Not a lot, couple drinks per night prn, but I don't
> like doing this. I'm barely surviving and don't know what to do.
>
> I have some family support, mom's trying to get me into a rehab doc or
> physiatrist, but does anyone have any kind of recovery story from
> MPS? Even if I had friends I could tell the truth to they wouldn't
> understand. I sit at home alone all day, watching tv and unable to do
> anything else. The loneliness breaks my heart.
>
> I'm not suicidal, absolutely not thinking of hurting myself in any
> way. I just want some kind of a life. Thanks. ...

> Well, shucks, Sara. I'd say you probably picked the right
> newsgroup. But in addition, there are some other places
> that you might also want to drop into.
>
> First, there is a group of FMS and MPS folks that have a
> chat group called the Tenderness group. It is moderated
> and less likely to be beset by some of the fairly common
> flame threads.
>
> Also, there was an active moderated group that had the
> name of "alt.med.fibromyalgia.recovery.info" that you
> might check, but it is no longer active. But the originator is
> a member of this group and posts the FAQ every so often.
>
> You are in Seattle, you might want to drop by the chronic
> pain group, too. Banjo Babe is in Seattle, you might want
> to hook up with her.
>
> Speaking of BanjoBabe, she has the list of CoCure doctors ...

> Hi, I'm new to this group. My name is Sara, 29yo living in Seattle.
> I've been suffering from MPS for over 3yr and can't see a way out. My
> life is like a bad relationship--I've suffered too much pain for any
> future good to offset it.
>
> I'm completely disabled by this, barely able to get out or make
> friends, even my hobbies are too painful. The pain has worsened again
> in the last couple months and now the only thing that helps are PT 2x/
> wk and drinking. Not a lot, couple drinks per night prn, but I don't
> like doing this. I'm barely surviving and don't know what to do.
>
> I have some family support, mom's trying to get me into a rehab doc or
> physiatrist, but does anyone have any kind of recovery story from
> MPS? Even if I had friends I could tell the truth to they wouldn't
> understand. I sit at home alone all day, watching tv and unable to do
> anything else. The loneliness breaks my heart.
>
> I'm not suicidal, absolutely not thinking of hurting myself in any
> way. I just want some kind of a life. Thanks. ...

> Hey Sara!!
> The (( )) was a gentle 'fibro hug'
> You could use a few of those, I'll bet.
> Anybody got one for Sara??
>
> On Feb 4, 5:05 pm, "LoriB.o.B." comcast.net> wrote:
> ! Thanks for thinkin' of me ((Michael)).

> On Feb 4, 9:20 pm, "Cheeky Bastard" aol.com> wrote:

>> "LoriB.o.B." comcast.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:84d5dd9e-9651-4cc4-8cee-9cd5144cf9d8@s37g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>

>>> On Feb 3, 2:55 am, Michael B bellsouth.net> wrote:

>>>> Well, shucks, Sara. I'd say you probably picked the right
>>>> newsgroup. But in addition, there are some other places
>>>> that you might also want to drop into.

>>

>>>> First, there is a group of FMS and MPS folks that have a
>>>> chat group called the Tenderness group. It is moderated
>>>> and less likely to be beset by some of the fairly common
>>>> flame threads.

>>

>>>> Also, there was an active moderated group that had the ...

>

>>> I'm sure besides myself others are amazed you can still type while
>>> drugged
>>> up.

>

>>>CB

>> ************************************
>> Ummmm,
>> I am NoT "drugged up" cb. I am only taking a tiny dose of tramadol
>> which does nada for my pain & makes me a little tired, which is what
>> I'm used to anyway since insomnia is my life.
>> Kindly,
>> LoriB.o.B.
>> ****************

>
> Well that was back then and now is now. Last time(s) we tried to talk I
> couldn't understand you. (It was like when Lynn and I take our sleeping
> pills only you stay awake where we just zonk out)
> Funny I just imported my addresses off my old laptop and you were in there
> along with others I thought I lost. ...

>

>>

>>>> I'm sure besides myself others are amazed you can still type while
>>>> drugged
>>>> up.

>>

>>>>CB

>>> ************************************
>>> Ummmm,
>>> I am NoT "drugged up" cb. I am only taking a tiny dose of tramadol
>>> which does nada for my pain & makes me a little tired, which is what
>>> I'm used to anyway since insomnia is my life.
>>> Kindly,
>>> LoriB.o.B.
>>> ****************

>>
>> Well that was back then and now is now. Last time(s) we tried to talk I
>> couldn't understand you. (It was like when Lynn and I take our sleeping ...