Share my Story: NFA Member Stories
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Firefighter Turned Fibrofighter
By: Steven Lehman In 2015 my life began to change. As a 41-year-old Fire Lieutenant/ Paramedic, I was always doing something active. One thing I enjoyed the most was the long walks I took with my best friend and [...]
Is It Really Fibromyalgia?
By: Bon Yearwood I have Had fibromyalgia for 30 years. I’ve been through the gamut of physicians ranging from primary doctors, to rheumatologists, and other types of doctors. As I’ve gotten older my fibromyalgia symptoms have gotten worse. Unbelievably [...]
No Longer Who I Used To Be
By: Belinda Stott I have been dealing with the symptoms of fibromyalgia for about 30 years now but was not officially diagnosed until about 15 years ago. Before fibromyalgia I lead a very full and active life by working [...]
Undiagnosed and Unsure
By: David Luecht I’m glad I was referred to this post. It is assumed that fibromyalgia affects women only. Men are diagnosed with it also. For over a year and a half, I have had the pain, fatigue, fog, [...]
Heading Into Retirement Happily
By: Jody Davison My 65th birthday is just a few days away and I am happily heading into my retirement years during a pandemic in spite of a fibromyalgia diagnosis over 20 years ago. I moved to the coast [...]
Learning About my Body and Mind
By: Keena Carter I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in July 2019, but I have had symptoms since 2018. I couldn't sleep because the bed felt like it was vibrating. I had low energy and strength that I could explain [...]
You’re Pregnant. So Your Back Aches. What Else is New?
By: Elizabeth Kaffitz, Late in my second pregnancy, my back began to ache. It was bad enough siting down or in bed, but it was really bad when I stood up. My friends and relatives sympathized. My doctor told [...]
My Fibromyalgia Blessing
By : Audrey Neill, I have fibromyalgia. I feel blessed because before my diagnosis I had a very serious road traffic accident and after almost losing my life I really did see things from a new prospective. I am [...]
My Experience as a Young Adult Living with Fibromyalgia
By: Bethan JonesLiving with FibromyalgiaIt all started when I was 13 years old with pain in my knees. Doctors either thought I was a hypochondriac or that it was growing pains and would go away with time. Well, it never [...]