Share my Story: NFA Member Stories
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in “Share My Story” belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the NFA (National Fibromyalgia Association), their employees or other groups or individuals. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service, is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the National Fibromyalgia Association.
Thanks For The Prison Sentence Doctor!!
By, Jennifer Miles The last several years, my journey reminds me of much like being handed a life sentence in a prison and you did absolutely nothing to be given such a harsh punishment! When people ask me what [...]
Living with Pain in Texas
By: Jessica Sanchez, In 2005 I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, hospitalization for 2 weeks. Took 3 months to finally be able to walk on my own. I had 2 relapses between 2005-2012. In 2012 I was diagnosed with [...]
My Fibro Journey
By: Diane Bierbrauer, I'm one of the luckier ones that have flares mainly in fall and springtime with a few in between. But when I flare, I really flare. Living in Wisconsin there are extreme weather changes from 90 [...]
Getting The Right Help!
By: Susan Wolf My ten-year struggle with fibromyalgia began while I was working as an RN. I worked per diem in surgery at a busy surgical center. My work was stressful at times, but I enjoyed the fellow staff. I [...]
Living with Fibromyalgia as a Man
“Research concerning new treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic pain are ongoing. The problem is that many of the individuals living with these conditions don’t even know that the research is taking place. Caleb Cummings, contacted the NFA and asked [...]
