Hello

Karenbarnes

Hi

I am

new to the arthritis online community and wish to introduce myself. I am 57 and have been living with osteoarthritis for around 17 years, being diagnosed in my early 40 s . Since then I have had two knee replacements and been diagnosed with Sjögren syndrome. Recently I have been suffering with additional pain , slower mobility and fatigue. The rheumatologist is thinking that I may have fibromyalgia. My question is does anyone suffer with fibromyalgia and have any information and advice with how to help the symptoms and lead a healthy lifestyle with continued pain and fatigue

support much appreciated

karen

Brynmor

Hi @Karenbarnes welcome to the Online Community.

I understand you have had osteoarthritis for quite a long time and have had a diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome. This has also included surgery for 2 knee replacements and you are now being worn down with increased pain.

There is now a suspicion that you may also have fibromyalgia. Our web site contains some good information that you may find helpful:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/fibromyalgia/

You may also like to read Jess' story: "What's it like living with fibromyalgia?"

There is also advice on managing fatigue: this suggests some strategies you might like to try that will help with coping with being worn out and move towards a healthier outlook.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-fatigue/

Do join in across the Community, give support and advice and call in for a chat to say how you are getting on. Yopu will be most welcome.

All best wishes

Brynmor