Newbie here saying Hi

Jo110809

Hi just joined. I'm hoping to find/give support to fellow sufferers of arthritis/fibromyalgia/chronic pain/cfs. I was diawith cfs/fibromyalgia back in 2012, and with the exception of trying Gabapentin have been mostly left to get on with it. Also diagnosed last year with inflammatory arthritis which I'm really struggling with atm. Added to this I've recently moved to Ireland from the UK. The stress of move and all the work to the house has caused a major flare up, carpal tunnel in both arms and trapped nerve in shoulder so I'm a wreck lol. Would love any helpful tips you might have with managing pain. Thanks Jo.

Ellen

Hi @Jo110809 Welcome to the Online Community. Your reasons for joining are spot on. finding and giving support to each other is what the Community is all about. You do seem to have a lot going on, with multiple diagnoses as well as a recent house/country move to a property needing work!

I'm not surprised you are struggling a bit at the moment.

This might be useful for you in terms of managing pain:

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

I presume the move will mean a drastic change in your health care team too which can't be easy.

I hope you are managing to incorporate some rest into your hectic new life.

Very best wishes

Ellen.