I have had arthritis a long time. But fibromyalgia as well?

Fredbear

I have always had arthritis, slowly turning into a metal robot. I’ve had spinal surgery a new ankle, and both hips. I’m waiting for a new knee.

This week It’s been confirmed I have also got fibromyalgia.

I kinda feel very low.

I thought joining something positive would be a good move. So hello everyone.

Barb.

Ellen

Hello @Fredbear , Barb welcome to the Online Community.

I see from your post that after having had Arthritis (is that osteoarthritis) for some considerable time you have now been given another diagnosis of Fibromyalgia.

I can imagine you would feel quite low the good news is you have joined the community and there are a lot of people here who also have the condition. While you wait for one of our members to come along I am going to attach a couple of links which might be useful:

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/december/i-m-very-open-about-talking-about-my-fibromyalgia/

Now that you've said hello maybe you'd like to have a look around the rest of the forum and join in anywhere you feel comfortable. Living with Arthritis tends to be one of our most popular categories.

Best wishes

Ellen.