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kjp.... For a moment you almost had me believing this was about the pains associated with growing old, in particular that phantom fibro-bugger that seems to randomly pick its victims. But that isn't the story here. Far from it.

In your picture I see a beautiful grandmother cherishing life with a beautiful grandson. In your written words I see a beautifully written piece created by fingers on a keyboard that boldly defies Arthur. In your wit I see a beautiful mind, ever so clear and coherent, relaying just one story out of a multitude you hold so very dear (a story that only God himself knows its entirety.) I see a neighbor that reminds me of my own grandmother (sorry :) ) who cleaned her own gutters well into her 80's. She will turn 98 this November. I also see the beauty in aging (pain be damned!) because at the end of our own reality, Fibro, Arthur, Ostro, their nasty friends, and even the occasional Gad-fly, cannot rob anyone of a well lived life.

Hi, I was a newbie, the Vine saved me in a way lol...anyway, stopped by because once I was diagnosed with Fibro. Nothing was working, I know the pain and the disabling of it. I can still remember the days when just getting out of bed was a pain (pun intended) and I was a young 41. lol

Then I was exposed to RSV by a granddaughter. That like to killed me but after about 8 months, I got better. The thing was that not one of the Dr's could explain why after that the Firbo was gone. Poof, like magic.

I do not recommend the Respiratory Stress Virus for a cure. I acutally told one doctor I was going to write my obit plus a letter to the editor and advise people that Doctor's had no clue how to treat RSV or how to at least lower the impact of the virus ..I mean really a 104 fever and they weren't surprised just failed to advise, as usual. So, I finally got some good meds, and relief and gradually got better. My sense of smell and taste took awhile longer though lol It also seems that one episode makes you more likely to have a few more, not quite as bad but still an annoyance.

of course it could have been something in the virus or the virus itself that attacked the fibromyalgia, I talked to a microbiologist and he thought that was a possibility too. Also, the fever or the meds or a combination of all three. He wasn't helpful. lol but he was a good microbiologist very good.

Whatever, the one thing is to keep on keeping on and with friends on the Vine well you kinda have too. Good times are rolling...keep smiling the world does smile back on occasion

My dear "K"......thank you for writing your story. It's great to see you here, and you do have people that care, and want to hear from me, most espeicially "me". I think you are one HECK of a lady....and I am always grateful see you when I can...your corrspondance with me, has been heartfelt, and well.......you are someone I would aim to be more like. I hope you will continue to peek in, STAY OFF the political threads, write when you can, and I wish I could wish away your pain. I will do as I have always done, and that is to cross my fingers, till there blue, and when I'm done, your pain should be a bit better, this I pray:) With love, your friend Trish

"Yah,right" they'd say.

It is amazing, Doctors have told my wife when she will all of a sudden become paralyzed, I mean can't move from head to toe, can't talk, I mean nothing. You can be talking to her and unless you can recognize it when it occurs, you would think she was just staring off into space. This can last for about two or three minutes and then she is breathing again. Been to many Doctors and millions of tests. Nothing is wrong. After years of frustration she finally told me that when she dies for no apparent reason she wants "I told you so" put on her head stone.

Lady K

You gave the wife a good laugh...she's got the Fibro....what you got. You brightened her day. Now an important question. Do you share meds? lol

I have Fibromyalgia too. I understand your article first hand.

There is a new medication for those who suffer with Fibromyalgia. I can't take it due to other conditions and how it would aggravate them but maybe it would help you.

People who don't have constant pain don't seem to understand how horribly it can wear a person down both emotionally and with physical exhaustion. I have chronic fatigue sydrome thrown in with it too like many fibromyalgia suffers do. It's just unrelenting. It hinders every aspect of your physical life. Even sex can be damned painful because of the physical exertion involved. Nothing can kill the mood or even desire for sex like knowing you're going to be crying like a baby and wracked with a higher level of pain than before for a day afterwards.

I don't have osteoarthritis (yet) but I do have advanced osteoporosis in my hips and legs due to being paraplegic. Most people don't know that osteoporosis is actually painful in addition to being dangerous. In fact I've been bedridden for two months now after having broken my hip and knee all at the same time. When you have osteoporosis, the doctors can't pin the bones like they normally would because the bones would just disintegrate under them so they have to heal the old fashioned way and the leg is never the same afterwards. Luckily, being in a wheelchair makes that not as big a deal for me, LOL.

Hang in there! The only thing you can really do is take it one day at a time...sometimes even just one hour at a time. My thoughts and prayers go with you.

Hey kjpxxx glad to see ya slippin around on the Vine again :)

Check out our Poetry Group, we have some good poets and thoughtful ones too....prose and pose lol The World Seen Through Poetry... Peter has a How To Group also....we started several because the admins on the other groups went AWOL lol .

I'm coming late to this party, but thanks for sharing your story. I was reading part 3 of your series and went to your page, where I found this gem. I'll be going to parts 1 & 2 soon.

I know this sounds horrible, but is nice to read about others in pain and not being helped by the genius medical community. I have nothing but contempt for doctors, myself. Misery does love company.

I can't top the kind words that have already be written, but I totally agree with them.

((((((((((kjpxx)))))))))

kjp ~ From what I see above, there are many who love and care about you ~

Keep kicking, 'onery becomes you...

kjpxxx -- I'm sorry I haven't been as much of a presence on your column as I originally intended. In fact, there are several that I feel that way about. How are we supposed to get to everyone when time is limited, ya know?

I'm sorry to read about your health issues, and I do wish I had a magic wand; I would wave it over you right now. Life can kick all of us one way or another - eh? ..And we kick back. If we know in our hearts that we are doing the best we can, then we just go with the flow... If you can change something for the better, then do it. If you can't, manage it the best you can and seek pleasant distractions and work-arounds. I imagine you don't need to read me saying that - it's just offered in support, nothing more. Take Care.