Hello my name is Joseline, I have been diagnosed with IBS since 2001, then I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2008 along with severe ongoing chronic pain and endometriosis. I have had three surgeries total; one myomectomy for six fibroid’s that they found, the second surgery was a laparoscopy for …
Read More »Kara’s Story (Chronic Pain)
While on a trip to Pennsylvania when I was 13 years old (2002), I fell right on my bum while playing on a rock that was covered with algae on it. I never went to the hospital or to the doctor and had to travel a nine hour drive home. I did …
Read More »Misty’s Story (Chronic Pain)
I’ve never had the opportunity to share my situation with others that are going through a similar battle. I feel very privileged to do so. I’m 32 and have fought chronic pain for several years now. My pain is worst in my spine, hips, and legs. I also have numbness/tingling in …
Read More »Ebony’s Story (Chronic Pain)
So, I have been here before…sharing my FLAGC story about RA. Since that post, my story has changed. I received a phone call from my doctor that left me in tears, then ready to press on. As of today, I don’t have answers as far as my diagnosis, but I’m …
Read More »Kim’s Story (Multiple Illnesses)
My name is Kim and I’m 27 years old. I’m not sure where to start with my story since there are so many facets to it. I grew up as the “super sensitive kid” who was labeled a hypochondriac. This was due to always complaining about hurting and being sensitive …
Read More »Claudia’s Story (Chronic Pain)
Hi! I am Claudia, from Romania. I’m 17, 158 cm, 55kg. I had a happy childhood with minor, but frequent, health problems. My story started 3 years ago. I was operated for appendicitis in March. In April I woke up in a morning with a pain on the left knee. It was …
Read More »Rachel’s Story (Multiple Illnesses)
Here I am, another sleepless night. I like to blame it on all of the anti-convulsants I am on for my trigeminal neuralgia. A facial pain disorder which started about six months ago. The pain is so bad that at times I end up in the ER begging for pain …
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