2/13/2019 0 Comments My Disabilities: Pain and FatiguePain and fatigue have been an issue for me for about three to four years. My doctor and I still aren’t 100% sure that fibromyalgia is the correct diagnosis for me, but it works for now. I have aching and shooting pain all over my body practically all hours of the day. My lower half is the worst, from my hips/tailbone to the soles of my feet. However, it also spreads to my shoulders, spine, elbows, fingers, and knees. If I’m not in pain, I’m usually too exhausted to move and barely able to hold myself up. The worst part is that all my lab work and x-rays have come back fine every single time. An MRI might show something, maybe, but I just can't afford it. No answer is often much worse than having a diagnosis...
Currently, all of this is managed through medication (very limited, just a low-dose muscle relaxer and a medicine at night to help me sleep) and mobility aids (usually a rolling walker or a cane). But recently, my doctor and I determined that it would be better for me to get a wheelchair made to fit me and a power-assist device to help with hills and carpet and long distances. Vocational Rehabilitation is helping me get these devices since my insurance won’t cover it fully (and I have no funds to pay for the difference). It’s taking a while, thanks to bureaucracy, but hopefully I will get it either in February or March. As always, I'm happy to answer any questions and elaborate!
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