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Fibro and the Army
My wife has fibro and I am in the Army. We cannot get a straight answer pertaining to our future posting options. We both want to know where we can go because of her condition. I have talked with my branch manager about my wife being enrolled in EFMP to see if they could help us. So far zero help. Anyone out there in a similar situation with some information and insight. I just want what is best for my wife!
Ther're couple of websites you can get doctor info. namely,
1) www.co-cure.org "GOOD DOCTOR LIST'
2) www.cdc.gov. "SUPPORT GROUPS"
I found my doctor thru Co-Cure list. If there's local support group you could contact, they may be able to refer you to someone trust worthy.and understand her symptoms.
Your wife is very lucky to have you on her side, as many patients don't. My husband brought me all the book he could find with title including words 'fatigue' tired', 'pain'. etc.
etc. Because of what I read about, all I needed was to have a doctor who is willing to listen and confirm with a diagnose.
Oh, I almost forgot......a rhumotoligist who is informed will know if she is suffering from Fibro or not. There're tender points, and trigger points (asso. with pain) with Fibro.
Hope I've helped a bit. Let me know, if you need more information.
Good luck.
1) www.co-cure.org "GOOD DOCTOR LIST'
2) www.cdc.gov. "SUPPORT GROUPS"
I found my doctor thru Co-Cure list. If there's local support group you could contact, they may be able to refer you to someone trust worthy.and understand her symptoms.
Your wife is very lucky to have you on her side, as many patients don't. My husband brought me all the book he could find with title including words 'fatigue' tired', 'pain'. etc.
etc. Because of what I read about, all I needed was to have a doctor who is willing to listen and confirm with a diagnose.
Oh, I almost forgot......a rhumotoligist who is informed will know if she is suffering from Fibro or not. There're tender points, and trigger points (asso. with pain) with Fibro.
Hope I've helped a bit. Let me know, if you need more information.
Good luck.
Don't rush to a warm climate. I've had fm for over 12 years. I did really well in warm weather until about 8 years ago. The heat caused me to flare up in different ways. The cold damp of seattle is where I am is the worst. But extremes like 90 degree weather may be too much. If you can be in a moderate climate and watch all of her environmental circumstances. That too will affect her pain and future. Foods are equally as important as climate.
Best of luck and thank you!
Best of luck and thank you!
My hubby is in the army and we don't have a option where we are, I wish we are in ft. lewis wa and it is cold. I came from nc b4 and did not have as much pain there
Was living in east coast for a while with fibro during snow season, not as bad as I thought it would be. Just make sure she has all the winter basics: winter gear, space heater, thermals, meds and supplements if you cannot avoid cold weather.
Im not sure if I understand your question but if your asking what area is best
the warmer the better
the warmer the better
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