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Bobski606 May 21, 2012 @ 6:29 pm | delete

I have CFS (ME) and I've been doing karate for years. My sensei has always been amazing and let's me go at my own pace when I need too. I'm missing it so much at the moment (just come out of hospital with an extensive DVT and bound to crutches) but planning to go back this week to watch the class. Congrats on such an inspiring lens.

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andrearicciardi Jan 29, 2012 @ 3:08 pm | delete

my mother has this. it gets very hard sometimes. thank you for writing about this because many people dont understand.

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Writing4Joy Dec 30, 2011 @ 10:35 am | delete

I recently thought I might have Fibromyalgia - I gained a new understanding for the those suffering Chronic Pain. However, it turned out that I didn't have Fibromyalgia. I wrote a lens about my experience. Click the title to read about it! Fibromyalgia or Chronic Mild Acidosis

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freyalou Dec 26, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete

Thanks for sharing your story; I can relate to a lot of it. I'm glad exercise has helped you. :)

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aquarian_insight Oct 24, 2011 @ 7:03 am | delete

Thank you for this - a great lens.

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Oct 14, 2011 @ 1:57 pm | delete

I'm a doctor and a patient and totally believe that fibromyalgia is linked to depression and exercise is a natural antidepressant. I just made a lens about exercise and depression! Great lens:)

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ddixonart Sep 20, 2011 @ 11:46 am | delete

I found out I have Fibro after being in a TaeKwonDo class. I guess I push myself too hard. I was perspiring like mad, my knees kept slipping out of joint, and I was just too exhausted to do it. I bought a knee support, thinking that was all I needed, but it was so painful to even put that thing on, so I returned it to the store. Now that I know what I'm dealing with, the taekwondo was much too hard on me, because I'm not a person who can just go halfway, I'm competitive. I wanted to keep up with everyone in the class, and if I can't it stresses me a bit. So now I just walk my dog as much as I can and I keep moving. I made a Squidoo lens today about massage tools for Fibro, if you care to link it < a href="http://www.squidoo.com/massage-tools-for-fibromyalgia">Massage Tools for Fibromyalgia http://www.squidoo.com/massage-tools-for-fibromyalgia and thank you for having a page on Squidoo that is from the heart and isn't a get-rich-quick-scheme like several I came across before finding yours.

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ddixonart Sep 20, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete

Sorry, I messed the link up, it's Massage Tools for Fibromyalgia . Let's hope I got it right that time. I self massage and it helps a lot. Takes time though.

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katherinejohnson88 Jul 13, 2011 @ 2:18 pm | delete

I agree that mental training comes before physical. I hope that you can deal with Fibromyalgia like some of the sufferers of defective DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement.

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boshemia Sep 17, 2010 @ 6:58 am | delete

Fibromyalgia is a condition of contradictions isn't it? I've been in a bad flare for a few weeks now, and exercise is tough to think about when everything hurts... but it really does make you feel better. I live in a very small town and classes are hard to come by but I truly enjoy a nice walk. I see you have also mastered humor, which is another essential fibro management skill. Lensrolled to my "Life After Fibromyalgia" Lens.

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JacqueJoy Oct 15, 2006 @ 2:53 pm | delete

Angela, It helps to read about others who struggle with the same issues as I do daily. Thank you for this lens. And thank you very much for visiting and commenting on mine on watercolor!

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Jennie.Harris Sep 11, 2006 @ 1:51 pm | delete

Thank you so much for this lens. Not that I have this problem but... it inspired me still! I hope Karate helps you, Angela and I shall definitely be keeping you in my prayer. God Bless. =)

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oniyagi Sep 3, 2006 @ 2:20 pm | delete

You so rock Angela! Karate moms are the coolest in the entire world! Make sure to check out www.blackbeltmama.com . She has an awesome martial arts blog!

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genglo Aug 4, 2006 @ 11:26 am | delete

This is a great lens! I have RA and experience many of the same symptoms as fibro. I find that I really enjoy Tai Chi. I'll be sure to add you to my lensroll.

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Aug 2, 2006 @ 8:21 am | delete

Excellent lens! My fibro isn't nearly as bad as yours, but I have advancing age and arthritis to add to it, so I'm very familiar with the daily struggle to keep going.

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littleliz Jul 5, 2006 @ 2:30 am | delete

A really interesting and well put together lense. I have enjoyed my visit here and have learnt a few things. Thank you. I am sure this will be very helpful to people who are experiencing similar conditions.

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MrMystery Jun 21, 2006 @ 10:18 am | delete

Great lens! Putting great content together (artfully) will surely help somebody with a similar condition, personally or in the family. Your comment "How do I get up off the floor" made me think of a Feldenkrais class I took which helps a person figure out how their body moves. Thanks for your lens!