The Seattle Fibro Folks Fibromyalgia Meetup Group

"I?m in need of having my hair cut / trimmed ? but have been doing bad-at-home-scissor- jobs because of my past bad experiences with the scents / smells / stench of & toxic reactions to hair salons..."

"Sorry to hear about the baby. You stay healthy and take care of the both of you. Hope to see you soon. Val"

"The Seattle FibroFolks gathering. Send me an email (go to my profile), and I can hook you up with someone. We're busy working on our FM/CFS/ME Symposium on 5/31, but we're still meeting every Thursday, so you're welcome to attend anytime."

"Monday, May 12, 2008, is National Fibromyalgia and CFIDS Awareness Day! BUT? we here in western Washington will celebrate with our third annual Symposium on Saturday, May 31st (the weekend AFTER..."

"Hello. I was diagnosed with FM/CFS 14 years ago and have ridden the roller coaster that this involves since then. I am excited to gather with other members and gain insight and information into others peoples strategies for coping and becoming well."

"Linda hello! I'm looking forward tot he meeting tomorrow and hoping that you will be up to being there! Take great care of yourself...:) Heather"

"Heather, I'm so glad you made the effort to come yesterday. We have a great group and I'm glad you found it as welcoming! I hope you got all your FMS questions answered. Sorry I had to run off - the meter man got here about 1:30 and got all my gas appliances turned on, thankfully. I didn't want to go without a furnace or water heater any longer than necessary! I look forward to seeing you again, & hopefully I'll have more time to answer any questions you have. See you then!"

"Valerie I am delighted to have met you this morning! I cannot express how much I enjoyed the gathering at the coffee shop this morning, what lovely people. Thank you for the welcome..:) Heather"

"Hi Sally it turned out that at the 11th hour I talked myself into getting it together & going. It was wonderful, so nice to meet some of the group members & there were 2 other new folks. Hope to see you next week! Enjoy the warmer day we are having. Take superb care, Heather"

"Heather..it was so good to hear from you & know that you are willing to meet me here in Woodinville. I understand about "planning ahead"! so, it's a non-issue with me. I look forward to our meeting. Finally, someone I can talk with who actually "understands" and just just give that blank stare when you mention pain or FMS. I look forward to hearing from you. All the Best, Juliana : )"

"Hi Taunna, I have had to leave my job & am also looking at recreating who I am after this fork in my path..;) I look forward to meeting you soon! Take superb care & enjoy the new journey...:) Heather"

"Hello Dorothy! I hope to meet you soon. Take superb care! Heather"

"Sally hello! I too was DX'd after I was 40 but can trace back to at least my early 20's. I am excited about meeting new people who can relate to what we all experice. Hope to see you soon! Take superb care! Heather"

"Author Gregg Piburn & Wife Sherrie will be our featured speakers at this year's Seattle FM/CFS/ME Awareness Day Symposium. Gregg is the author of the book, "Beyond Chaos: One Man's Journey Alongside..."

"I am truly surprised to see that this board is almost empty and the postings are so old for the most part. What can we all do to get it moving? Is there another board folks are using? It seems like such..."

"Hello! I have been diagnosed with FMS for approx. 5 yrs. I am married, have 3 kids & 4 grandkids. I am looking forward to meeting & learning with people sailing this ship...:) "

"Hello, Everyone! I'm Juliana & live in Woodinville. I would love to meet with others with FMS. I can't drive & in Rehab therapy - I'm losing use of my legs. If anyone would be able to come to Woodinville, it would great. Please e-mail if interested"

" Hi, I am 57 and I was diagnosed with FM in 2000 about 6 months after i survived a lifethreatening surgery for gangrenouse bowel resection. I guess it was the shock to the system. Everything was complicated by the fact that i already had chronic n"

"I have posted awhile ago, and haven't had one referral to a doctor in the area. We are supposed to support each other. I asked if anyone on this meetup group could recommend a great dr. in the area...doesn't..."

"Hi Everyone, I just moved here from Phoenix. I am 28, and have 2 bulged discs and really bad fibro. I have tried everything from acupuncture, physical therapy, trigger point injections, all kinds of..."

"I everyone. I am new to the Bellevue, WA area. My hubby and I just moved here from Phoenix. I have had fibro for 3 years now (symptoms started at 24-25), and it has been a total roller coaster ride. I Need to find a great doctor/pain specialist ASAP."