“ My name is William Goit. I am a acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. I have successfully treated many people with Lyme disease using modern chinese medicine and acupuncture. I would love to help more folks get over Lymes and on with life. ”

“ I love love love surfer girls; so even though I'm totally gonna get my butt rejected I decided to try to join surfer girls. I am a surfer since age 13 (30 now) and would love to go out surfing with women for a change! I live in south torrance. ”

“ Greetings from Garden Grove. ”

“ This is DanaLeigh, me, and Jill at Thanksgiving. Jill would also like to join the Cougar Club. She is a nurse and works night shift. She needs to get out more too. She loves boating and yachts. ”

“ I have fibromyalgia and work from home. It's nice to get out and have intelligent conversation and avoid the isolation trap that working from home and having an illness can often promote. I enjoy making friends, have lived abroad ”

“ I have been dealing with fibromyalgia for years. I was misdiagnosed many times and am just beginning to understand why I hurt the way I do and that there are other people like me out there. I'd like to meet others who share my problems. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have Fibromyalgia, and would like to meet other people in Orange County who have Fibromyalgia. ”

“ My name is Sheryl and I am disabled with severe fibromyalgia, I am currently training my 2nd Service Dog Jake and have learned a lot about disability rights and issues along the way but understand there is still alot needed to improve access issues. ”

“ I am a Chiropractic Graduate and work within multidiscplinary Chiropractic office dedicated to patients who suffer from chronic pain conditions. Feel free to contact me and I can set up a free consultation on how I can help you reduce your headaches ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have all of the above conditions ”

“ Hi, I'm Nancy and I have been diagnosed with FMS for about 3 years although I have been misdiagnosed for 13 years. I struggle day to day to just function at a basic level. I am looking into alternative healing for my many health problems. ”

“ Hi my names Murlie I've been disgnosed w/ fibro since 1998. I've learned to use naturopathic/homeopathic methods to maintain a semi-normal lifestyle. Yet I keep the comtrolled meds avail. just in case. Interested in other ideas & sharing my own. ”

“ My name is Dan. I am almost 50 years old. I have had CFS/Fibro symptoms for about 13 years. I have been unable to maintain a job for the last 6 or 7 years. I am currently caretaking my 82 year old mother and 260 percent disabled father. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to know more about the disease and meet people that are going through the same stuff i am. ”

“ I would like to offer my services to anyone that is Interested in Holistic HealthCare, one which restores the body's natural ability to self heal. I offer a few free sessions each month as part of me giving back to my fellow man. Namaste Lee-Ann ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to gain more knowledge about FMS. I also need to know where I go from here as far as managing pain, fatique and any help with Federal, State or local agencys that can help assist people with FMS. ”

“ I'd like to get together and meet new people. ”

“ Since 2006 I have led a chronic pain / chronic illness support group in the Rancho Cucamonga area. The group is also open to family and friends. To find this meet up group go to www.chronicpain.meetup.com/74 Hope to meet and talk with you soon... ”

“ I want local Meetups because I'm hoping to meet new friends who understand my limitations, as I understand theirs. I'm not only looking to talk about our condition, but to have fun times and some laughs along the way! ”

“ I want local Fibromyalgia Meetups because i want to learn more about people who are having this condition...new to this ! ”

“ I'm 26, have had FMS for 4. I enjoy slow, quiet activities, if you'd like to hang out. I experienced some healing thru diet changes and addressing emotional roots. Looking for encouragement as I continue chugging along the path of recovery. ”

“ I want local Fibromyalgia Meetups because I belong to a fibro forum which is wonderful, but would be great also to be able to get together with "folks like me." It is healing to just be able to talk without having to "explain." ”

“ I am a 44 year old active woman living in Vista CA. I have a family & a demanding job w/travel. I have had FMS about 6 years, much worse in the last year. Am struggling with doing my job. Would like someone who has FMS to chat with & a good DR. !! ”

“ My name is Michele and I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 4 years ago. I became unable to work a year ago. I am not in position to attend meetings, but would like to have group contact of locals online. Thank you. ”

“ I live in Corona and am 64 yrs. I was diagnosed with FM 7/22/97. I am new to this area and very interested in finding a support group. ”

“ Hi, my name is Dena Ebberts. I am 24 years old and suffer from Fibromyalgia. I also work at the National Fibromyalgia Association in Orange. I look forward to meeting you all and making this a successful group!! Hope to see you soon!! ”