Comments on: Fibromyalgia Skeptics - Walk A Mile In My Shoes http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html Life in the Country Tue, 7 Oct 2008 07:13:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: christine http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html#comment-12156 christine Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:15:14 +0000 http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html#comment-12156 i have a very good friend who has FM and i really feel for her. it is VERY real and i can't believe people would doubt it and be so hurtful! i have a very good friend who has FM and i really feel for her. it is VERY real and i can’t believe people would doubt it and be so hurtful!

]]> By: Connie http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html#comment-12155 Connie Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:23:58 +0000 http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html#comment-12155 I too have Fibro as well as other chronic illnesses. I read and learn from Sandy's blog. I try to be an advocate for people with any type of disABILITY or chronic illness. The stigma that is attached to Fibro and many of the "invisible illnesses" shocks me every day. I noticed a big change of perception from other people when I had to use a cane for being unstable on my feet. People that once thought I shouldn't park in handicap zones, that thought I was faking or exaggerating looked as if I were really sick. I no longer use that cane but I will tell people that I'm disABLED if asked why I park in that blue spot, why I use a scooter in a large store, etc. I'm happy to explain in detail about my illnesses if they are so inclined to listen. The discussion usually ends quite abruptly though. I too have Fibro as well as other chronic illnesses. I read and learn from Sandy’s blog. I try to be an advocate for people with any type of disABILITY or chronic illness. The stigma that is attached to Fibro and many of the “invisible illnesses” shocks me every day.

I noticed a big change of perception from other people when I had to use a cane for being unstable on my feet. People that once thought I shouldn’t park in handicap zones, that thought I was faking or exaggerating looked as if I were really sick.

I no longer use that cane but I will tell people that I’m disABLED if asked why I park in that blue spot, why I use a scooter in a large store, etc. I’m happy to explain in detail about my illnesses if they are so inclined to listen. The discussion usually ends quite abruptly though.

]]> By: teeni http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html#comment-12128 teeni Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:20:40 +0000 http://www.snoskred.org/2008/02/fibromyalgia-skeptics-walk-a-mile-in-my-shoes.html#comment-12128 I have a few friends who suffer from FM and I think one of the most frustrating things for them is they feel people don't believe them or don't take them seriously. But yes, when it happens to someone you care about, you know they are not pretending or making up their symptoms. In my opinion, with the technology we have today, nobody should be in unnecessary pain. I have a few friends who suffer from FM and I think one of the most frustrating things for them is they feel people don’t believe them or don’t take them seriously. But yes, when it happens to someone you care about, you know they are not pretending or making up their symptoms. In my opinion, with the technology we have today, nobody should be in unnecessary pain.

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