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Status: Member since: 04/09; Last updated: 11/07/09; Last login: 11/07/09

Alley Cat: Sex: F; Data Quality: 2 stars; Pain: Most; Fatigue: Some; Sleep: Some; Stiffness: Little; function: Some; external_stress: Little; Stickman: some; Description:F45y; FM:3y Dx; See profile

Alley Cat: Female, 45 years; Monroe, NC

Condition History: Onset: numbness tops of hands, feet & around lips; First symptom: 02/05; FM Diagnosis: 08/06; XMRV: Untested

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About Me: I'm a paralegal, initally laid off in '07 then re-hired part time (I believe due to my problems). Fortunately, I married a understanding & patient man in December of 2006 that helps keep me going. A 3 year old grandson I can't keep overnite yet due to not knowing what reaction I'll be having to meds, pain & fatigue. His other grandmother has severe fibro as well. I get frustrated when my coordination & speech begin "acting up". My family & friends are beginning to understand what happens when I have a "fibro day" and are all very supportive and encouraging.