DAYS IN MY LIFE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS | opening up about fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

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  • @jennashinn8322
    @jennashinn8322 Рік тому +15

    Hugs! I have Fibro too. I think it’s hard for a majority of people who don’t have a chronic illness to understand and have empathy. I hope you don’t feel like you owe anyone an explanation for your why you have more energy some days than others. I hope others that stumble across your channel gain some understanding and awareness 💗

  • @izzyrose6072
    @izzyrose6072 Рік тому +7

    You’re such an encouragement to me! I’m 19 and have fibromyalgia, I’m trying to learn how to cope and how to live comfortably. Watching and seeing others with the same Illness helps me feel not alone :) ❤️

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  Рік тому +2

      It’s a long process to learn how to cope, I’m still working on it over the years as I’ve been “collecting” chronic illnesses. Just know you’re never alone on this channel🤍

  • @jillfaulkner9473
    @jillfaulkner9473 2 роки тому +15

    Stay strong Mad!!! I’m glad your speaking out about your illness. I’ve been struggling with Fibro for 11yrs. Fibromyalgia is now starting to become more discussed, so more people are understanding. But 11yrs ago, it was still more of a diagnosis that was in your head.

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much for watching!! It’s still so hard to find doctors who will listen about fibromyalgia but it is definitely being talked about more. I want to try to bring more awareness about it!

  • @lisaspores2613
    @lisaspores2613 3 роки тому +20

    Sweet girl I understand what you’re going through. I too have chronic illness. I have chronic muscle spasms, chronic IBS, arthritis, thyroid issues, and sleep apnea. I also suffer from depression because of this. I know that feeling of worrying what people think. I have to stay home most of the time. I miss church because of it. My heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry you are going through this, especially as young as you are. You’ve got this. Jesus is on your side. I will be praying for you. Keep praying and hang in there. Love you!

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  3 роки тому +3

      It’s definitely rough missing out on things. I’m trying to remember that Jesus doesnt give us more than we can handle. Thank you so much for this comment!! I really appreciate it. 💕

    • @lisaspores2613
      @lisaspores2613 3 роки тому +2

      @@MadisonStrong , Philippians 4:13

  • @judipierry549
    @judipierry549 Рік тому +5

    Thank you gathering up the strength and energy to go vote! This is EXACTLY why mail-in ballots were designed in the first place. I’m so sorry they have made it more difficult for people like us. My thoughts and heart are with you as a veteran of this bugger. Namaste.

  • @sandylipscomb7003
    @sandylipscomb7003 Рік тому +6

    I have the same!!! It is hard but do the best you can each day😱I am judged daily by family and old friends 💗💗💗

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  Рік тому +2

      I’m so sorry you are judged by them! Just know it’s a safe space here 🤍

  • @AprilLeighchronicallyme
    @AprilLeighchronicallyme 2 роки тому +11

    My heart goes out to you! Don’t waste your energy in explaining to others because you think you look lazy on your flare days because unless they have it Or they are a very understanding doctor they mean Well but they don’t get it . Save that energy for the things you love. Praying you have much more good days than bad. I know your video will help other young girls going through this.

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you!! I have come a long way since this video and now i just know on my flare days, I need to take care of my body. And I hope so!!! I want to make people feel less alone.

  • @focus1ist
    @focus1ist 2 роки тому +9

    You are not alone!

  • @khawladiaries4263
    @khawladiaries4263 2 роки тому +5

    Hello beautiful! I know exactly how you're feeling. I've be dealing with fibro since I was around 12 years old and i'm in my early 20's now. To give you hope, i've been able to finish college and get married all with the pain and no medication. Just make sure that you surround yourself with people who understand how you're feeling girl, having that support system around you helps you to not feel like you have to explain yourself every time and that can be draining. My second advice is rest when you're feeling pain and be productive when you're feeling that burst of energy. I understand it is hard. Sometimes it's triggered by stress and other times there is no reason for a flareup, our body has a mind of its own. Just know that what is important is your mental health and being gentle with yourself. Spreading the love

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +2

      Hi thank you so much for your comment!! It was really helpful! I love hearing peoples stories!! 🤍

    • @khawladiaries4263
      @khawladiaries4263 2 роки тому +1

      @@MadisonStrong Ofcourse! I wish you the best girl 💗

  • @jeanrenn5269
    @jeanrenn5269 3 роки тому +6

    Stop worrying about what others think.. it’s your life!!

  • @karomorin9043
    @karomorin9043 2 роки тому +3

    Hi, Mad
    Omg, I empathize a lot with you. I'm a Fibro suffer here. I've heard so many times people telling me that I'm just lazy, that I always want a rest, that I should exercise more than I really can.
    It's exhausted and frustrated the lack of consciousness
    We're fight everyday with this condition. We're really strong tho
    Hugs 💛

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +2

      I’ve never understood why people find saying exercise more as the answer. It’s so exhausting. We are strong!! Sending spoons!! 🥄

    • @judipierry549
      @judipierry549 Рік тому +1

      For many light exercise does help, and I mean very light, such as a stroll in your neighborhood. I could do this or volunteer at my children’s school now and then if I was careful. Some cannot. It also depends on if you are in a major, long term flare. At 64 and many years of this, (and a fulfilling if painful life,) I am completely exercise intolerant. I am mostly housebound because of this but I refuse to just sit in my home ALL the time simply because if I do, one day I know I won’t be able to get up at all. The struggle is real and unfortunately for now it is for a lifetime. You WILL eventually learn little tricks that work for you. Ignore people who don’t believe, want you to do things their way but do be willing to give treatments a try. Also, don’t be afraid of pain medication if you can get it, just be wise with it. ❤️

  • @maureenhartley1093
    @maureenhartley1093 Рік тому +1

    Bless you lovely girl, I am 78 years old and have fibromyalgia I have had it since I was 70…..until then I had a great life, husband lovely children the works…..I have had a life, however you lovely girl are so young, I hope in the near future some kind of cure can be found to give you your life back ❤

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Thankfully since this video I have been able to get on some really good medicine and it has given me at least some of my life back and I’m getting to do a lot of the things I enjoy !

  • @tomm2330
    @tomm2330 3 роки тому +8

    Hi there I'm tom and I wanted to say that I appreciate you coming out about your chronic condition and you have fibromyalgia. I have the same thing also that I been dealing with for along time I have had chronic condition and fibromyalgia since I was 25 I just want to say you ain't alone I felt the same way as you was describing in your video. But I'm glad I so happened luck up on your channel it happen for reason and hey we in class together and even though I have what I have I wouldn't want to be know one else. I'm proud of you I feel like you are a new friend and also someone that understand me what I go through and I understand you. I look forward to more video I would like to know when were you diganois with your condition also and when did you start having symptoms chronic condition and fibromyalgia I'll say a prayer for you and remember you ain't alone Madison strong

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much for commenting! I know chronic illness can be very isolating and make people feel lonely. That's why I wanted to do this video and do more like it. I plan to make a video on my CFS/Fibro story very soon!

    • @tomm2330
      @tomm2330 3 роки тому +1

      Ok look forward to seeing it

  • @ccalexander1924
    @ccalexander1924 5 місяців тому

    My sis was diagnosed with it years ago. She says yoga and massages help a lot. She is able to work full time from home. She has I think 5 cats now , 2 large dogs and fish and rabbits. She goes to church every Sunday , has 1-2 game nights with friends every week . She seems to be doing pretty well and handling it well. She doesn’t ever talk about it though. Not sure if she has a very mild form of it but she never complains and sometimes I forget she even has it bc she seems to be doing so well with it.

  • @fibromyalgia09
    @fibromyalgia09 10 місяців тому +2

    Cannibis has helped me has to have THC in it if taken in small amounts no fuzzy head.. Also I'm studying magic mushrooms curing depression pain and addictions please study x keep organic I was in a wheel chair now I'm walking my dog and swimming x

  • @janemartin2504
    @janemartin2504 7 місяців тому

    Thank you sooo much for videoing..I have the same diagnosis and it really helps me to see others trying to just put one foot in front of the other when you’re in a flare up. I totally get everything you’re saying and know how much effort and exertion goes into your work and want you to know I appreciate you! Keep up the fantastic work of encouraging others!!! God bless you and your chronic condition!!!

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words!! I will definitely keep on sharing because all I want is people to feel less alone ❤️

  • @Iamnosey
    @Iamnosey 2 роки тому +6

    Never-ending pain is awful! I also can identify and sympathize with you. Hugs ❤

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +2

      I’m sorry that you have to go through it too 🤍

  • @Tearsofasilentheart
    @Tearsofasilentheart 2 роки тому +4

    I understand fully.... I have fibromyalgia and lupus. And the chronic fatigue. Its awful but i dont look sick.

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +4

      I feel like people never take it seriously because we “don’t look sick”. I hate how invalidating it is. Just know this is a safe place for you here!!

  • @beverlybeverly6112
    @beverlybeverly6112 2 роки тому +2

    This made me so sad 🥺 honestly its like seeing myself 😭 May God heal you Girl 🙏🏼

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +1

      It’s a rough time but I have hope it will get better!! Thank you 🤍

  • @KristaCannady
    @KristaCannady 3 роки тому +5

    sending you love!!

  • @heatherhartman6474
    @heatherhartman6474 3 роки тому +4

    Lotsa love to you!!🤗😘 Happy New Year and days of less pain and sickness 🤗🤗

  • @vallang4832
    @vallang4832 Рік тому +1

    I was having such bad flares. I told my integrative doctor and she put me on LDN. No flares so far and I feel much more calm.

  • @bonitavanneerven3972
    @bonitavanneerven3972 2 роки тому +2

    Stay strong ❤️ i'm glad you made this. My mom has it and they think i Have it too. I havent got me tested yet because i only have a few mild symptomes. Hope you are doing okay, i'm watching your videos from the beginning till the current date. Lots of love from the netherlands ❤️🤗

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching!! I have lots of health updates since this video was posted. I hope your testing goes well and you get the results soon!!

  • @moomo9321
    @moomo9321 Рік тому +1

    Hugs beauts I have fibromyalgia m.e and CFS it sucks as I wanted to be a body builder but no it didn't happen but it's not the end of the world XXX big soft hugs for you

  • @trishhicks1020
    @trishhicks1020 2 роки тому +3

    Totally with u a Fibro sufferer

  • @nikamethystluna6692
    @nikamethystluna6692 2 роки тому +4

    Having cerebral palsy, I am always in pain 😢

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +4

      I’m so sorry. You are not alone in the pain. And this is a safe place for you 🤍

    • @nikamethystluna6692
      @nikamethystluna6692 2 роки тому +1

      @@MadisonStrong thank you 😊

  • @brittanyfitzpatrick7773
    @brittanyfitzpatrick7773 2 роки тому +3

    Im really struggling with my fibro pain ,and eds pain no one wants to help me

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +4

      I’m so sorry! I understand what it’s like to have doctors who don’t want to help. It took me years and moving to a different city to find doctors who actually wanted to help.

  • @ana-maria448
    @ana-maria448 7 місяців тому

    I may think I have this also, or perhaps chronic fatigue. I don't know. I feel I am lacking also motivation and have depression. There are days on I can be active and enjoy it. Then I get so tired and have msot difficulties in getting up and start doing things. I get stiffness in my body.

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  6 місяців тому

      It sounds like you definitely could have it. I would suggest going to a rheumatologist who has a background and "believes" in chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Usually doctors will list what their specialities in their field are on their website.

  • @jennifers.7037
    @jennifers.7037 2 роки тому +1

    I highly recommend checking out Kelsey Darragh's video "Hack chronic pain" where she interviews a doctor who specializes in chronic pain and it's connection to our brains. There are 2 parts, about an hour each, but I highly highly recommend. They were life changing for me.

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  2 роки тому +1

      I will check them out but unfortunately I just was diagnosed with EDS which is causing my pain

    • @jennifers.7037
      @jennifers.7037 2 роки тому

      @@MadisonStrong the videos are definitely still worth watching...no matter what pain condition one has, it applies to them all. It completely changed my perspective. 😊

  • @BMCLegacy
    @BMCLegacy Рік тому +2

    Nobody really cares about us. All these video's we make are sad and depressing. Granted its community but without solutions we fall into an abyss. We need help. We need answers. We need medication that heals not mask. We need our lives back. I cant and wont accept this. You all shouldn't either. Nobody even believes us

    • @craigk2644
      @craigk2644 9 місяців тому +1

      Unlikely to have a cure. Is related to the CNS. How the brain interprets pain. I survived cancer and now have Fibro. Need to look deep into yourself to make it. Seek advice from your GP and/or Specialist for pain. Try to workout, get a stationary bike for example. Can overcome depression. Do not become a victim of one's own negativity. Easy for me to type it but I've done it.

  • @seekingwisdomandmentors6864
    @seekingwisdomandmentors6864 3 роки тому +1

    My name is Andy I'm from New York
    Looking for inspiration from others with inspirational stories. I have a question:
    What one to three books that have greatly influenced your life?

  • @AussieCeleste-qq7sn
    @AussieCeleste-qq7sn 6 місяців тому

    I have fibromyalgia too

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  6 місяців тому

      It’s such a hard thing to live with!

    • @AussieCeleste-qq7sn
      @AussieCeleste-qq7sn 6 місяців тому

      I struggle so much with it and I have anxiety and depression

  • @KiraTheFox
    @KiraTheFox Рік тому +1

    I'm watch this because I've struggled with fibromyalgia since I was 8-9 and I'm now turning 12 soon and I haven't been diagnosed but I probably do have it. It honestly sucks so much. I took an MRI scan yesterday and now I'll have to take a bunch of tests

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  Рік тому

      It's SO hard and especially with how young you are. The good thing is doctors are believing you and you're going to get the help you need! stay strong 💕

    • @brendalg4
      @brendalg4 Рік тому

      Could you find out you have it, or did you have something else?

  • @mckenziemorrison1691
    @mckenziemorrison1691 3 роки тому +1

    If you need any gluten free recommendations and tips hit me up girl!

    • @MadisonStrong
      @MadisonStrong  3 роки тому +1

      Definitely going to have to do that!! I’m struggling!!