LIVING WITH FIBROMYALGIA  

I get you!. I'm in chronic pain the now which I've had for quite some time and my doctor will not address fibro although I've every symptom under the damn sun. Sooo frustrating. I'm on a flare-up for over a week now and I've cried and cried because of the pain. It's a constant battle!. Please don't excuse yourself to nasty minded people. Be polite and tell them to **** o**. Btw, that's where i get it the most , right hand, legs, knees and feet. It's murder. I don't normally comment on you tube but I felt that I had to!. Your doing very well considering so those off you that think ye know it all, bloody back off and leave the damn girl alone. You do good lovely. I really wish you well. Xxx🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hello. I’ve come over here from remi. Loving all ur content. Really relatable, especially living with chronic illness and been a mummy. I do the spoon theory and honestly it has really helped. All the best and thank u for been so real xxx

Fellow fibro warrior here. Thanks so much for this video. I'm new to your channel and love your videos. I have fibro, O.A. and a few other things. My kids also have fibro amongst other things. It's such a learning curve to cope with daily life when you're chronically ill. The mantra in our family is from the movie Finding Nemo - 'just keep swimming, just keep swimming'. I think you're amazing and doing an awesome job everyday! Hi from Australia 🦘

I just discovered you via Remi Clog. I watched a couple of your videos, then saw the topic of this one and watched it. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing about your fibro and chronic pain. I’ve lived with it for 42 years and, like you, choose to focus on the positive and things I CA N do, but there are days when the pain and exhaustion are so intense, I tell myself, “All I have to do is breathe.” Like you, I have multiple chronic issues, and it’s really nice when you can talk to someone who really understands instead of answering a bunch of questions and explain that you’ve already tried everything they’re suggesting. So, hang in there, Gabby, and just do you. So glad to have found your channel. Oh, and what you said about touch is spot on. A lady at church gave me a real bear hug and it felt like every bone in my body was being crushed. So, sending my best wishes, gentle cyber-hugs, and looking forward to binging on your past videos.❤

I f***ing love how you keep it real 😊 I’ve had most of what you have for over 20 years and have found myself having to explain myself it’s so frustrating. I wish people would educate themselves on things before spouting off their mouths. I think your brilliant and am so grateful I found your channel ❤

I totally understand and sympathise where you are coming from. As a Fibromyalgia sufferer, I get it. We have so many conditions the same. I struggle hour by hour, day by day. You are not alone, sending you gentle hugs and love xxx ❤

I just found this video. What you don’t understand is it helps a lot of people when you talk about it because there’s other people just like you. I have no one to talk about it too except for my husband. I’ve had six spinal surgeries and I’m in constant chronic pain. My doctor said I have fibromyalgia on top of all my spinal issues. I’m 68. I used to have so much energy now I have to lay down at least 2 to 3 hours during the day. I can relate to every single thing you said about the pain I have felt it. You’re the only person I know who described it exactly how I feel thank you so much for this.😊

Gabby I’m 72 and have had fibromyalgia since the birth of my first baby in 1972. There have been days I’ve begged God to let me die. As I have aged arthritis has been added to that and I just take go back to bed and stay warm. My younger days I would push through it. I had to. I was in the military had to hide it. Darlin you do you, this lady understands you completely. Wish I could give you a gentle hug. Putting you in my prayers. You feel like you are being put through the old ringer washing machine. Mine is neck, shoulders, hips, back, knees, arms, hands, (my hands burn) the bottoms of my feet. I’m in the beginning stage of dementia, I have essential tremors. They say fibromyalgia can be caused by a bad physical trauma. Mine I think was from being ejected from a car when I was 16. Child birth, and medications.

I came over from Remi. I’ve been binge watching your videos. I’ve been enjoy your content. Like Remi , your videos are so relatable, and Real life.. it fantastic!! Thanks for shareing.

The only thing is you shouldn't have to explain yourself too anyone i love your channel you are amazing and i love the colour you painted in your bedroom looked so fresh 😁

Your family and children are blessed to have you. You always make me smile on every video ❤ your like a real life angel xx

Poor thing I'm sorry you're in so much pain. Pain is so difficult isn't it. But I tell you this you look gorgeous. Your blue eyes with your dark hair is lovely. Your skin is perfect too ❤️❤️

Thank you for sharing this as I have been diagnosed with fibro just u see a year and I get and struggle with all of these symptoms it good to know I’m not alone in this as it dose sometimes make u think your crazy esp with the strange sensation and burning you described I totally got it but it’s hard to explain to those without fybro you do sound mental at times . Thanks again xx

I have been to pain clinics have had different treatments nothing works, i get that my arms & hands & feet go dead, am only here for my son its the worst diease, your right in what you say we don't know how where going to be from 1 day to the next, God bless you from 1 fybro to another 🙏🌹❤️☘️🇮🇪

New subscriber here 😊 So glad your channel was on my recommendations a few days ago. I have been binge watching all your vids on tv. Yesterday you got me off my butt to deep clean my bathroom , so thank you. Love your energy and you’re so relatable when you talk about the goes through your mind as you clean. I can relate! Thank you too for giving an insight into Fibro and how it affects you as my understanding was limited.x

I feel you! I have it too. Sending big love and hugs ❤️😘 x

Oh my. New to This video. You do so much with this awful condition❤well done you for living a life with this and encouraging us!!! Tks for all you do

Thank you for sharing this with us Gabriele. This would have been hard to be so personel. I love your channel and look forward to your videos. Take care lovely lady. Greetings from Australia

Hello Gabriele. I just found your channel today. We live in Pittsburgh PA and I will share your videos TO THE BURGH*STTB. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I was diagnosed at the age of 25 and I am now 62. I understand completely what you are saying. I want to be honest, there are days that I do not want to shower because of the way the water feels on my body, I know you understand. I do not sleep, I sleep better during the day if I take a nap then at night when it is time for bed. There are days that I can accept an invitation to whatever, and on that day I accept, It is a good day, and then when it is time to go to the function, I literally, can't go, because of a flare up. Majority do not understand because they are looking and saying you look fine to me. I do love my doctor. He controls my pain with pain pills. I have to see him every 3 months in order for him to give the scripts to the pharmacy, however, I most times have to take one of them and a couple Advil to get the pain somewhat under control for a few hours. I have to clean our home one room at a time, one day at time. I so understand what you are saying. GOD BLESS. STTB

I also suffer with fibromyalgia alongside sarcoidosis, it deffo isn’t easy and some days are hell x I feel you x

Have just subscribed to your channel i also watch Remi, i truly understand where your coming from at the moment am on a flare-up with fibromyalgia its horrendous, love your videos & your so funny, God bless you from Northern Ireland 🙏🌹❤️☘️🇮🇪🥰

Hi hun ive only just found your channel , i feel for u i got diagnosed in 2008 with fibro its the most horrible thing ive experienced, i too have ibs and also for the last 10 yrs ive had really bad anxiety . Im currently in bed for the last 4 days , with a sickness bug but its given me a flare up havnt eaten for 4 days so been drinking lucozade to try and help keep sugars up , love the last 4 videos ive seen and will deffo keep watching u r so positive with everything u have wrong with u. Keep filming and i do hope u arent too bad at the moment people dont understand about this until they get it i was once told oh take some paracetamol and get on with it by a family member tc look after your self x

❤❤❤ Thankyou for spreading awareness about fibromyalgia. I didn't realise how hard it is for people who suffer from this. Your doing amazing thankyou for your content. Xxx

My heart breaks for you and people like you in pain so much. My husband has chronic pain, and PTSD. Watching him sometimes breaks my heart. Mine is mental issues, we all have our crosses to bear so to speak but it’s the trying everyday….trying to get up, trying to smile, trying to put one foot in front of the other. If you never said any of this I would not have known. God bless you for your wonderful attitude…keep up the struggle hun💕

I was dxed with fibro when I was 23 after a bad road accident. I am 63 now and I don't think more than 3 people know. I never talk about it. I have chronic fatigue too and now some arthritis .I know how hard it is for you. My kids are grown now but the growing up years were very difficult. I spend most days in bed.

Nobody deserves this, not anyone, bless you.

You my lovely are so INCREDIBLE, to just get on with it and do everything you do for your family is such a credit to you. You show up and get on with it, and with a wicked sense of humour, you have more strength and are just so respectful to everyone, so anyone making any comment to make you feel anything less than incredible should hang their head in shame.....I love you! XXX

I've got fibro. Had to adapt by getting a travel kettle, china cups & plates etc cos I couldn't lift normal ones. I also got handles put in my bathroom & use empty squeezy honey bottles for my shampoo so it's easier to dispense. I do use a walking stick sometimes too but have real trouble with stairs. Much love , keep going ❤

You’re lovely !! And doing an excellent job .... my hat comes off to you !! I’ve recently had to give up my cleaning job , I’ve arthritis and struggle with my mental health . Currently no income . You’ve made me feel that I’m most certainly not alone . Sending love 💐💝

I feel you hunni I have fibro too I've had to get a cleaner now because I just couldn't manage your doing amazing love your vlogs ❤ x

It absolutely sucks, my home is a shite hole today but all I can do is lay in the sofa and beat myself up about the mess xxx

Oh darlin, I truly feel for you 😔 take care and be kind to yourself. ❤

OMG so relatable. I've had fibro for 30 years. Can relate to all those symptoms, especially the morning ones. It's tiring. Thanks for sharing. Always helpful to be reminded I'm not alone.

Its good that you are talking about this condition. It sounds horrendous Lady Ga Ga suffers from this too she has done a documentary on it so you are not alone. I hope you get some relief from it with medication.

Here watching. I think you're a superstar wonder woman ❤

You're amazing with what you can do,your so very very pretty too,I just love your videos, keep being you keep being strong xx

I so get the weeing thing too ! I thought I was the only one lol

❤Darling❤ all you talked about and shared, its just like you are describing me ❤😢the pain, the mental things- EVERYTHING -its horrible... I know the struggle, and I just want to tell you that you are amazing,strong and beautiful and that you are a hero ❤❤❤ BIG HUGS AND A LOT OF LOVE TO YOU ❤️❤️❤️

Well said, Gaby. 👏 I have rheumatoid, so understand some of what you go through xx

Your beautiful. I like watching your videos . Thank you . Take care xxxx

Im sorry that peeps are questioning you its like they want to see you curled up & bent over not able to speak yr doing something you enjoy and yr making the most of life good for you i struggle with a bad back i take risks with movements and lifting heavey and boy i pay for it if someone was watching me they would think theres nothing wrong with my back because the things i do, thankyou for yr wonderful vlogs take care xx

I'm on disability allowance as well. It really helps.

Im in process of seeing Doctor cos of this. He told me there is no test for fibro but they can only say it might be and thats whete I'm at now. I'm not as bad as you Gaby. At the moment mine is exhaustion migraines foot pain and muscle aches. I do sympathise totally. It's horrible. I suppose Im luckier than you in the sense I'm a lot older than you I'm 59 so had a lot of years pain free xxx

I have chronic illnesses that are debilitating as well. My IBD and Trigeminal neuralgia, ME are the worse. I throw up like you because of the pains. I have a lot of flares and not a lot of good moments and videos like yours make me forget the pains for a while since you’re funny and interesting to listen to. I’m very sorry you’re going through all of this.

Omg I get you, I’m just learning too deal with fybro, they say mine was brought on with the death of my beautiful son, the trauma of it sent my body into overload, my legs are horrific my legs can’t be touched, my feet and hands swell and the pain, the head aches I get too my god, I try too sleep with pillow between my legs, and my hearing can be super sensitive, it’s the pits, listening too you made so much sense too me, not understanding what I’m going through, thank you my lovely thankyou so much for making me feel normal if that makes sense, 🧡🌸sam🌸🧡

Hi Gabbie I’m so relieved you did this vlog because as you know I too suffer from fibromyalgia and to hear you talk about your symptoms is like listening to me! I have bladder problems and Bowel and I.b.s and to be honest sometimes it’s just a bloody struggle! I think you cope brilliant with your illness. We all need to have a rant and a moan sometimes. So thank you.xx

I’m sorry you have to go through all this! My heart goes out to you honestly

I've just started watching you after @remiclog suggested your channel. I totally understand where you're coming from as I have Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I went part time in 2018 & now I'm going through capability dismissal as I can't work anymore xx

Aww Gaby I am so sorry that you are having to go through so much just now 😊 I honestly don’t know how you cope 😮 You are amazing…you are a warrior 🥰 I hope you get some relief soon ❤ I am loving your content just now…love a good clean and declutter video….nothing better than sitting down with a cuppa and watching someone else clean 😂 Keep doing what you do…love how you keep it real…. keep laughing and smiling 😊 as I do when I watch your videos x

I just found your channel recently and loved the videos and your personality. This video came up on my feed and was keen to watch as I too have chronic pain and illness. I stopped working because of spasms in my spine and now have so many other pains and ailments, I totally get why you are doing what you do. I have 2 very close friends who I met through social media and they too don't keep well so is really good to have friends who understand and are in the same boat. Ignore the nasty remarks. Those people are so lucky to not have pain or illness. And I always say you know you are doing well when you get nasty comments or spam - these people are jealous. Take care xxx

Bless you it sounds absolutely terrible! 😢😢

Hi sweety iv also have fibro and get every thing what you say and feel . I’m not working as I just can’t . I take magnisum tablet form that solved my restless legs with in a couple of days . I became gluton free and dairy I cut right back that helped my ibs . I swim so I can keep moving and go to the spa as the heat is great . I hope this helps you as this is what I learnt over time . Bless you sweety .

I'm so sry for what you're going through. Take one day at a time and make your videos when you can ❤❤

I bloody love you 😂❤ keeping it real and and with some humour ❤. It’s hard describing to anyone what fibromyalgia is as a suffer most of the time we don’t bloody know ! Symptoms change daily, pain levels change in a second along with our moods 😂 don’t get me started 😂 there’s over a hundred symptoms of fibro, and it’s like a shitty game of spin the wheel to see what you’re going to wake up with and deal with for that day. No one knows how deep the depression gets with it when we go into that dark place in our minds every single day! . And I’m like you, a bit of a fruit loop 😂 up and down like a yo-yo, freaky sense of humour etc. keep being you ya crazy bish 😂❤❤❤❤xxx

i would also say get PIP its a battle but i think you would get it xx

So sorry you have to put up with all this 😢 bless you xxx

They are called neuropathies. Absolutely Arthritis. Fibromyalgia is the cousin to Lupus. Especially when my knees lock; it is like it is going get stuck forever and so painful. I take Prozac, it helps to a point. Studies also are showing that somehow we were hurt somewhere in our childhood or somewhere along the way. I always say, wonder if our parent's dropped me on my head...LOL. Yes, I have bowel issues. I have many things to share too however I shared enough. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah i have the same shiii 😵🫂

Oh my gosh. My ex had fibro and it was bad I know it is. My sons friend who is about 24 years old has fibro he cannot work if he and my son do anything like working on a car he ends up in pain for days. Great video and I'm praying for you and hope you can at least have a more pain free life. Xx

Have you applied for PIP. If not i would highly recommend it. Its there Gaby for people whose lives are affected by a disabling condition. If its affecting your home life work life hobbies etc you really should think about it. Its there even if you have a jobxx

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I know you don’t want sympathy, but I feel so sorry for you that you’re in so much pain with your fibromyalgia. It can take many forms and there are loads of symptoms that’s connected to this illness. Some people like yourself get terrible pain and other symptoms and there are people like me that just have loads of little symptoms but is categorised into one diagnosis I have looked up fibromyalgia and the list of symptoms is as long as my arm. Stella x

Same. If it wasn't for my little dog bless him I'd go to bed and wait to die. End of suffering. Please people no useless positive thinking crap it doesn't work.

Apply for PIP xx

I came over from Remi Clog mentioning you. I really love your channel and it relaxes me. I’ve only watched a few of your videos but relate and enjoy your content. I totally get what you’re saying about pushing through pain and how devastating it can be to just get through the day. I have fibromyalgia, restless leg, migraine, & insomnia. The combo of Cymbalta 60mg & Gabapentin 600 (200mg x3) really helps Fibro, RL, & migraine. The bad insomnia has been with me since childhood and Zolpidem is the only med that works-but there are times it fails & then it’s to the dr for a Toradol shot. We had a hot tub which really helped and I used it daily. I do notice barometric pressure changes-ramps up my pain so I reduce my activity & it helps. I try to keep moving & had a part time cleaning job for a couple years where I could vary my schedule and it really helped, too. My five kids are all grown now but there were many years of making it one day at a time (laundry was nonstop) & they were what kept me going. Thank you for expressing your challenges. I think many people can relate. I’m much better but I think it’s mostly because we moved and changed climates from Seattle area to Texas, and now in Virginia where the weather is more moderate. I really want to thank you for sharing your struggles. You’re a remarkable strong woman. 🌺Blessings from the USA 🇺🇸

Hi, l totally understand, l sat down on the gravel yesterday for 2hrs weeding using a weed picker, sounds easy right??? No way!!!! I did a easy job that would take a physical person probably 10mins, it took me 2hrs Today (Thursday), lm presently in bed and lm not going anywhere yet, lm in so much pain, one day of doing something = a day of pain, so l totally understand 😢❤