LaFreeia's Story
Muscle Shoals, AL

Oftentimes I would stay in bed two or three days because the pain was so severe.

LaReeia, my twin sister, took me to the doctor who had diagnosed her fibromyalgia. This doctor diagnosed me with fibromyalgia, right then and there, based on the pressure point exam.

Fibromyalgia has affected my life, but I am getting used to it. I am no longer able to do all of the duties that I did before around the house. I can do about half of them before my body will start to ache and give out. My husband cooks and does the dishes.

I do the stretches that I'm supposed to do and walk.

My family still tries to take care of me, but they are happier with me getting up and doing things with them, like going outside and walking with the kids, or playing with them. I’m hoping that I will be able to take a trip.