My life of pain

I have grown up with constant pain for most of my life. I remember while I was very young that I would wake up screaming with pain in my feet and legs. In those days, they called it growing pains. Of course, this was not the case. When I was getting my periods the pain would have me doubled over my desk in school. Every month this would happen and I would be sent home and stay there until my period ended. I had several d an c's but it would still happen. I got pregnant when I was 21 and almost lost the baby at 5 months, so it was rest and not do anything. I had to be so careful. I then got pregnant again and again only to have miscarriages five times. The next time I got pregnant, I was given hormone shots and carried the baby to full term. I then got pregnant again and carried the baby to full term since it was so close to the previous pregnancy that I carried the baby to full term. I would still have unbelievable cramping during my period. After my third pregnancy, I had a hysteroscopy. My periods would last almost go for a month and only five days without bleeding. I would suffer from fatigue most of my adult life. I ended up being a single parent with three children. I had to work and I would go to work even when I was in pain and with fatigue. I would go into the break room and lie down and sleep for my coffee and lunch breaks. I finally found a doctor who gave me a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes. I ended up going on long term disability from work and had to apply for CPP disability as work required this. I am now 72 years of age and still dealing with my problems. I have also dealt with depression and anxiety throughout my life. I am now a facilitator for Pain BC. I have so much knowledge of how to deal with my problems that I now help others with their problems. This is me in a nutshell. I could write a book on my journey but it is still ongoing.