Men with Fibro GERALD'S STORY

Men with Fibro GERALD’S STORY

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Courtesy of Dominie Bush
I was diagnosed in 1987 with FMS/CFS. As I can recall, I started having symptoms after a car accident when I was in junior high. The pain, fatigue and cognitive problems started to take severe effect in my years of high school. I thought I was mentally slow. No matter what I was doing, mentially, physically, and emotionally was never easy for me–I felt stupid. I had to really work hard to remember things. I was even harder on myself than my peers were. I had to resign my position as a Medical Lab Assistant Tech. of 14+ years. It was getting harder in keeping up my yearly CEU’s and qualifications. Today I am a Licensed & Ordained Christian Minister. I perform weddings. This is about the only thing I can do that doesn’t require me to stand for too long or give a lengthy sermon. So I am blessed with a wonderful family who support me on all levels. My wife especially, she my soulmate. We have been married for 23 years.

Courtesy of Dominie

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