Roller coaster ride

Emma's Story

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San Bernardino, ca.

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Age: 25-36

A little bit about my journey:

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My Diagnosis

Fibromyalgia

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Time to Get Diagnosed

10 years

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Year I was Diagnosed

2016

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Sending Love to

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Hospital I'd Recommend

This is my story:

My journey began in 2010. That’s when I first noticed symptoms in my back and hips, being overweight I decided to try and drop the weight thinking that would help the pain. Nope. So after countless doctors and specialists I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2016. That was the good news but the bad news was there was nothing anybody could do about this mysterious and debilitating illness. So long story short and countless experimental medications and procedures later I’m doing better. I’m on the right path for my pain management and still have a very full life.

Let’s play 20 questions:

The song that keeps me going is:

Warrior by Avril Lavigne

I never leave home without my:

My earphones

My go-to feel better movie is:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

If I was in the hospital, the celebrity I would most love to visit me would be:

Margot Robbie

When I need to relax, I:

Make jewelry

My favorite food is:

Sushi

The quote that keeps me going is:

If you can’t handle me at my worst you don’t deserve me at my best. -Marilyn Monroe

When I need a laugh, I:

Scroll Instagram

Meet my pets (or favorite stuffed animal):

My hero is:

My sister

When I’m having a down day I binge watch:

American Horror Story: Hotel

My favorite book to get lost in is:

I want to be best friends with:

Koala Puffs aka Anjela

The thing I’m most proud of:

My jewelry making skills

The most wonderfully unexpected thing that has happened to me as a result of this journey is:

My boyfriend

The most hilarious thing that has happened to me is:

I broke my pinky toe by stubbing it on a shower chair

It really means a lot when someone does this:

My favorite social media account to follow is:

Koala Puffs