I'll try to make this short.
In 2015 I walked in on my wife cheating on me. Very traumatic and unexpected. After this I don't really remember the 6 months after that because depression and anxiety were overwhelming. At some point I started having severe migraines and stomach pain, along with body aches. It progressively got worse as time went on. Meanwhile I was attending therapy for (PTSD, anxiety, and depression).
Fast forward to 2019, I cross-trained into critically manned career field because I thought it would help with the condition's I was dealing with. Unfortunately this was not the case. My conditions got worse and I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. The pain is severe, the fatigue is extreme. I am always tired, in pain, exhausted, and currently very unhappy. After speaking with my PCM, and going under extensive lab tests to accurately diagnose my condition they landed on Fibromyalgia. It is so severe that I surely thought I might have had cancer or some type of brain tumor effecting my nervous system. None the less, I have all secondary conditions such as: IBS, TMJ, Migraines, Body pain, Fatigue, Complex Sleep Apnea, Memory loss, Confusion, urination frequency, blurry vision, dry eyes.
There is a huge list of medications I have tried, none seem to help. I currently am on Cymbalta, Flexeril, Lyrica, welbutrion. None have helped.
I have also been on a PT profile for the last 2 years. I am also on a mobility restriction until my condition resolves. I was recently referred to MEB and awaiting the decision for full MEB or return to duty. I was reffered for Fibro, anxiety, and depression. My command agrees that it would be in my best interest to leave the service. My commander recommended "do not retain". My Mental health and PCM providers agree that moving on from the service would be best.
Right now, I am trying to minimize the stressors in my life to help combat this illness. I believe the military is hindering my progress, which tears me up inside because I like servicing in the Air Force and my job inst too difficult. I have 7 years in service and I just tested for Tech... However, I do look forward to having the support of my family.
If you would of told me 5 years ago I would have all these problems, I would have laughed in your face. I always viewed myself as extremely healthy, and fit. I love going to the gym and eating healthy,... now I struggle to put my boots on in the morning. I hope no one feels as bad as I do.
What have you done to help coop with you pain? Has Anything helped? What outcome can I expect from the MEB?
In 2015 I walked in on my wife cheating on me. Very traumatic and unexpected. After this I don't really remember the 6 months after that because depression and anxiety were overwhelming. At some point I started having severe migraines and stomach pain, along with body aches. It progressively got worse as time went on. Meanwhile I was attending therapy for (PTSD, anxiety, and depression).
Fast forward to 2019, I cross-trained into critically manned career field because I thought it would help with the condition's I was dealing with. Unfortunately this was not the case. My conditions got worse and I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. The pain is severe, the fatigue is extreme. I am always tired, in pain, exhausted, and currently very unhappy. After speaking with my PCM, and going under extensive lab tests to accurately diagnose my condition they landed on Fibromyalgia. It is so severe that I surely thought I might have had cancer or some type of brain tumor effecting my nervous system. None the less, I have all secondary conditions such as: IBS, TMJ, Migraines, Body pain, Fatigue, Complex Sleep Apnea, Memory loss, Confusion, urination frequency, blurry vision, dry eyes.
There is a huge list of medications I have tried, none seem to help. I currently am on Cymbalta, Flexeril, Lyrica, welbutrion. None have helped.
I have also been on a PT profile for the last 2 years. I am also on a mobility restriction until my condition resolves. I was recently referred to MEB and awaiting the decision for full MEB or return to duty. I was reffered for Fibro, anxiety, and depression. My command agrees that it would be in my best interest to leave the service. My commander recommended "do not retain". My Mental health and PCM providers agree that moving on from the service would be best.
Right now, I am trying to minimize the stressors in my life to help combat this illness. I believe the military is hindering my progress, which tears me up inside because I like servicing in the Air Force and my job inst too difficult. I have 7 years in service and I just tested for Tech... However, I do look forward to having the support of my family.
If you would of told me 5 years ago I would have all these problems, I would have laughed in your face. I always viewed myself as extremely healthy, and fit. I love going to the gym and eating healthy,... now I struggle to put my boots on in the morning. I hope no one feels as bad as I do.
What have you done to help coop with you pain? Has Anything helped? What outcome can I expect from the MEB?
