We Are #MightyTogether

Hi, my name is yadavambulance. I'm here because

#MightyTogether

Hi, my name is Energizer. I'm undiagnosed and I wanted to mention the symptoms I have been experiencing and a timeline of them in case anyone else has experienced similar symptoms or has any advice for me. (My username comes from the fact that I used to have a lot of energy before this happened). In late 2023 and early 2024, I began experiencing thinning skin on my hands, as well as increased redness and stinging sensations. I also experienced tingling and stinging sensations in my groin and upper back. After six weeks, the groin and upper back sensations seemingly resolved. But then, in late 2024, the groin and upper back sensations returned and I also began experiencing occasional neck spasms. Then in late 2025, I began experiencing upper back spasms which radiated into my arms at times. In the autumn of 2025, I also began experiencing itching in all of the affected areas, which has steadily increased until the present.

I have been seeing doctors since late 2024 when I thought this could be serious, but so far the only specialist I have been referred to is a neurologist without a diagnosis to this point. Cervical radiculopathy, pernicious anemia, most autoimmune disorders (due to a negative ANA test) and vitamin deficiencies have now been ruled out. I was placed on a prednisone taper recently, but that only exacerbated the symptoms. I am very much at a loss, and based on how this is seemingly progressing, I don't know what is going to happen to me if this isn't diagnosed and treated soon.

#MightyTogether

Hi, my name is infinitylivy. I'm here because it feels like my life is falling apart and is tearing me down with it.

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression

Hi, my name is Zinnia3740. I'm here because I've been living with ME/CFS for over 20 years and experiencing a steady decline. In addition to the multitude of symptoms from the ME, I experience chronic pain from 4 prior spinal surgeries, an incomplete spinal cord injury at C5-C6, and I am awaiting another spinal surgery to fuse L4-S1. It is my faith in God that helps me maintain an optimistic outlook and His strength that gets me out of bed and through each day. However, it's been more difficult lately. I was a manual physical therapist for years. This knowledge has helped me in so many ways, but the significant increase in pain (from my spine) started over a year ago. The pain is impacting everything (more sedentary, significant weight gain, worsened ANS dysfunction, worsened insomnia, and problems with intimacy). I'm blessed to have a loving family -- I've been married for almost 30 years and have 2 adult children that help regularly. However, my husband does not like to talk about my health issues because he can't "fix" them. He's also shared that any time I have a new issue or health decline, he immediately fears my death (even if what I'm sharing isn't life threatening). In fairness, I've had serious medical issues since 1993, and we started dating in 1992. My first surgery was in 1994, so the man has spent a lot of time hospitals or doctors offices with me.

My mantra for years has been to modify, adapt, and overcome. The more time that has passed with the increased pain, the more frustration that I feel slipping in . . . the harder to maintain optimism in middle of all the storms. It's not fair to lay all I'm feeling on my family. While all love me and generally try to help, none truly understand. It's impossible to truly understand what you've never experienced. I live in a smaller area, so there are no support groups. I'm not searching for sympathy. I'm looking for others similar to me . . . . people with empathetic insight . . . . humor in those moments that you need laughter to battle the frustration and tears. I've fought it all for years. I refuse to let it beat me now . . . . but I think it's past time to find a team of like-minded people for support and to support. #MightyTogether

Hi, I’m Aly. I write about survival, motherhood, trauma, and the realities that don’t always get seen or understood.
I’m here because I believe stories like ours shouldn’t be carried alone, and what we’ve lived deserves to be heard, not reduced or overlooked.
Looking forward to connecting with others who understand.
#MightyTogether #Trauma #Motherhood #MentalHealth

Hi, my name is Midge1966. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Anxiety

Hi, my name is SpellboundPetrel71. I'm here because

#MightyTogether #MultipleSclerosis #Fibromyalgia

Hi, my name is kikigirl.

#MightyTogether #als(LouGehrig'sDisease)

I’m not doing well, guys. I need encouragement through building friendship i can count on.
#MightyTogether #RheumatoidArthritis