Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all, this is all new to me. I am 56 and did some home screening tests and score pretty high (42/50)
I suffer with fibromyalgia, joint Hypermobility syndrome and some Obsessive Compulsive tendencies and high blood pressure.
I found out that all my health issues are linked to autism/autism traits. Not sure about my blood pressure though.
I found you and decided to join as I am trying to understand myself better. I have been reading a lot about autism/autism traits and it is like reading my own story. I suffer from a lot of stress. I am thinking of letting myself officially tested so I can get help to tackle my stress which is necessary for my fibromyalgia to keep the inflammation low and reduce pain.. The other part of me is wondering if it is necessary to be tested at my age.
Thank you for listening to me
Thank you
Hi Angie
Welcome to the forum, I’m sure being here will give you some more insight into being neurodivergent. It has opened my eyes to another world where I feel I belong and everyone is so encouraging and helpful.
Nice to meet you
I was hospitalised in 2010 with low blood pressure. Since then, no major episode.
Welcome, Angie!
Hi :) I am glad your puzzle pieces fall into place as well, just like me
Welcome, Angie
hi pixefox im southern brumby4 and nice to meet you and I wish we can be friends too
Hi! I'm new here too, I'm 45 and recently found out myself to be autistic.
It's never to late!! We deserve to know we're not broken or a bad person. It's a relief.
Like you said, our life is explained and everything makes sense.
I'm from Argentina and here there's lack of information.
I myself ignored what autism was actually about, that's why I hadn't crossed my mind I could be.
But if I could learn and inform myself, doctors could do the same, it doesn't take up a lot of time.
Anyway it's so nice to find a group where you finally belong and don't feel like a "sapo de otro pozo" (toad from another well) as we say in my country for "the odd one out".
Welcome!
Welcome, good to meet you
I haven’t seen a therapist yet but I am wanting to do so to cope with my stress
Hi, I've got fibromyalgia too and joint hypermobility, I have osteoarthritis too and low blood pressure, I did get tested until I Was 50 and I think it was worth it, not that I got any extra help or support, but it helped my peace of mind.
What do you take for fibro? I have high potency turmeric and aloe vera juice.
I also ended up in hospital few times as my attacks were scary. Then I was told I have depression and given medication which didn’t help. Now my therapist informed me that there are neuroleptics which make people less sensitive, but they also have serious side effects like lactation or weight gain. I decided to stick to my ear protection and sunglasses instead. She agreed with me that it’s not necessary she just presented me various solutions. You can also reach out to a therapist if you didn’t do it yet.
Thank you for your reply. I had severe heart rhythm disorders in 2012 and ended in hospital at the cardiologist. This was before my high blood which came up in august 2023. I guess this all had to do with autism.