More and more studies are coming out showing that there may be a genetic link in fibromyalgia. If you are a female with a parent who has fibromyalgia, there is up to a 70% likelihood that you will also be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have fibromyalgia. My mom has fibromyalgia. My aunt has … [Continue Reading...]
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Why PEMF is my go to therapy for chronic pain
Pulse electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) is my go to therapy for pain of all kinds. It's amazing that a small device about the size of my cell phone can bring so much relief. Chronic pain is a part of my life. No matter how much better I feel, it's still there. Some days it's worse than … [Continue Reading...]
Is Your Stuff Making You Feel Worse?
Are You Using Stuff to Fill A Void? Every once in a while I watch one of the Hoarding shows and on a couple of different episodes they've mentioned that the person has fibromyalgia. It got me thinking about how we try to fill the void that fibromyalgia puts in our lives. Fibromyalgia takes so … [Continue Reading...]
8 Natural Treatments for Insomnia
Insomnia is a key issue when dealing with many chronic illnesses, including fibromyalgia. When it comes to fibromyalgia, it's possible that sleep issues may be a cause as much as a symptom. I’ve lived with insomnia for most of the last decade and at time it’s felt like I’ve tried … [Continue Reading...]
How Getting Outside Can Improve Your Health
How Trees Help My Aging and Chronic Disease Mindset guest post by Verla Fortier My family of chronic diseases includes: Systemic Lupus, Raynaud’s, and Sjogren’s Syndrome. I was diagnosed two years ago. I am 65 years old. Two years ago I was sad, afraid, and hiding inside. When not … [Continue Reading...]
Tips for Pacing When You Have Chronic Illness
When you live with chronic illness it seems that everywhere you turn you are told to pace yourself and your activities. But, rarely do they explain what it means or how to do it. Pacing is a … [Read More...]
Handling the Challenges of the Holidays with Chronic Illness: The Ultimate Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Handling the Holidays with Chronic Illness Even for the most holiday-loving person the holidays bring stresses and challenges that just aren’t there the rest of the … [Read More...]
Do People With Fibromyalgia Fall More?
Do you find that you fall down more with fibromyalgia? Do you bump into things as you walk? Feel unsteady and as if you no longer have good balance? You aren't alone. A 2013 study found that the … [Read More...]
Why sleep testing is important if you have fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Disorders Chronic fatigue is one of the key symptoms of fibromyalgia, along with chronic pain. Both issues can be linked to sleep issues. Symptoms of sleep issues can … [Read More...]
The Chronic Pain Scale: Communicating Your Chronic Pain
The Pain Scale and Chronic Pain This is the pain scale they have on the wall in the rooms at the hospital. This is a terrible pain scale on so many levels! But, for someone in chronic pain it's … [Read More...]
