I've been using PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Frequency) to treat pain (both chronic and acute) for the last four years. PEMF has been used for over thirty years to treat many chronic illness symptoms and sources of chronic pain. Yet, I'd never even heard of this therapy until a few years ago - and … [Continue Reading...]
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My Story of Recovery from Fibromyalgia
It's been a decade since I became ill and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I spent the first two years barely existing. Getting out of bed was a struggle. Thankfully, I did find some answers that helped me recover and return to a mostly normal life. My story of recovery from fibromyalgia Don't get … [Continue Reading...]
Could food sensitivities be making your Fibromyalgia symptoms worse?
Back in 2012, after spending two years feeling so awful I barely got off the couch/bed except for doctor appointments, I finally reached the point where I was willing to try anything - even completely changing my diet. During the previous two years I’d had many people suggest food sensitivities as a … [Continue Reading...]
12 Tips for Staying Warm Outside with Chronic Pain
When I get cold it feels as if I’m cold all the way to my bones. I get cold easily – as in I can be inside a house that is 70 degrees when it’s 90 degrees outside and feel cold. When it’s hot outside the answer is easy, just go outside and warm up. As much as I avoid being outside as much as … [Continue Reading...]
16 ways I boost my self-confidence despite chronic illness
I struggle with self-confidence. I think I always have but I think that chronic illness has made that struggle worse. It's hard to be confident in myself when I look around and see what others are accomplishing. I know I shouldn't gauge my accomplishments on what are others are doing and I … [Continue Reading...]
8 things you need to remember when living with chronic illness
When we live life with chronic illness, we often get so wrapped up in our illness that everything looks bleak and hopeless. Everything hurts and we're just beyond tired. We feel like our body is … [Read More...]
Marijuana for Fibromyalgia: Does it work?
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When your partner is sick and pushing you away
What do you do when your partner is struggling with chronic illness and pushing you away? In order to understand what you need to do, you have to first understand what your partner really needs, and … [Read More...]
Don’t envy the lives of others – you don’t know the whole story
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8 Tips for Dealing with Fibromyalgia
Over the years, I've had many people ask for my top tips for dealing with Fibromyalgia. These 7 tips are the tips I typically share. They are what has helped me. And, while the specifics will likely … [Read More...]
