Fibromyalgia and Eye Health My optometrist is amazing. Not only is she funny and sweet and always walks into the room with a smile, she's just a damn good doctor. I knew she was a great doctor the day she said to me "I have to treat my Fibromyalgia patients more aggressively...." That … [Read more...]
Living with Fibromyalgia
This category covers all things fibromyalgia. My experience living with fibromyalgia. Advice on coping with fibromyalgia. Medical studies about fibromyalgia. My life and experience living with fibromyalgia since 2010, and my advice on how to cope with fibromyalgia.
Signs & Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
The Fibromyalgia Treatments That Have Helped Me Most
More Common Questions About Fibromyalgia
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Where to Get Valentines Gifts Made by Spoonies
Valentine's Day is just one of the many times you may need to find that perfect gift. What if you could not only find a great handmade gift but by doing so help support others with chronic illness? You can! Why waste money on mass produced junk that will likely not survive to July let alone next … [Read more...]
Top 10 Posts of 2016
This has been a roller-coaster of a year (but aren't they all). It's actually been a pretty awesome year despite a few things that made it look like it was going to be terrible. One of the things that made the year look like it would be the worst is one of the reasons why this year has been awesome. … [Read more...]
Can Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Help Fibromyalgia?
Meditation is a topic that I've been interested in for a while, yet on the borderline. I'm interested and I've stuck my toe in the water a time or two using meditation apps but I've never really taken the plunge or made meditation a regular part of my life. I'm reading The Whole Health Life by … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Kasey
Today I'm interviewing Kasey Nadeen of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia two years ago (July, 2014) at the age of 34. She's been married for nine years. She's just celebrated her fifth year at her job, and she loves to read, watch movies, write poetry, and spend time with her … [Read more...]
My Bedtime Routine
Sleep is the devil. I wear a fitbit for two reasons, to monitor my sleep and to make sure I don't go overboard with activity. Up until a year ago, I was pretty excited if I managed to hit even close to 8 hours of sleep in a night without the help of Ambien. To get just six hours of sleep in a … [Read more...]
Researchers Find Neurological Signature for Fibromyalgia
Researchers Find Neurological Signature for Fibromyalgia Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to look at the brains of those of us with Fibromyalgia and see that we are different? Well, it seems (again and again) that there just might be. There have been a few studies now that have shown … [Read more...]
The Many Shades of Hidden Illness
I have multiple hidden illnesses as do most of us. It seems much like Lays potato chips you can't have just one. My hidden illnesses include Fibromyalgia, TMJ, migraine, endometriosis, and thyroid disorder and IBS and probably one or two more that aren't coming to me at the moment. Chances are you … [Read more...]
My Favorite Ways to Cope with Fibro Flares
Fibro life can be a pain sometimes... OK, by definition it's a pain all the time (or at least most of the time). But, most of the time I can deal with it - at least these days. But, some days are harder than others and I need something to help me deal with the added pain and fatigue of a fibro … [Read more...]
How are you coping with your chronic pain?
Learning to cope with your pain can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Most anyone with pain can agree with that even if they haven't yet found a good way to cope. Early on I alternated between active and passive coping. As my attempts at active coping failed, I would return to a … [Read more...]
