The Relationship Between Stress, Depression & Fibromyalgia Stress plays a major role in both fibromyalgia and depression. While there are many similarities in fibromyalgia and depression, including brain areas that are activated and how both respond to stress, fibromyalgia is more than just … [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
Check out the articles below for more fibromyalgia topics.
Why I’m Quitting Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia
Why I’m Quitting Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia guest post by Boni Wagner-Stafford I woke up this morning much sooner than I’d really like. Just ninety minutes after the last time I got up to pee and six hours after getting into bed. I’m best on between eight and nine hours’ sleep each … [Read more...]
“But You Don’t Look Sick!” – Understanding Invisible Illness
Living with a condition such as Lupus, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis is horrible enough without also having to cope with the cynicism of people who cannot detect these illnesses and take the stance that you’re exaggerating the level of your suffering. This doesn’t just stem from the … [Read more...]
Conquer Your Chronic Pain with Dr. Peter Abaci
Dr. Peter Abaci pain doctor who realized that this primary methods of pain relief (injections, pain meds, surgery) weren't really helping people and in many cases his patients ended up in more pain rather than less. He shares his drug-free approach to conquering chronic pain. I was … [Read more...]
Is it your responsibility to know your genetic risks?
I recently underwent a DNA test to determine my genetic risk for a number of different diseases. I did this because I wanted to know, for myself. I don't have children so there's no risk of passing it to them. I just simply wanted to alleviate some fears and possibly backup theories regarding my … [Read more...]
Funny Fibro Fog Stories
We have to laugh at Fibro Fog or we'd just cry. I remember when I realized that my life had become one giant game of password. My husband (at the time) thought I was just playing around when I was asking about "that room with the bed where we sleep." Yeah, I couldn't remember the word bedroom, but I … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Sue Hadden
This week we are getting to know Sue Hadden. I've been talking with Sue for the last year or so. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2011, yet continues to lead a very busy life as a mother and paralegal. Tell us a bit about yourself.I'm 54 years of age and I work for a law firm that assists … [Read more...]
Wearable Pain Relief with Quell
Review of Quell Wearable Pain Relief Device Chronic pain is the story of my life. I've found ways to control the pain but that doesn't mean it's gone. I still have a lot of pain especially in my neck and shoulders. I often wake up in the morning with my neck all sorts of "out of wack" … [Read more...]
pHwatr: The easy way to alkaline water
The acidity of your body matters. Too much acid can lead to a host of ailments and symptoms that only start with your stomach. An alkaline diet is often promoted as a way to lower the body's acidity and improve health. Acidity is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen on a scale of 1-14. Under 7 … [Read more...]
Great Exercises for People Who Have Chronic Pain
Great Exercises for People Who Have Chronic Pain guest post by Jennifer McGregor Chronic pain is a prevalent problem in the U.S. today. In fact, according to a recent study by the National Institute of Health, about 11.2% of American adults — more than 25 million — reported having pain every … [Read more...]
