While there are literally hundreds of symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia, pain and fatigue are the two primary hallmarks of Fibromyalgia. They are the ones most often used to diagnose Fibromyalgia, and the two most commonly associated with Fibromyalgia in almost any context. Pain and fatigue … [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.
Getting more sleep with FibroSleep
Getting More Sleep with FibroSleep Sleep is still a challenge for me. I've tried so many things and have found a few that have helped. Melatonin - if I take it early enough it will help me fall asleep faster and sleep better. However, too much will give me nightmares. FibroCane … [Read more...]
Natural Pain Relief with Noxicare
I've come a long way in the last 6 years. Six years ago when I tried things to help my Fibro symptoms I was still looking for a magic pill. I wasn't interested in natural help. I'd try things but I was in so much pain and fatigue that I never really gave them a full shot. If it didn't help instantly … [Read more...]
Review: HFactor hydrogen-rich water
I'd never heard of Hydrogen-rich water, I just thought water was water. I've seen alkalized water in my health-food store and even bought it once. But, then I never really drank it because pouring water out of a heavy gallon container is just a lot more difficult than refilling my bottle … [Read more...]
Reslience -a poem
Jen sent me this poem, which does an excellent job of sharing just how resilient those of us living with chronic illness are. We may be broken, but we are strong. We may be hurting, but we are not done. Resilience by Jen Today I was broken, But I am not defeated, The list of things I … [Read more...]
Intravenous Meds for Chronic Pain
Generally when we think of pain meds for fibromyalgia we think of pills, and typically we think of opioids (because they are all the rage and all the news of late). But, there are more options in the sea than just pills, including several intravenous medications that are now being used to treat … [Read more...]
Blogger Tips for Travelling with Chronic Illness
How to Travel with Chronic Illness Travelling with Fibromyalgia, or any chronic illness, can be difficult at best. I long for the days when I could jump in the car for a day trip and allow it to turn into an overnight trip without any planning. That's just not reality anymore. These days if … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – @thewonkeyjen
Our Fibro Warrior this week is Jen Edwards aka thewonkyjen from Berkshire UK. She lives with her partner, and spends a lot of time with her sister, as they look after each other. She loves pets, and has owned a number of cats, but currently can’t have any pets in her rental. She says that as much as … [Read more...]
The Flare Survival Kit
Flares are rare for me, these days, and usually when they occur they don't last more than a day. I believe that has a lot to do with learning to accept the flares when they come, and give them room. When I'm in a flare, I don't leave my PJs, I don't shower and I don't work. I do, however, rest, … [Read more...]
You Don’t Know (a poem)
I love talking with my readers. Ann is one that emails me on occasion to give me updates on how she is and it's just nice to connect with others who "get it". She shared her story a while back here, and recently she emailed me this poem and gave me permission to share it. You Don’t Know By: … [Read more...]
