Many of us with fibromyalgia rely on napping to give us a little extra energy to get through the day. Personally, I'm one of those that can't nap. It's a rare day that I manage to fall asleep during the daytime. I won't say it never happens, but it's not a common occurrence and most of the time when … [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.
The Overlap between IBS and Fibromyalgia
I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and I wouldn't be surprised at all if you told me that you do as well. IBS and Fibromyalgia often go together, with some reports indicating that as many as 80% of those with Fibromyalgia also have IBS, and the numbers are just as bad if you have CFS (in fact … [Read more...]
Quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia
A "functional somatic symptom" is a symptom without an adequate medical explanation. When you have several of those linked together they called "functional somatic syndrome". A group of symptoms without an adequate medical explanation - Sound familiar? It should. Because if you have … [Read more...]
Dry Needling for Fibromyalgia
I've not tried dry needling yet, but I have acupuncture regularly. They are similar, yet different treatments. Dry needling uses the same needles used for acupuncture, but the locations and process are different. While acupuncture is based on Eastern medicine and focuses on meridians, dry … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – David – Men with Fibro
This week we are interviewing another of our men with Fibro - David E. Lentz of Macon, GA. He’s a husband, father, grandfather, and a retired corrections officer. I he was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2012, at the age of 43, but says he’s likely had it since at least 2006. Give me some … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Brain Function
Fibromyalgia and Brain Function If you have Fibromyalgia there have likely been many times where you've experienced what we call "Fibro Fog", but you've likely also noticed other issues with your brain function, for instance you may no longer be able to multi-task, to learn game rules quickly, to … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Donna @fedupfatigue
Today's Fibro Warrior is Donna Gregory, a freelance writer from New Castle, Delaware. She’s married and has several fur babies. Donna, tell us a little about yourself. I live in Delaware with my hubby, Morgan, and our fur babies. We have an old greyhound (retired from the track) and several … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia with a capital F
Should Fibromyalgia be capitalized? Before I posted my Guide to Living with Fibromyalgia for my subscribers to read I had several friends read through it and edit it. One of those friends edited Fibromyalgia to be fibromyalgia, because technically it's not supposed to be capitalized. So, why do I … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Lauren Gaskill
This week I'm interviewing Lauren Gaskill of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia on May 7, 2015. But, she's been dealing with a whole lot longer than that. She's been living with chronic daily migraines, hyper-mobility, and Fibromyalgia for at least 3 … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Gary of @FibroGuys
This week I'm interviewing Gary McArther - yes there are FibroGuys! In fact, he's started his own website/ blog dedicated to the guys with Fibro. Gary is from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. UK. Tell us a little about yourself: I am 49 years old, married to my long-suffering wife … [Read more...]
