The Effect of Fibromyalgia and Working Memory Do you struggle to remember a phone number for the 30 seconds it takes to dial it? Is it difficult to switch from one task to another? Working memory is just what it sounds like it’s the memory you can work with at any given time, it allows you to … [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.
Fibro Warrior – Alison Exelby
This week we are getting to know Fibro Warrior, Alison Exelby of Auckland, New Zealand. She was diagnosed with Fibromylagia in October of 2014 at the age of 36. But, she says she's had symptoms since June of 2013. She has a partner that she's been with for 3.5 years. She's a mom of two boys (ages … [Read more...]
Lifestyle Management with Chronic Illness
Lifestyle Management with Chronic Illness I don't know about you but I love a good Infographic, so when I was contacted about sharing this one related to Lifestyle Management with Chronic Illness, I said sure why not... well, as long as you don't mind me sharing my own thoughts about what is shared … [Read more...]
Frequency of Migraines in Fibromyalgia Patients #MAHM
Every so often a study comes out that just leaves me saying "well duh!" and I'm sure I'm not alone. This week I read one of those studies. I thought it was common knowledge that there was higher frequency of migraines in Fibromyalgia patients, that Migraine is a co-morbidity of Fibromyalgia. … [Read more...]
Why are so few men diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? (guest post)
Why are so few men diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? During my recent interview with @Fibro_boy (aka Leo) he brought up the rarity of guys being diagnosed with Fibro, and his thoughts were so insightful (again I'm amazed at how wise this guy is for his age) that I wanted to share them as a separate … [Read more...]
Altered brain activity related to fibro fog
Brain fog (also known as fibro fog) is a common issue for those dealing with fibromyalgia - as well as many other chronic illnesses. There's often a question of how much of it is the illness and how much a result of depression, or a side effects of medications. One thing that isn't in doubt, is that … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Hollie
This week we are getting to know Hollie of Brighton (East Sussex), England. She was formally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in December 2013, a week before her 21st Birthday! She also has Multiple Sclerosis. She loves animals and was once training to be a Veterinary Nurse but is now volunteering with a … [Read more...]
How Physical Therapy can Help Fibromyalgia
How Physical Therapy for Fibromyalgia Can Improve Chronic Pain and Fatigue sponsored post by Sarah Ross Fibromyalgia, like other chronic pain conditions, can cause severe limitations in your quality of life. You might find yourself planning your days around your pain, or even canceling important … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior: Leo @Fibro_boy
This week I'm sharing the story of another #Fibroguy, well actually @Fibro_boy as he calls himself on his blog and social media. His real name is Leo Elijah Cristea, and he's from the UK. As you are about to discover he is a young man who is much wiser than his years. Give us some basics... … [Read more...]
Counting spoons with the #spoontheory
The idea of spoons when it comes to chronic illness is that spoons are akin to energy. Counting your spoons is the idea of tracking how much energy you have and what you need to do and balancing those two in hopes of avoiding running out of spoons. The idea is that healthy people have seemingly … [Read more...]
