Three ‘unavoidable’ migraine triggers and how you actually deal with them Migraines are not simply headaches. That’s something that people who suffer from migraines will have had to explain to at least a handful of people in their life. It’s so, so much worse, like your brain is tearing itself in … [Read more...]
My experience with chronic illnesses covers several different illness.
I hope that much of what I share on this blog can be helpful to anyone living with (or without) any chronic illness. However, my experience and my posts tend to be geared towards fibromyalgia, endometriosis, migraines, and IBS and my experience with those illnesses.
In addition to sharing my personal experience, I also try to share medical studies and general information pertaining to living with these specific illnesses.
Check out the posts below for information on the variety of chronic illnesses that I cover here, including:
10 Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia
10 Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia 1 . Fibromyalgia is Real Thankfully, there is a lot less disbelief in fibromyalgia now than there was a decade or two ago (or even 6 or 7 years ago). Unfortunately, there are still those (including doctors) who don't believe … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to ER Professionals
An Open Letter to ER Professionals Guest post by Danielle Faith Dear ER Professional, I have chronic pain due to a rare illness. I know you’re busy seeing patients and saving lives. I will patiently wait for hours until you have the time to see me. I’m courteous to you staff and treat you … [Read more...]
Shine a Purple Light on Fibro
May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Of the many illnesses I live with it seems to be the one that I give the most attention to, even though it's probably the one I have the most under control these days. I think a large part of the attention I give to Fibro comes from the lack of attention it … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Blood Test May Lead to fibromaylgia vaccine
EpicGenetics is looking at using the fibromyalgia blood test they've created to screen patients in hopes of developing a fibromyalgia vaccine (or more accurately a treatment for those with fibromyalgia that could reverse the symptoms). It's not a vaccine for fibromyalgia in the traditional … [Read more...]
When Your Partner is Struggling with Chronic Illness and Pushing You Away
The below came from an email sent to me by a reader. After I answered his email I realized that he's so not alone and that my response might be helpful for many other partner's of those with chronic illness, so I asked his permission to share his question. "My wife suffers from chronic illness. … [Read more...]
What Do You Know About Endometriosis?
I'm a little late for Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), but if you follow my blog and especially if you get my newsletters you know that I'm more than Aware of Endometriosis. Just a little over a month ago I had my third surgery for Endometriosis (and yes they've removed stuff every time … [Read more...]
The Vital Plan for Chronic Illness
What would make me add 24 pills a day to my already heavy daily pill regime? Finding a protocol that works, that's what. And, Vital Plan Restore Kit is that protocol when it comes to Fibromyalgia, Lyme, & CFS/ME. The Vital Plan Restore Kit was created by Dr. Bill Rawls, a doctor who … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Interview: Ali Hemsley
It's been a while since I shared a Fibro Warrior Interview, but recently I made the acquaintance of fellow blogger, Ali Hemsley from Brighton England and she offered to share her story. If you'd like to share your story here as a Fibro Warrior, I'd love to have you do so. Just email … [Read more...]
My Migraine Life: Sarah’s Story (guest post)
Hi, my name is Sarah. I write My Migraine Life, which is exactly that, my life with chronic migraines. I have had migraines since I was five and have been chronic for at least the last 10 years. If I’m not having a migraine, I am living with persistent daily headaches and fighting all the other … [Read more...]
