If you follow me on social media or get my email updates then you know that I had surgery earlier this month for endometriosis. This was my third laparoscopy for endo (my 4th laparoscopic surgery - first was gallbladder removal). Heading into this was I was prepared to be fully down for at … [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:
Can a Lotion make you Limitless?
You know I love to try new things that might help relieve pain or make life easier, and you know I'm a huge fan of CBD oil (or hemp oil extract). So, when offered the chance to try this latest product I couldn't say no. I have been given this Limitless Lotion as part of a product review through … [Read more...]
An Eye Doctor talks about Fibromyalgia and Eye Health
Fibromyalgia and Eye Health My optometrist is amazing. Not only is she funny and sweet and always walks into the room with a smile, she's just a damn good doctor. I knew she was a great doctor the day she said to me "I have to treat my Fibromyalgia patients more aggressively...." That … [Read more...]
Where to Get Valentines Gifts Made by Spoonies
Valentine's Day is just one of the many times you may need to find that perfect gift. What if you could not only find a great handmade gift but by doing so help support others with chronic illness? You can! Why waste money on mass produced junk that will likely not survive to July let alone next … [Read more...]
Top 10 Posts of 2016
This has been a roller-coaster of a year (but aren't they all). It's actually been a pretty awesome year despite a few things that made it look like it was going to be terrible. One of the things that made the year look like it would be the worst is one of the reasons why this year has been awesome. … [Read more...]
Can Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Help Fibromyalgia?
Meditation is a topic that I've been interested in for a while, yet on the borderline. I'm interested and I've stuck my toe in the water a time or two using meditation apps but I've never really taken the plunge or made meditation a regular part of my life. I'm reading The Whole Health Life by … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Kasey
Today I'm interviewing Kasey Nadeen of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia two years ago (July, 2014) at the age of 34. She's been married for nine years. She's just celebrated her fifth year at her job, and she loves to read, watch movies, write poetry, and spend time with her … [Read more...]
My Bedtime Routine
Sleep is the devil. I wear a fitbit for two reasons, to monitor my sleep and to make sure I don't go overboard with activity. Up until a year ago, I was pretty excited if I managed to hit even close to 8 hours of sleep in a night without the help of Ambien. To get just six hours of sleep in a … [Read more...]
Researchers Find Neurological Signature for Fibromyalgia
Researchers Find Neurological Signature for Fibromyalgia Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to look at the brains of those of us with Fibromyalgia and see that we are different? Well, it seems (again and again) that there just might be. There have been a few studies now that have shown … [Read more...]
The Many Shades of Hidden Illness
I have multiple hidden illnesses as do most of us. It seems much like Lays potato chips you can't have just one. My hidden illnesses include Fibromyalgia, TMJ, migraine, endometriosis, and thyroid disorder and IBS and probably one or two more that aren't coming to me at the moment. Chances are you … [Read more...]
