Review of Quell Wearable Pain Relief Device Chronic pain is the story of my life. I've found ways to control the pain but that doesn't mean it's gone. I still have a lot of pain especially in my neck and shoulders. I often wake up in the morning with my neck all sorts of "out of wack" … [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:
I Thinx these Period Panties are Awesome
Guys, skip this post... just keep moving alone. In fact, go read this post. I've run across these period panties in a few places. They promise to absorb a bit so that maybe you won't need a liner and you can feel a little more comfortable and confident during that time of the month. As I read … [Read more...]
pHwatr: The easy way to alkaline water
The acidity of your body matters. Too much acid can lead to a host of ailments and symptoms that only start with your stomach. An alkaline diet is often promoted as a way to lower the body's acidity and improve health. Acidity is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen on a scale of 1-14. Under 7 … [Read more...]
Great Exercises for People Who Have Chronic Pain
Great Exercises for People Who Have Chronic Pain guest post by Jennifer McGregor Chronic pain is a prevalent problem in the U.S. today. In fact, according to a recent study by the National Institute of Health, about 11.2% of American adults — more than 25 million — reported having pain every … [Read more...]
Pain and Fatigue Associated with Function and Performance in Fibromyalgia (a study)
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...]
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...]
