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...]
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:
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...]
Review: FibroCane from Premier Bioceuticals
Back in January, The nice folks at Premier Bioceuticals contacted me and offered to let me try their Fibrocane protocol line (free product in exchange for honest feedback) and I found two products that I really enjoy, the Serenitea and the FibroCane Daily. FibroCane from Premier Bioceuticals is … [Read more...]
Sunday Inspiration: Is there a cure for Fibromyalgia?
Evidently Donna over at FibroGeek is on a role, because once again she's inspired me. Not long ago she posted her thoughts on the idea of recovering from or curing Fibromyalgia. This is a question that comes up a lot, Is there a cure for Fibromyalgia? Can you recover from Fibromyalgia? I'd not … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Debbie Good
This week I’m interviewing Debbie Good, a Fibro Warrior from Olympic Peninsula, WA. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2007, at the age of 39. She is a stay-at-home mom to her 10-year-old daughter. Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a 47 year old stay-at-home mom and have been married … [Read more...]
Surviving Fibromyalgia: How I #defypain
Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (May 12, in case you are coming to this post later), and I thought it was an appropriate day to share a post on how I #defypain and how I'm Surviving Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread chronic pain, and while I may look healthy, and … [Read more...]
Dylan’s Letter: My Mom Has Fibromyalgia
My Mom has Fibromyalgia. Actually, yes my mom does, too, but this isn't about her. This is the story about a 10-year-old boy who saw someone struggling and stopped to ask the hard questions. Sometime its the littlest ones in our life that take your breath away with their love, compassion, and … [Read more...]
