The Importance of Pacing and Fibromyalgia Pacing is possibly your greatest ally in avoiding the roller coaster of pain and fatigue that is often associated with Fibromyalgia. Pacing is simply the act of learning your limits and working with them. Instead of trying to complete large … [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:
Redheads Feel More Pain
I received this text from my mom: "Just heard that research has shown that people with red hair are more sensitive to pain. Now you know.... dye your hair!" I laughed and shared it with my friends. But, it's true. A 2005 study by Liem, Joiner, Tseuda, and Sessler, published in Anesthesiology, … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Turmeric
I'm a big fan of Turmeric for pain relief. Thanks to some ulcers a few years back I can no longer take NSAID pain relievers (Advil, Aleve), and sadly the pain I have often doesn't respond to other pain medications. The problems I've had in my shoulder are a great example. We still have no idea what … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Vanessa Rhea
Today we are interviewing Fibro Warrior Vanessa Rhea of Chicago, IL. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in December, 2011, just before her 25th birthday. Give me some basics... Are you married? Kids? Pets? Work? What do you enjoy? I live with my partner of nearly 10 years, Josh, and … [Read more...]
Can an adjustable bed help with Fibromyalgia? (Sponsored Post)
by Gail Newland If you suffer from Fibromyalgia, you can rest assured you’re not alone. It’s thought that as many as one in 20 people have this potentially debilitating condition. In addition to causing pain all over the body, it can lead to tiredness, muscle stiffness, insomnia, headaches, and … [Read more...]
Temperature sensitivity and Fibromyalgia
Temperature sensitivity and Fibromyalgia Habituation is basically when you get used to something. The tag in the back of your shirt might drive you insane when you first put it on, but after a few minutes you don’t notice it. However, that may not be the case for those who suffer from … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Laura
Today I'm interviewing Fibro Warrior Laura from North Lincolnshire, England, UK. She's a newlywed who was only recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, in February of 2015, at the age of 27. Give us some basics... Are you married? Kids? Pets? Work? What do you enjoy? I got married last year to my … [Read more...]
Solving the Fibromyalgia Puzzle
Have you ever thought about fibromyalgia as a puzzle to solve? Often we think of fibromyalgia as one big thing and as a result we look for one big solid answer, But perhaps the answer is really more of a puzzle with many pieces that need to be fit together. That's the thought that my friend Donna … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Personality
Fibromyalgia and Personality How many times have you heard that Fibromyalgia is associated with Type A personality? I know I hear it all the time. I wondered if there was actually any research to confirm a personality relationship to Fibromyalgia or even chronic pain. I’ve also wondered more and … [Read more...]
Ask Me Anything: Counting My Spoons
This post is filed as Inspiration Sunday, because I flat-out stole the idea from FibroGeek (with her permission, so I guess that's not really stealing). Over the last week or so I've posted out to Twitter and Facebook giving you the opportunity to ask me anything. @_chris_willis asks " I'm … [Read more...]
