Today we're talking with Lynne Said of Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, UK. She is single after a divorce in 2009 following a not so great marriage. She has six kids and two guinea pigs. She loves nature, especially horses. Tell us a bit more about yourself: I have one daughter aged 26, who now has … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Interviews
These interviews are an opportunity to get to know others who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Most have several health conditions they deal with on a daily basis, but they are all Fibro Warriors.
Fibro Warrior Interview with Jade
Today we’re talking with Fibro Warrior, Jade Bald from Ontario, Canada. She’s a full-time gust post contributor, cat mom, and novelist. She has a degree in history, and enjoys social media, feminism, movies, and tv shows – especially those with British actor Orlando Bloom. She also lives with … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Interview with Renuka
Today we’re talking with Renuka Dhinakaran from the Netherlands city of Den Haag. She’s a 35-year-old, burned out, international lawyer, wife, and mother to an 8-year-old boy, who lives with fibromyalgia as well as several other chronic illnesses. Renuka was diagnosed in 2014 at the age of 29, after … [Read more...]
My Story of Recovery from Fibromyalgia
It's been a decade since I became ill and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I spent the first two years barely existing. Getting out of bed was a struggle. Thankfully, I did find some answers that helped me recover and return to a mostly normal life. My story of recovery from fibromyalgia Don't get … [Read more...]
Living With Chronic Pain in Denmark
Life in Denmark as a Chronic Pain Patient by Erik Hamre As chronic patients, we see sides of society that others don't. We get to become intimate with the quirks of the healthcare system, we learn to make money stretch as far as it has to. Sometimes, maybe often, we get frustrated with red tape … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Interview with Suzanne of FibroMomBlog
Today, I'd like to introduce you to Suzanne. She's a fibro warrior who has recently started to blog about her life with fibro over at FibroMomBlog.com Suzanne lives in California, USA. She's married with 3 children. Suzanne, please tell us a little about yourself. I have … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Interview with Cindy C
Fibro Warrior Interview with Cindy C Cindy Cetera is a Fibro Warrior from Bristol, WI. She was diagnosed in 2013, at the age of 42. Cindy, can you tell us a little about yourself? I am married to my husband, Jim, of 24 years. We have 4 children: 2 boys and 2 girls. We have four pets: 2 … [Read more...]
Ann Smith: A Fibro Warrior Update!
Back in 2015, we got to know Ann Smith of Chanute, KS. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2008 at the age of 34, after spending five years undiagnosed. Read her original interview is below and keep reading for the update. She wanted to share some updates to remind us all that happiness is … [Read more...]
How Tom lost 150lbs while living with chronic pain
Losing weight while living with chronic pain It was Summer 2001 and life was great! Awesome friends, a partner in a successful company, pursuing my Master’s degree in counselling, playing sports, and travelling. I was living a good life and things were going as planned, until I noticed … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior: Janet Komanchuk
Our Fibro Warrior this week is Janet Komanchuk from Brandon, Florida. Janet is a widow, and mom to two delightful rescue cats, who rule the roost. She loves animals, art, photography, reading, and writing, theater, water aerobics and walking. What lead up to your diagnosis ? It took … [Read more...]