I love sharing the stories of some of the amazing Fibro Warriors that are out there. This week we are getting to know Christianne McCall from Cheswick, PA (suburb of Pittsburgh). She’s married and has three daughters (Dylan is 16, Zoey is 10, and Lillian is 5) and two cats (Willow and Spaceman). … [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 Warriors Under 40 – Kristin Sciarappa
Kristin Sciarappa is another young Fibro Warrior. Kristin turned 30 in March of 2016 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 28. She lives in Milford, CT. Tell us a little about yourself: I’m 29 years old (the big 3-0 in March!) and I’ve been married for a little over a year to my … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – The Fibro Juvie, Bailey
We are starting the new year by bringing back the Fibro Warrior interviews. Bailey was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 17, and has recently started sharing her experience on her blog, Fibro Juvie. Bailey lives in Nevada with her parrot and hamster. Tell us a bit about yourself: I am 22, … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Ann Smith
This week we are getting to know Ann Smith of Chanute, KS. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia seven years ago at the age of 34, after spending five years undiagnosed. She said that she feels sharing her story has been a cathartic experience and that she hopes doing so helps others. Please be sure … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Mildred @FibroCares
Mildred Velez of Newark, New Jersey is a Fibro Warrior and the founder of the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America and the Caterpillar Walk.She was diagnosed in 2007 at the age of 36. She says that when she was diagnosed she told her doctor that she felt like a 36 year old living in the body of a … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Melissa Reynolds @thefibromama
This week we are getting to know Melissa Reynolds of Auckland, New Zealand. She is married with one small toddler. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in her early 20’s after struggling with it for years. Tell us a little about yourself: I am a mama with a beautiful toddler and I am married … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Sarah Ostrin
This week we are getting to know Fibro Warrior, Sarah Ostrin of Salem, Oregon (USA). She's 29 years old and was diagnosed in 2010 at the age of 23. Tell us a little about yourself: I am 29 years old, married with 2 step children, I have two jobs one as a part-time certified veterinary … [Read more...]
Guys with Fibromyalgia – @JohnnyTribs
There are more guys with fibromyalgia than most people think. John Eisner (aka @JohnnyTribs on Twitter) is one of those guys. John is from West Bend, WI. He was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in March of 2008 at the ripe young age of just 28. Tell us a little about yourself: I’m single. I was … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Lisa King – @AFewSpoonsShort
Today we are interviewing Lisa King of SW Ohio, USA. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1992 at the age of 31. She’s married with two adult children, four grandchildren, and a cat named Edward. She’s is on disability due to anxiety and depression (likely made worse by Fibromyalgia). She loves … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Heather
This week's interview is with Heather J. from Texas. She's been diagnosed just about a year and a half. Tell us a little about yourself: I've been married for 3 years and we have one son. He's our third pregnancy and quite the miracle baby! We also have two dogs who are both Staffys. One is a male … [Read more...]
