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...]
Tips and Tricks
These posts share various tips and tricks I have found for dealing with life as I live it, whether it's related to Fibromyalgia, diet, juicing, treatment, or just life, in general.
The Importance of Getting Your Medical Records (Guest Post)
This is a guest post from author and blogger Kelly Morgan Deppenwolf The Importance of Getting Your Medical Records Every time I think about accessing my medical records I think of the Seinfeld episode where Elaine’s doctor wrote in her chart that she was a “difficult patient” and wouldn’t let her … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Managing Pain Naturally
Why I stopped chasing a cure/taking pain relievers How I Manage Pain Naturally by Jessica Martin They say a picture says a thousand words and this could not be more true for the two Jessica's above. I spent a third of my life, if not more searching for a cure for chronic pain. I … [Read more...]
Wearables for tracking sleep and improving pain
Wearables are the latest rage, it seems; little armbands that can track everything from how many steps you take, how many moves you make, to how much sleep you get - they are watching you! I've seen them on the arms of everyone from teachers to doctors lately, and I even got one for my birthday - … [Read more...]
Making it Work: Chronic Illness and Fashion
Making It Work: Chronic Illness and Fashion by AshleyJane Kneeland A defeatist voice whispers in my ear each and every evening. It tries to convince me that some aspect of my chronic illness is about to flare-up, that if I go out tomorrow, I’ll get stuck somewhere awkward in miserable pain. The … [Read more...]
Deep Breathing for Fibromyalgia
Improve Your Life with Deep Breathing for Fibromyalgia by Donna Grant The title of this post sounds bizarre, doesn't it? As unconscious breathers, we don't have to think about breathing we just do it. It's something we take for granted and we often don't think about the … [Read more...]
The 3 Ms of Coping with Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Coping with chronic fatigue can be difficult on the best of days. However much we struggle, we need to focus on maintaining a three important things in our life. I call these the three M's of Coping. Coping with chronic pain requires that you maintain relationships When you live with chronic … [Read more...]
Yoga and Fibromyalgia
Yoga and Fibromyalgia: What You Should Know (guest post by Sarah Woodard) During the 23 years I can be certain I’ve had Fibromyalgia, including those prior to diagnosis, I’ve tried many different physical activities such as running, martial arts, and yoga. While each of them has been … [Read more...]
How you can help someone who has Chronic Pain and Fatigue
If you have a spouse or loved one living with chronic pain or chronic fatigue, you may feel useless at times because you can't ease their pain, you can't make them physically feel better. Often you want to do something or at least offer advice just in hopes that it might help them feel better. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Suffered Long Enough by Dr. Bill Rawls
How often have you wished for a doctor who understood what you were going through? I doubt we'd wish chronic pain on anyone, but at the same time, we'd all love to find a doctor who really understands. Dr. Bill Rawls is that doctor, and while you may not be able to visit him in person, he has … [Read more...]
