Fibro life can be a pain sometimes... OK, by definition it's a pain all the time (or at least most of the time). But, most of the time I can deal with it - at least these days. But, some days are harder than others and I need something to help me deal with the added pain and fatigue of a fibro … [Read more...]
What’s Your Worst Symptom?
Thinking back to my worst days with Fibro it was often a toss up as to whether the pain was worse or the brain fog. At the time I would have probably said it was the pain, and that I'd rather have the all-encompassing brain fog because at least then I was so out of it I didn't notice the pain as … [Read more...]
Why I’m Quitting Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia
Why I’m Quitting Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia guest post by Boni Wagner-Stafford I woke up this morning much sooner than I’d really like. Just ninety minutes after the last time I got up to pee and six hours after getting into bed. I’m best on between eight and nine hours’ sleep each … [Read more...]
Funny Fibro Fog Stories
We have to laugh at Fibro Fog or we'd just cry. I remember when I realized that my life had become one giant game of password. My husband (at the time) thought I was just playing around when I was asking about "that room with the bed where we sleep." Yeah, I couldn't remember the word bedroom, but I … [Read more...]
Parenting a Disabled Child When You Have Fibromyalgia
Written by: Sheri Peterson Parenting is hard. Living with four chronic illnesses is really hard. Having two kids, one with a profound disability, and being sick yourself is really difficult sometimes, to say the least. I have two boys ages 15 and 12. My oldest son has spastic quadriplegia … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Brain Function
Fibromyalgia and Brain Function If you have Fibromyalgia there have likely been many times where you've experienced what we call "Fibro Fog", but you've likely also noticed other issues with your brain function, for instance you may no longer be able to multi-task, to learn game rules quickly, to … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Working Memory
The Effect of Fibromyalgia and Working Memory Do you struggle to remember a phone number for the 30 seconds it takes to dial it? Is it difficult to switch from one task to another? Working memory is just what it sounds like it’s the memory you can work with at any given time, it allows you to … [Read more...]
Altered brain activity related to fibro fog
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...]
Fibromyalgia and Celiac Symptoms Overlap
Overlap in Fibromyalgia and Celiac Disease Symptoms Fibromyalgia isn't considered an intestinal illness, although many with fibromyalgia do also have digestive symptoms or irritable bowel syndrome and some have been diagnosed with other digestive disorders. However, the overlaop in fibromyalgia and … [Read more...]
The Advantage of Fibro Fog: It’s hard to hold a grudge
Fibro Fog is one of the most annoying symptoms we deal with. It's frustrating beyond all belief! But, today I realized there is one HUGE upside to "the Fog" - we forget a lot of bad things, too. It's so much easier to forgive and forget and move-on, when your memory just isn't there to start … [Read more...]
