Living with fibromyalgia is difficult. I was diagnosed in 2010 and have been writing about life with fibromyalgia since. Over the years I've seen many questions about fibromyalgia from everyone... ranging from those who just know someone with fibromyalgia, to those living with it. Below are some of … [Read more...]
Handling the daily challenges of being a parent with chronic illness
The daily challenges of being a parent with chronic illness guest post by Emma England of NotJustTired.com Being a parent is wonderfully rewarding, and something I feel it to be a real privilege. However, parenting certainly comes with its fair share of … [Read more...]
Chronic illness does not mean you are a failure: You are a success story
Chronic Illness does not mean you are failure Originally published on Prohealth Inspiration Corner There are many ways to gauge success. My view of success has always been a little different than most. Perhaps it’s because of how I was raised, or perhaps it’s just something in how I see the … [Read more...]
Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia
While the hallmark symptom or sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread body pain, that is not the only symptom of fibromyalgia. Nor does simply saying widespread body pain really express what that means. The same is true with the other standard symptom of fibromyalgia - chronic fatigue. The … [Read more...]
A Playlist for Fibromyalgia Flare Days
A Playlist for Fibromyalgia Flare Days I often find it hard to stay upbeat on bad fibromyalgia flare days. I've learned that I can control flares to a degree. While I can't prevent them altogether, I can keep them short. I've learned that I can shorten flares by doing two main things. 1 . I … [Read more...]
How Can I Get Medicare Disability for Fibromyalgia?
How Can I Get Medicare Disability for Fibromyalgia? guest post by Danielle K. Roberts If you’re under 65, you’re not eligible for Medicare benefits unless you have a qualifying disability under Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines. Unfortunately for fibromyalgia sufferers, getting … [Read more...]
Life in the Slow Lane: From life in the fast lane to life with chronic illness
Life in the Slow Lane: From life in the fast lane to life with chronic illness guest post by Samantha Taylor of Focus on the things you CAN do There are a lot of people in this world that I like to call ‘Doers’. The people who are always on the go, say ‘Yes’ to most things asked of … [Read more...]
How do you shorten fibro flares?
How Do You Shorten Fibro Flares? Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition that is characterized by chronic pain and fatigue. Despite how much my symptoms have improved over the years (and they really have), I still have bad days. It’s rare that I have a major pain flare, but sometimes the … [Read more...]
6 steps for coping with stress and improving your Fibromyalgia symptoms
Coping with Stress to Reduce Fibromyalgia Symptoms Learning to cope with Fibromyalgia is stressful. Your body becomes unpredictable and you rarely know what to expect from one day to the next. This creates stress and can often make us feel even worse. Coping with stress can be a key to improving … [Read more...]
ABC’s of Bouncing Back from a Flare
ABCs Of Bouncing Back From A Flare I’ve been in a flare lately. A combination of weather (it’s storm season here) and just over-doing it with work and life. I try to remember to do the right things to avoid a flare in the first place, but sometimes I mess up. When I get really over-loaded … [Read more...]
