While I've felt better during the last couple of years than I have at any point since I became ill, I still have bad days. Lately, I've been having more of them and I know why. I've been pushing myself harder and doing a lot more than I really should. As a result I have to keep reminding myself that … [Read more...]
Why is exercise important for fibromyalgia?
I have a confession. I've not been exercising like I should. And, now my body is starting to let me know. It's beginning to remind me just why exercise is so important, especially when you have fibromyalgia. Instead of planned regular exercise, I've been over-doing it in other ways. I've been … [Read more...]
Connection Between TMJ Disorder and Fibromyalgia
Long before Fibromyalgia became obvious, my chronic pain journey began in 2008 when I was diagnosed with TMJ disorder. During the Spring I had' been fitted for orthodontic braces and the pain began before the braces went on. The pain began immediately after the spacers were installed to make room … [Read more...]
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
How is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? Up until recently, the primary method for how fibromyalgia is diagnosed was to rule out everything else, then if the doctor couldn't find any other cause for widespread chronic pain, he'd apply pressure to 18 "tender points" and if the patient reacted with pain to at … [Read more...]
Why sleep testing is important if you have fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Disorders Chronic fatigue is one of the key symptoms of fibromyalgia, along with chronic pain. Both issues can be linked to sleep issues. Symptoms of sleep issues can include Trouble falling asleep easily Waking throughout the night Restless sleep (aka tossing … [Read more...]
Common Questions About Fibromyalgia
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...]
Does Anger Increase Pain?
Does anger increase pain? It always amazes me that they do studies to prove what (to me) seems obvious. Those of us with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia already know that the stress of negative emotions like anger increases pain. Anger increases pain. Stress increases pain. Anger increases … [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...]
Myofascial Release Therapy for Fibromyalgia
In 2013 I stumbled upon a groupon for Myofascial Release Therapy. After checking with a friend who also has fibromyalgia I found out that the guy offering the groupon was legit and that she'd been seeing him for a few months and had found myofascial release therapy really helpful for her … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and sexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction, including pain during and after sex, vaginal dryness, inability to achieve or maintain arousal, and inability to orgasm, is common among women with fibromyalgia. More than 85% of women with fibromyalgia report one or more issues relating to sexual dysfunction (while only about … [Read more...]
