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...]
Fibro Warrior – Renee Ranallo
This week we are getting to know Fibro Warrior, Renee Ranallo. She lives in the middle of the desert in Salton City, CA (20 miles from the nearest traffic light). She was just diagnosed in January of 2015, at the age of 49. Tell us a little about yourself: I just turned 50 on 3/21, I’m … [Read more...]
Dylan’s Letter: My Mom Has Fibromyalgia
My Mom has Fibromyalgia. Actually, yes my mom does, too, but this isn't about her. This is the story about a 10-year-old boy who saw someone struggling and stopped to ask the hard questions. Sometime its the littlest ones in our life that take your breath away with their love, compassion, and … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Beverly D
Beverly D, is another member of my local support group. We have such a wonderful group of people in our group, with wide varieties of experience. She was diagnosed in 1998 What lead up to your diagnosis (symptoms, dr visits, etc)? I had severe headaches, joint pain, confusion, muscle pain, … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Beverly P
This is the first in the Fibro Warrior series; I will be sharing the story of a different Fibro Warrior each week. We each have our own unique journey through life, and sharing our stories can help us all. This first Fibromyalgia interview is with a good friend of mine, Beverly P. Beverly P is a … [Read more...]
Why Fibromyalgia Sufferers May be LESS Empathetic
According to this study that was recently published, female Fibromyalgia patients have less of a neural response when seeing others in pain (we are less empathetic). Now, I read this and I was surprised for a moment. I think I'm a pretty empathetic person. I hate to see others in pain, if someone … [Read more...]
The whole is more important than in individual part
I fired my Physical Therapist today. A few weeks ago I posted that the Pelvic Pain specialist I saw recommended that I do physical therapy for the abdominal pain and the vaginal pain I've been dealing with for a while. He suggested a particular PT place in my area that does the vaginal work. … [Read more...]
Avoiding the Energy Vampires
One of the great joys (sic) of dealing with Fibro that I've personally found is the energy vampires. Groups of people will often suck the energy out of me and leave me feeling just dead in no time flat, but sometimes it only takes one person. There are certain types of people who seem to suck the … [Read more...]
The Storm After the Calm: Learning to tolerate pain
This flare is going on a week and it's some of the worst pain I've had in over a year. But then I wonder... "Is it really?". Is it really the worst pain I've had in a year? Or does it just feel that way because it followed such a nice period of (almost) pain-free calm? I've often felt like we … [Read more...]
What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like?
What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? What does Fibromyalgia feel like? is a question that those of us with fibromyalgia are often asked. It's something that those who love us and live with us can't help but wonder. Reading about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia is one thing, but really … [Read more...]
