It seems that driving is often a common issue for those of us with the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia. For me it's a combination of the strain on my shoulders and neck from my TMJ as well as strain on my leg and hip from having to reach for the gas/brake peddle. Back in 2010 when I first began … [Read more...]
Tips for Travelling with Chronic Illness
Tips for Travelling with Chronic Illness I've traveled a lot lately. And, by a lot I mean I've been on a plane more in the last two months than I had been in the last 5 years. In the last two months I've taken four trips. The first two were a little over a week apart. Then I had a few weeks … [Read more...]
Watsu for Fibromyalgia
Watsu for Fibromyalgia pain relief! When I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, my doctor recommended water-based physical therapy. I had no idea what that meant and assumed it was just water aerobics. Luckily, I was wrong. Shortly after beginning physical therapy I was introduced to Watsu, a type of … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Travelling with Fibromyalgia
Vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but travelling with fibromyalgia or other chronic illness makes travelling more difficult and can leave you worn out before you even reach your destination. Edit: This post was originally written in 2010, just at the beginning of my illness. A lot has changed … [Read more...]
