There are more guys with fibromyalgia than most people think. John Eisner (aka @JohnnyTribs on Twitter) is one of those guys. John is from West Bend, WI. He was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in March of 2008 at the ripe young age of just 28. Tell us a little about yourself: I’m single. I was … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Gary of @FibroGuys
This week I'm interviewing Gary McArther - yes there are FibroGuys! In fact, he's started his own website/ blog dedicated to the guys with Fibro. Gary is from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. UK. Tell us a little about yourself: I am 49 years old, married to my long-suffering wife … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Guys with Fibro – Richard Gerome
This week I’m interviewing another of the guys with Fibro, Richard Gerome from PA (NE of Philadelphia). He’s divorced with two daughters and has been disabled since 1999. What lead up to your diagnosis (symptoms, dr visits, etc)? I started having trouble with a lot of joint pain in … [Read more...]
Why are so few men diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? (guest post)
Why are so few men diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? During my recent interview with @Fibro_boy (aka Leo) he brought up the rarity of guys being diagnosed with Fibro, and his thoughts were so insightful (again I'm amazed at how wise this guy is for his age) that I wanted to share them as a separate … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior: Leo @Fibro_boy
This week I'm sharing the story of another #Fibroguy, well actually @Fibro_boy as he calls himself on his blog and social media. His real name is Leo Elijah Cristea, and he's from the UK. As you are about to discover he is a young man who is much wiser than his years. Give us some basics... … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior: Andy – Running With Fibromyalgia
This week I’m interviewing Fibro Warrior, Andy Williams from Fareham, Hampshire, UK. He is 40 years old, married, with three children. He has a passion for sports (especially football, aka soccer). He was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in May 2012, at the age of 38. Give us some basics: I’ve been … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Ken
This week's Fibro Warrior is another Guy with Fibro. Ken is from Boston, MA. He has been with his partner for 16 years. He enjoys "shelter" magazines, walking, hiking, baking, and travel, when his pain allows. Tell us a little about yourself: I’ve been with my partner, an immunologist at a … [Read more...]
Guys with Fibro – Joshua Hutchinson
Each Wednesday I share the story of a different Fibro Warrior. This week I'm sharing the story of another of the guys with Fibro - yes, guys get Fibro, too. Joshua Hutchinson lives in Gilbert, AZ with his two dogs, a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix named Bonnie and a Boxer named … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior – Douglas – Guys with Fibro
This week I'm bringing you another example of guys with Fibro. Yes, Guys get Fibro, too! My interview today is with talk show host, Douglas Lancaster (aka @iDouglasMichael ), of Bakersfield, CA. He was diagnosed in 2007 at the age of 34. Ladies, he's currently single, although I can't see a reason … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Martin
This week I present to you another example proving that Men Get Fibro Too! In today's installment of Fibro Warrior Wednesday, I'm interviewing Martin Oxby of Inverness, in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. Martin has been married to his lovely wife Samantha, for over 7 years. They share their … [Read more...]
