This week we are getting to know Bec (aka Cracked Betty), Sydney, Australia. Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a writer and marketing consultant for small, professional businesses, so I get to work with some really fantastic, interesting people. I am single without kids, but surrounded by … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Barbara Jennings
This week's Fibro Warrior is Barbara Jennings, from Danville, Kentucky. Tell us a bit about yourself.... I am married to a wonderful man. We have been married for 13 years. I know a lot of people say they met their soul mate, well I did. I have two children (Vanessa, 12 and Jacob, 8). Both … [Read more...]
Customer Service and Communication: Part 2
Customer Service and Communication Last week I wrote about the doctor that regularly has the two-hour wait and how she'd told me to call for test results, only for me to do so and have her staff tell me I had to come in to have the results read to me. After I made the appointment to come in … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Cait Gordon
This week's Fibro Warrior is Cait Gordon. She is a proud Irish-Canadian, hailing from Canada's capital - Ottawa, Ontario. When were you diagnosed? How old were you at the time? You would think this is an easy question to answer, but it isn’t. The short story is that I was diagnosed … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Jodi aka Mia Love
This week's Fibro Warrior is Jody. She lives in Southern Wisconsin, the land of cheese! (Thanks, Jody, for the reminder of the food I miss the most :) ) Jody was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at 39, in June of 2009. What lead up to your diagnosis ? The initial symptom for me was horrible pain in … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Simone of Fibromodem
Today's interview is with Simone (aka FibroModem) from Melbourne, Australia. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2010, at the age of 40. What lead up to your diagnosis (symptoms, dr visits, etc)? Approximately a year before being diagnosed, I suffered about 3 years of major … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Dawn S
Dawn of RunningWith.org Fibro Warrior Wednesday is back after a short break for the holidays. This week I'm interviewing Dawn of RunningWith.org . We've connected on Twitter and G+ lately and I find her to be rather inspiring, I hope you will as well. She was diagnosed in late 2007 at the age … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Rosemary Lee
Rosemary lives in Las Vegas, NV. She has Fibro but she tries to focus on the positive and find a little humor in everything. I found Rosemary through her blog, Seeking Equilibrium, and found that we had much in common. I really identify with her and I think that you will as well. Check out her … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Kathleen
When were you diagnosed?I believe that my fibromyalgia started shortly after my hysterectomy in January of 1998. I didn’t get a formal diagnosis until 2004. What lead up to your diagnosis (symptoms, dr visits, etc)?At first, I was chronically tired. I went to my doctor, and she ran every test she … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – DL Miller
This sweet guy is D.L's grand-dog. A big welcome this week to my friend, D.L. Miller. Another of the wonderful women I consider myself lucky to have met through the local support group. We are really so lucky to have such a great active support group. So, let's get to know D.L. When were … [Read more...]