I've dealt with urinary incontinence for too long. I remember years ago my gyno asking me if I ever had any issues and I said yes, but then she never gave me any suggestions. Then a couple of years later I went for a visit and there was a NP in training that came in and asked a bunch of questions … [Read more...]
Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia
While the hallmark symptom or sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread body pain, that is not the only symptom of fibromyalgia. Nor does simply saying widespread body pain really express what that means. The same is true with the other standard symptom of fibromyalgia - chronic fatigue. The … [Read more...]
What Do You Know About Endometriosis?
I'm a little late for Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), but if you follow my blog and especially if you get my newsletters you know that I'm more than Aware of Endometriosis. Just a little over a month ago I had my third surgery for Endometriosis (and yes they've removed stuff every time … [Read more...]
I Thinx these Period Panties are Awesome
Guys, skip this post... just keep moving alone. In fact, go read this post. I've run across these period panties in a few places. They promise to absorb a bit so that maybe you won't need a liner and you can feel a little more comfortable and confident during that time of the month. As I read … [Read more...]
Urinary Incontinence and Fibromyalgia
I struggle with urinary incontinence. There I said it. That's a phrase that is not on the top of any woman's (or man's) list of things they want to say out loud (or type for the world to see). Yet, for too many of us with Fibromyalgia, urinary incontinence is just another of our struggles. Add in … [Read more...]
What is Small Fiber Neuropathy
In the last few years we’ve seen many articles about the overlap of small fiber neuropathy (or small fiber polyneuropathy – same thing) with Fibromyalgia. And, the hope that we may be able to use skin biopsies of these small fiber nerves to diagnose Fibromyalgia. I’ll be honest I thought for a … [Read more...]
Pelvic floor dysfunction and fibromyalgia
I asked my friend Beverly to write a guest blog about a pelvic floor dysfunction - a topic that has affected both of us. She found that physical therapy improved her pelvic floor dysfunction. Unfortunately, I saw the same physical therapist without the great results. Our wedding night … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain – there might be more to it than you think.
Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain There may be more to it than you think Nerve pain is a part of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia nerve pain is usually caused by over-active nerves. What we may not realize is how many other problems that those over-active nerves might be causing. I didn't even realize that most … [Read more...]
