Tender Points – a Column by Christine Lynch

July 17, 2019July 15, 2019

Pain Management Gets a Boost from Life’s Little Distractions

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

It happened just the other morning. The day began much like many others. What made it unusual was the fact that I’d had only 3 1/2 hours of sleep. ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 8, 2019

‘But You Don’t Look Sick!’ Is Still Part of My Life

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

“But you don’t look sick!” I can hear my mother’s words as clearly as if she’d said them to me yesterday rather than more than half a century ago. ... Read more

July 3, 2019July 1, 2019

Still Awake at Daybreak: Insomnia Increases My Fibromyalgia Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I watched the dawn break this morning. This is an unusual occurrence for me. In case you’re wondering, I didn’t arise at 5:45 a.m. to witness this phenomenon — ... Read more

June 26, 2019June 24, 2019

Being High Maintenance Presents Travel Challenges

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Traveling has been difficult for me the past few years. However, I finally managed to take a trip this week. Until I did, I hadn’t realized how high maintenance ... Read more

June 19, 2019June 17, 2019

A Change in Daytime Television

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I had my fill of television watching yesterday, so I thought I’d try reading instead. But I couldn’t. If you have fibromyalgia and suffer from depression, you’ll understand what ... Read more

June 12, 2019June 10, 2019

Multitasking Redefined: How I Balance My Activity Levels

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Before fibromyalgia, I was a champion multitasker. At one time, I held a full-time administrative position, attended college in the evenings, and was the sole transportation for my soccer-playing ... Read more

June 5, 2019May 31, 2019

Ear Assault: When Did Louder Become Better?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Many people I know (including my husband) have attended one or more performances of Cirque du Soleil. They all raved about the experience. Not being a fan of circuses, ... Read more

May 22, 2019May 20, 2019

Fibromyalgia Isn’t Just About the Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

If you believe that fibromyalgia is just about pain, I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. Yes, pain is a massive part of this illness. But, like the ... Read more

May 15, 2019May 13, 2019

Well-run Support Groups Can Benefit Fibromyalgia Patients

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

As a result of my cross-country relocation, I’ve had the opportunity to attend five different support groups in the past several decades. Four of the groups were for fibromyalgia ... Read more

May 8, 2019May 6, 2019

Shopping Isn’t Fun Anymore

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

There was a time when shopping for clothes was one of my favorite things to do. I could spend an entire day browsing in store after store. No purchase ... Read more

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