Tender Points – a Column by Christine Lynch

February 6, 2019February 5, 2019

Pre-made Meals Are Not the Answer to My Fibromyalgia Fatigue

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

The delivery of prepared or almost-prepared meals has become a big business where I live. That makes me happy. I’ve adopted a gluten-free diet for my irritable bowel syndrome ... Read more

January 30, 2019January 29, 2019

My Fibromyalgia Therapy Dog: A Progress Update

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

In this column, I want to update you on our dog’s progress in his journey toward becoming a therapy dog. Sadly, I must report that Sam’s improvements have ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

Fibromyalgia Caused by Anger?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

In 2002, after two years of collecting on my disability claim due to severe fibromyalgia symptoms, my insurance company stopped the payments. Their reason was that psychological illnesses were ... Read more

January 16, 2019January 17, 2019

When Faced with a Health Complication, Be Ready with Fibromyalgia Information

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’m about to tell you a story that at first glance appears to have nothing to do with fibromyalgia. Once I’ve told my tale, you’ll know why it does. ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 7, 2019

Being My Own Fibro Chiropractor

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Today is a frustrating day. For once I have a symptom for which there’s a solution. However, that solution is not available because it’s a holiday weekend. This situation ... Read more

December 19, 2018December 18, 2018

Helping Others to Help Yourself

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

As someone who has struggled with the holidays for decades, my goal has long been to do something to help those less fortunate than me at this time of ... Read more

December 12, 2018December 11, 2018

Not the Christmas Bonus I Wanted

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I had to cancel out of yet another Christmas party just now. I’m actually quite experienced at doing this, as I’ve had fibromyalgia longer than many of my readers ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Santa Ana Winds Affect Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’m finding it more and more difficult to get myself outdoors to walk. No matter how firmly I remind myself of the importance of exercise in keeping my fibro ... Read more

November 21, 2018November 19, 2018

The Fibromyalgia Holidays

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

It happened again. The season crept up on me before I could hide. Yes, I’m a holiday avoider. I wasn’t always. When I was young and energetic, I looked ... Read more

November 14, 2018November 12, 2018

More Than Tender Points

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’m usually a very modest person, but today I get to toot my own horn. After a Herculean effort spanning nearly 10 years, my second book is finally for ... Read more

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