Tender Points – a Column by Christine Lynch

August 28, 2019August 26, 2019

Learning to Live with Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Fibromyalgia and sleep disorders are tight partners. I’ve had difficulty falling asleep at night since I was a child. Getting up in the morning is equally difficult. My life ... Read more

August 21, 2019August 19, 2019

Finding Balance Between Periods of Fibromyalgia Remission

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’ve often been asked whether fibromyalgia has periods of remission. For me, the answer lies somewhere between yes and no, although closer to yes. To clarify: Sometimes my symptoms ... Read more

August 14, 2019August 12, 2019

Even Sleeping Can Cause Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Sleeping used to be one of my favorite things to do. Not only did it guarantee relief from any pain I was feeling at the time, but I could ... Read more

August 7, 2019August 5, 2019

Ask Me How I Feel

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’ve been thinking about the challenge it must be for our friends and family to deal with us as fibromyalgia patients. If we’ve interacted with them on a daily ... Read more

July 31, 2019July 29, 2019

With Fibromyalgia, Write It Down!

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

The single most valuable piece of advice I have for how to survive life with fibromyalgia is this: Keep good records. Document everything! No matter how convinced you are ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Adding a Spiritual Practice to My Routine Improved My Sleep

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’d never given much thought to my religion. I didn’t choose it; like most people, I was born into it. My faith was part of who I was — ... Read more

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

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

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