Robin Dix is a Patient Specialist and Columnist for Fibromyalgia News Today. She is a wife and mother of three adult children, and began her journey with fibromyalgia many years ago. Since that time, she has used the illness to be an inspiration to others. Although the fatigue and pain often keep her bed-bound, she is creating multiple streams of income from home and is learning how to be a success in her personal and professional life in spite of FM. "I strive to keep a positive attitude," she says of her own life experience. She is a published author.
In her exclusive patient column, Robin covers a wide range of health and lifestyle issues relating to the condition, and seeks to engage other FM patients in understanding their own experiences as well as new ways to cope with FM and live life to the fullest.
Christmas can be a really lonely season for so many of us. We may be far away from family and unable to handle the travel. We may be single and ... Read more
Grief often hits you when you least expect it. It’s never convenient and it’s usually messy. Grief comes as a result of loss. In this case, it’s the loss of ... Read more
“Brain fog” is the not-so-scientific name for the inability to focus and recall things. It is a cognitive deficit. It has to be one of the most frustrating things that ... Read more
Having fibromyalgia or any chronic illness has its stressors, both physical and emotional. I have discovered ways to help me relax and de-stress to a certain point. If you have ... Read more
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had fibromyalgia for a while, you should have a list of resources that can be helpful to you. I spent some time compiling ... Read more
It took me awhile to figure out the symptoms I was experiencing were related to my fibromyalgia. It was also such a relief to find out the symptoms were something. ... Read more
More than 40 percent of those of us with fibromyalgia suffer with various types of headaches. They can be very debilitating and render us pretty much useless for the duration. Some ... Read more
Changing seasons can wreak havoc on the pain levels and the overall sense of wellness of people with fibromyalgia. Not only are we sensitive to temperature changes, but also to ... Read more
I’m a very simple eater. I don’t need fancy meals, and it doesn’t take much to fill me up. Most of my days are very low energy days, so I ... Read more
This is an open letter to our friends (fair-weather perhaps) and our family members who don’t understand (be honest, some of you don’t even try). This is not to bash ... Read more
