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January 29, 2019January 25, 2019

Fibromyalgia and the Fear of Missing Out

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Perhaps you’ve heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, and the negative emotions attached to it. After all, no one wants to feel like they’re missing out. But those of ... 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 only ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 18, 2019

Why Fibromyalgia Patients Should Consider Vitamin D Supplements

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Studies suggest that vitamin D deficiency could worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. In one study of women with fibromyalgia who had low levels of vitamin D, reduction in pain occurred after 20 ... 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. Until ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 11, 2019

Fibromyalgia Is Such a Pain

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Many different types of pain can accompany fibro. In this column, I’ll discuss a few of them. It’s not enough to say only that we experience hurt, we also need ... 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 is ... Read more

January 8, 2019January 4, 2019

The Power of Saying No

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

As people with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, we need to learn to value our time and conserve our energy. There was a time when I could say yes to just ... 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 year. ... Read more

December 18, 2018December 17, 2018

How Hair Loss Affects Those of Us with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I have fibromyalgia (FM) and an underactive thyroid, so hair loss is a real concern of mine. For that reason, I have chosen to keep my hair very short. We’re ... 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 have ... Read more