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March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Unfortunately, IBS Rules My Life

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

One of the least-discussed but more life-limiting symptoms of fibromyalgia, at least for me, is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For those who are lucky enough to be unfamiliar with this condition, here ... Read more

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Magnesium Deficiency Should Be Treated in FM Patients

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Did you know that magnesium is known as the “relaxation mineral”? The brain, nerves, and muscles all respond to its calming effect. We need to supplement our “soils” since they have ... Read more

March 21, 2018March 20, 2018

Let Yourself Off the Hook

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’ve been causing myself a lot of misery lately because of my beliefs about what I should be able to do versus what I actually do. And because I’ve been ... Read more

March 20, 2018March 19, 2018

One Is the Loneliest Number

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Isolation breeds loneliness for the fibromyalgia patient. It is sad to watch our world become smaller and smaller. The less we can do, the more that others stay away. People ... Read more

March 14, 2018March 20, 2018

Parking Placard or Not?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I thought long and hard before asking my doctor for an accessible parking placard for my car. I’ve never wanted to be considered different or “handicapped.” And because I look perfectly ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

A Bit of Fibromyalgia History to See How Far We’ve Come

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I am a huge fan of history. I’ve been working on my family tree for a while now. I think it’s super important to know our roots. Similarly, I think ... Read more

March 7, 2018March 6, 2018

The Attack Plan for Treating My Head Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Almost every fibromyalgia patient I know suffers from migraine headaches. I’m fortunate to be one of the exceptions. However, I’ve had my share of various other types of headaches. I ... Read more

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018

The Therapeutic Effects of Pets on Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

If you’ve ever owned a cat or a dog, you know firsthand how pets can be a source of comfort. Their loyalty and unconditional love work wonders, especially for those ... Read more

February 28, 2018February 27, 2018

Use Your Mind to Treat Your Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Pain is so unique and so varied that the treatment that brought relief to it one time won’t necessarily bring relief the next time. If you’ve had fibromyalgia for a ... Read more

February 27, 2018February 26, 2018

Fibromyalgia and Cognitive Dysfunction

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Cognitive dysfunction is one of those incredibly frustrating symptoms of fibromyalgia. Research suggests that FM patients are considered cognitively 20 years older when performing certain tasks. This affects me in myriad ... Read more