I’m in pain all day every day to varying degrees, depending on the weather and my activity level. The pain has become background noise for me. Fibro fog — ... Read more
After decades of reading about, treating, and often cursing this challenging illness called fibromyalgia, one significant thing I’ve learned is that pain has two parts: There’s the actual physical ... Read more
It confounds and amazes me that I can wake up after more than six hours of sleep and feel more exhausted than when I went to bed. Instead of ... Read more
Earlier this week, I found myself once again in a doctor’s office waiting room. Looking around, I pondered the number of these rooms I’d been in. Given my near ... Read more
Being an older woman with fibromyalgia is challenging. I’m unable to do things that my mother can do in her 80s. I know I’m not alone in that. I’m ... Read more
This past fall, I felt so good that I got involved in several activities I hadn’t felt well enough to participate in for a very long time. Each of ... Read more
It’s bad enough that we have to deal with things like pain, sleeplessness, and costochondritis, but throwing chronic fatigue symptoms into the mix is just not good. The depth ... Read more
Sleep, or the lack thereof, is an issue for most people with fibromyalgia, including me. My most frequent sleep complaint is insomnia. After nodding off several times during the ... Read more
I have often wondered whether the abuse I suffered as a child played a part in my fibromyalgia’s development. What I’ve read recently makes me think that’s entirely possible. ... Read more
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
Pin It on Pinterest
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. We never use your cookies for creepy ad retargeting that follows you around the web. OkRead more
