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September 9, 2020September 21, 2020

10 Tips to Stay Cool When Heat Makes Fibromyalgia Uncomfortable

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Despite research to the contrary, every fibromyalgia sufferer I know agrees that extreme temperatures worsen our symptoms. Or perhaps the symptoms ... Read more

August 19, 2020August 17, 2020

Don’t Cut Corners When Stretching to Ease Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

A rheumatologist finally diagnosed my fibromyalgia in 1990, after an exhaustive, decades-long search by me for pain relief. In addition to ... Read more

August 5, 2020August 3, 2020

Difficult Decisions in Difficult Times

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I was faced with making a difficult decision this week. I’d been wait-listed with my neurologist to have another round of ... Read more

July 22, 2020July 20, 2020

Advantages of Water for People With Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Controversy over denied beach access due to the coronavirus has brought to mind the large role that water plays in fibromyalgia ... Read more

July 1, 2020June 29, 2020

Make Plans, Cancel Plans, Repeat

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

One of the most challenging aspects of life with fibromyalgia is the speed with which my health can deteriorate. I can ... Read more

June 17, 2020June 15, 2020

Reciprocating Kindness Can Help With Fibromyalgia Woes

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I always look forward to the last five minutes of the evening news, which usually feature a feel-good story emphasizing the ... Read more

June 3, 2020June 1, 2020

Same Battle, New General: Restricted by Fibromyalgia and COVID-19

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Fibromyalgia: Permission to stay at home, sir? COVID-19: Permission granted, soldier. Many consider COVID-19 to be the great disrupter. Those of ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 18, 2020