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November 21, 2017November 20, 2017

Conditions with Similar Symptoms as Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Some fibromyalgia symptoms, such as difficulty thinking and remembering, headaches, light/noise sensitivity, IBS, stiffness upon rising in the morning, urinary issues, numbing/tingling in extremities, and sleep problems can all overlap ... Read more

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017

Banish the Word ‘Should’ for the Holidays

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I have this storybook picture in my mind of what a holiday should look like, and I knock myself out trying to make it happen. Of course, in this picture, ... Read more

November 14, 2017November 14, 2017

Watch Your Eyes; Problems May Crop Up

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Did you know that our eyes have six main muscles that control their movement? Because fibromyalgia, by its very nature, is comprised of widespread musculoskeletal pain, it stands to reason that ... Read more

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

What’s That Smell?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

It’s nearly as difficult to explain multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) to someone unaffected by it as it is to explain fibromyalgia. To the uninitiated, it seems impossible that an odor ... Read more

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017

Gratitude Changes Our Perspective

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

It’s so easy to be overcome by all the negative things about fibromyalgia. Our symptoms scream for attention every day. Sometimes it is important to learn how to quiet those ... Read more

November 3, 2017November 2, 2017

Easing My Pain with CBD Oil

Columns, Finding Balance with Fibro - a Column by Carrie Anton

It is again that time of year when the weather turns cold and my pain level intensifies greatly. Many of us fibro warriors suffer from increased pain in the colder ... Read more

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

Living a 4-hour Day

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Fibromyalgia is life-altering. It has prevented me from accomplishing many of the goals I aspired to and always assumed I’d achieve. In the past, I attributed this fact to my ... Read more

October 31, 2017October 30, 2017

Restless Legs Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Sleep issues are, unfortunately, a common occurrence with fibromyalgia. One of these distressing disorders is restless legs syndrome (RLS). One may wonder what on earth this is. Let’s look at ... Read more

October 27, 2017October 26, 2017

Social Media’s Reaction to Lady Gaga’s Fibromyalgia Announcement

Columns, Finding Balance with Fibro - a Column by Carrie Anton, News

You probably have heard that Lady Gaga has fibromyalgia. If you are on social media, I don’t know how you could have missed it. My first thought was how wonderful ... Read more

October 25, 2017October 24, 2017

I Choose Comfort

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

What most people experience as mild discomfort, I find painful. Much of the time there’s not much I can do about it. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is the great amplifier. It exaggerates everything ... Read more