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October 24, 2017October 23, 2017

How Amazon Echo Dot Helps With My FM

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

One of the best investments I have made for my fibromyalgia is my Alexa Echo Dot, which is made by Amazon. (You can find coupons toward one at Groupon). Having fibro and ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

Battling the Emotional Side of Fibromyalgia

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

Everyone talks about the physical side of fibromyalgia, but what a lot of non-sufferers and non-believers do not understand is how much we suffer emotionally as well. Going forward, I ... Read more

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

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

Those of us who suffer from a chronic illness understand the importance of support and friendship. That is why I turned to websites like Fibromyalgia News Today and online ... Read more

October 11, 2017October 10, 2017

I Don’t Even Try to Explain Depression

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I used to tell a white lie when asked why I appeared to be “down.” I’d say it was due to some physical problem. That was easier than trying to ... Read more

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

A Fresh Look at Eating Healthy

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

I’ve never been good at eating healthy. As my fibro progressed, home cooking went by the wayside. Fast food and microwave dinners became the norm. I often skipped meals altogether. ... Read more

October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

My Experiences with Gabapentin

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

The other day, I mentioned my issues with gabapentin (generic for Neurontin) to a co-worker. She was shocked I was taking it and told me a story that gave me ... Read more

October 4, 2017October 5, 2017

Research the Medicines; Make a List

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Even before my fibromyalgia diagnosis, I realized the importance of keeping a list of the medications I had taken. While still bouncing from one specialist to another, trying to learn ... Read more

September 27, 2017September 26, 2017

Volunteering with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

After my career had been sidelined by fibromyalgia for more than a year, I began to consider ways I might be useful outside of the workforce. I naively believed that even ... Read more

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

This is Part of FMS, Too?

Columns, FMS and the Person Within - a Column by Lori Galpeer

Pills, pills, pills. If we aren’t dealing with some form of pain directly, then we are dealing with other FMS-related conditions. We know all too well how trying this illness ... Read more

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

The Perfect Fibro Dog

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

According to several studies, interaction with dogs significantly reduces pain and emotional distress in chronic pain patients. At first glance, it would appear that dog ownership would be helpful for ... Read more