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September 13, 2017September 13, 2017

Fibromyalgia and Food Labeling

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Given the sensitivity of my body, and particularly my digestive system, I try to avoid ingesting unnecessary chemicals. I’m grateful for our government’s requirement to list the ingredients contained in ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 7, 2017

Gabapentin: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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

Gabapentin, a generic for Neurontin, is frequently prescribed for fibromyalgia. This drug has been shown to reduce pain, but it does have a number of drawbacks. I’ve been on gabapentin for ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

An Outing Among the Healthy: Batter Up!

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

I finally made it to a baseball game! I was feeling well enough to attend and the sky was blue with tolerable humidity. But I hadn’t taken into account another ... Read more

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

Opting for Long-term Disability

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Several doctors cautioned me against opting for long-term disability. Their concern was that I would become bored and depressed. I won’t say I didn’t have moments; but, in general, it ... Read more

September 1, 2017August 31, 2017

The Importance of Loving Yourself

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

My health has been a thorn in my side most of my life. Since fifth grade, I’ve been trying to get answers to health issues that have plagued me. I ... Read more

August 31, 2017August 30, 2017

Memory Loss and Other … What’s the Word? … Difficulties!

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

I am sure a majority of you with fibromyalgia have experienced, at one time or another, speaking on a subject only to forget an important … um, what do you ... Read more

August 30, 2017August 29, 2017

Unique Menstrual Symptoms in Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I attended my first national fibromyalgia seminar at age 47 after experiencing its symptoms since childhood. There, I learned my unusual menstrual symptoms were not unique, even though they never ... Read more

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017

Handling Setbacks? Attitude Matters

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

Something we all experience in life is setbacks. From a car accident to the loss of a job, everyone, at some point, will run into a roadblock or a hitch that ... Read more

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

No One Should Have to Live in Pain

Columns, Pushing Through the Pain - a Column by Lisa Burks

The meaning behind ‘Pushing Through the Pain’ Hello, all! I want to start by talking about a very concerning matter. Last month, I started my column about chronic pain, “Pushing ... Read more

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017

Day Spas Are Challenging for Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

My well-intentioned, loving husband surprised me with a day at the spa for my birthday. It was a luxury I’d been curious about but had never experienced. The place was ... Read more