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August 18, 2017August 17, 2017

How Pets Can Help Ease Symptoms, Improve Life

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

If you are a pet owner, you know they can bring a lot of joy to our lives. But did you know that they can also have a profound effect ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 17, 2017

It Has Been an Awesome Privilege

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I have been writing my column for Fibromyalgia News Today for about 15 months and have truly enjoyed the privilege. I have connected with many of you and you will ... Read more

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

Exercises that Help Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain

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

All of the muscle groups that cause me the most grief are in my hands, arms, neck, and head. It is amazing to me that too much typing or texting ... Read more

August 16, 2017August 16, 2017

Even Grocery Shopping Requires Preparation

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Grocery stores are not designed for people with fibromyalgia. For years I shopped at the same store – not because the food or the selection was better than anywhere else. ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 10, 2017

Look to Online Resources for Information, Shopping, and Community

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

For those who have suffered from fibromyalgia syndrome for 20 years or more, the advent of the internet has brought a wealth of online information to our fingertips. For those ... Read more

August 9, 2017August 8, 2017

A Fibromyalgia Wedding Guest

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Fibromyalgia symptoms can add stress to any social situation. Case in point was an outdoor wedding I recently attended. I knew my two most serious challenges would be dietary restrictions for IBS and temperature ... Read more

August 7, 2017August 7, 2017

Other Fibromyalgia-related Conditions You May Experience

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

A lot of issues and conditions can be linked to fibromyalgia. You may experience some of the following, as well as others that I don’t cover. Suffice it to say that ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

Cleaning Tips to Make FM Life Easier

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I am very fortunate that my husband does most of the cleaning around the house. But I know many of us may not have that option. Sometimes we need to adjust our ... Read more

August 3, 2017August 2, 2017

Fibromyalgia: One of the Most Misunderstood Illnesses

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

A girlfriend of mine said she overheard a couple of her coworkers comment about another who had fainted from side effects from a new medication to treat her fibromyalgia (most ... Read more

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017

‘Laughter Yoga’ is More than Funny

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I admit to being skeptical about “laughter yoga” before I tried it. I worried it might require pretzel-like poses I’m unable to perform even on a good day. Or someone would tell ... Read more