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May 30, 2017May 29, 2017

Having Fibromyalgia Does Not Need to Equal Being Alone

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

The fibromyalgia community is fabulous and full of strong and brave fibro warriors. You are not alone, even though I know how lonely having fibromyalgia can be for all of us, of ... Read more

May 26, 2017May 25, 2017

Memory Issues and Fibromyalgia

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

I used to take great pride in the fact that I had a sharp memory. I was the go-to person at work because I had a knack for remembering every ... Read more

May 26, 2017May 25, 2017

An Open Letter to a Friend Who Doesn’t Understand My Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

This letter is for you, my dear friend. I know that fibromyalgia is a difficult illness to understand, even for me. I wanted to let you know that I miss ... Read more

May 22, 2017May 18, 2017

A Day in the Life of This Fibromyalgia Patient

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I feel like I’m one of the fortunate few who actually gets the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night. However, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome keep me down ... Read more

May 19, 2017May 18, 2017

Is It Serious or Is It Fibro-Related?

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

How am I supposed to determine when I am really sick or when it’s just another underlying illness associated with fibromyalgia? Sometimes I wonder: Should I go to the doctor ... Read more

May 19, 2017May 18, 2017

Tips to Manage Pain During Your Next Mammogram

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

If you’re a guy whose mom, sister, wife, or girlfriend has fibromyalgia, please share this information. For all my fibro ladies, I hope you find this helpful for your next mammogram. ... Read more

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017

Being a Mom with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

As a mom, I know that a fair amount of guilt occurs when you can’t attend your son’s soccer games or your daughter’s ballet recital. While you want to be ... Read more

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017

Am I Clumsy, or is it Fibro?

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

Growing up, I was known as the family klutz. My parents loved to tell everyone about the multiple times I fell down the stairs without even moving. No matter where ... Read more

May 12, 2017May 11, 2017

Ten Items Every Fibromyalgia Patient Should Have

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I’m always on the lookout for things that will add value to my life, and improve my organization and my comfort. I want to share 10 items that you also ... Read more

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

Gaining Strength from Lessons Learned from Fibromyalgia

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

As my health sways back and forth with the weather changes, I am reminded of the lessons that fibromyalgia (FM) has taught me. The most important lesson I gathered early ... Read more