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May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Is May 12: Spread the Word

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

May 12 is International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Millions of people worldwide will be holding events, and participating in other ways to help raise awareness for this invisible and insidious disease. There is ... Read more

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Trying a Natural Approach to Dealing with My Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain

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

Many fibromyalgia sufferers complain of nerve pain, also known as neuropathy. If you have it, you know how difficult it is to deal with. My nerve pain began in my ... Read more

May 5, 2017May 4, 2017

Pacing is So Important with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I think we all try to do more than we should, especially on our better days. No matter how many times we pay the price for that, we keep doing ... Read more

May 1, 2017April 30, 2017

Coping with Feelings of Guilt Associated with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

While there may have been a traumatic event that triggered your fibromyalgia, it is NOT your fault. You didn’t bring it on yourself. Your body may have been predisposed to ... Read more

April 28, 2017May 4, 2017

Coping with the Depression Fibromyalgia Can Bring

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

You probably have heard about the link between fibromyalgia and depression. Why wouldn’t a FM sufferer be depressed? Chronic pain, the underlying illnesses along with the loss of friends, family, ... Read more

April 28, 2017April 27, 2017

FM Friends, How Do You Handle Post-Exertional Malaise?

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

You might be asking yourself what on earth is post-exertional malaise (PEM), and what does it have to do with fibromyalgia? Not everyone experiences this, but for those of us ... Read more

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

Frustration, Fibromyalgia and a Lack of Accommodations

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

Does this scenario sound familiar? You have run out of medication and are denied a refill until an appointment is scheduled. However, the day of the appointment you are not feeling ... Read more

April 24, 2017April 23, 2017

Fibromyalgia and Dental Issues

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Did you know that the dry mouth associated with fibromyalgia can cause dental issues? Dry mouth can be a side effect of some of the medications we take. The saliva in ... Read more

April 21, 2017April 20, 2017

Balance Problems Associated with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I’m not sure what causes balance problems in those of us with fibromyalgia (FM), but it’s a definite problem for me. I have to be careful when bending to pick ... Read more

April 21, 2017April 20, 2017

Using Essential Oils Makes Scents

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

I’ve heard a lot of positive things about essential oils, but never experienced them. At first I thought it seemed like a lot of hype, but after trying them, I’m ... Read more