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September 17, 2019September 12, 2019

Common Triggers for Fibromyalgia Flares

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Many things can cause fibromyalgia symptoms to flare, and our lack of control over those triggers is frustrating. I wish it was as simple as mind over matter, but I ... Read more

September 11, 2019September 5, 2019

Pain in the Pocket: Fibromyalgia Is Expensive

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

People commonly talk about the physical costs of having fibromyalgia. Seldom is the monetary cost discussed. The other day, I began to calculate how much better off I’d be financially ... Read more

September 10, 2019September 6, 2019

Eating the 80/20 Way Allows Occasional Indulgences

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

You know, I’m realizing more and more how much diet affects our lives, especially when we’re fighting fibro or other chronic illnesses. I’ve been making some amazing healthy eating choices, ... Read more

September 3, 2019August 29, 2019

To Doctors Who May Not Understand What My Life Is Like

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

“Don’t judge me until you walk a mile in my shoes or live a day in my life.” —Unknown To all my doctors who may not understand what my life ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 26, 2019

Learning to Live with Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Fibromyalgia and sleep disorders are tight partners. I’ve had difficulty falling asleep at night since I was a child. Getting up in the morning is equally difficult. My life has ... Read more

August 27, 2019August 22, 2019

It’s Hard to Explain Fibromyalgia to a Healthy Person

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Fibromyalgia is such a complex disorder that trying to explain it to a healthy person can be challenging. I want people to get it without some kind of explanation, but ... Read more

August 21, 2019August 19, 2019

Finding Balance Between Periods of Fibromyalgia Remission

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’ve often been asked whether fibromyalgia has periods of remission. For me, the answer lies somewhere between yes and no, although closer to yes. To clarify: Sometimes my symptoms are ... Read more

August 20, 2019August 15, 2019

Sometimes Friends Disappear Because of Illness … You Deserve Better

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

One of the hardest things is that once you’ve been ill for a while, some of your friends just disappear. It’s hard not to take that personally. Perhaps they’re not ... Read more

August 14, 2019August 12, 2019

Even Sleeping Can Cause Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Sleeping used to be one of my favorite things to do. Not only did it guarantee relief from any pain I was feeling at the time, but I could also ... Read more

August 7, 2019August 5, 2019

Ask Me How I Feel

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’ve been thinking about the challenge it must be for our friends and family to deal with us as fibromyalgia patients. If we’ve interacted with them on a daily basis ... Read more