Columns

August 6, 2019August 2, 2019

Choosing to Eat Caveman Style

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

One of my doctors suggested I try a paleo diet because of my health issues, including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). That means lean meat and fish — preferably grass-fed, ... Read more

July 31, 2019July 29, 2019

With Fibromyalgia, Write It Down!

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

The single most valuable piece of advice I have for how to survive life with fibromyalgia is this: Keep good records. Document everything! No matter how convinced you are that ... Read more

July 30, 2019July 26, 2019

Finding Descriptive Words to Define Your Pain

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I think many doctors think of pain as a generic term, a sensation we can rate on a scale of 1 to 10. When they say that 10 is the ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Adding a Spiritual Practice to My Routine Improved My Sleep

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’d never given much thought to my religion. I didn’t choose it; like most people, I was born into it. My faith was part of who I was — like ... Read more

July 23, 2019July 18, 2019

I Am Stronger Because I Try to Look for the Bright Side

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” The quote is attributed to the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. His exact words were, “That which does ... Read more

July 17, 2019July 15, 2019

Pain Management Gets a Boost from Life’s Little Distractions

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

It happened just the other morning. The day began much like many others. What made it unusual was the fact that I’d had only 3 1/2 hours of sleep. Even ... Read more

July 16, 2019July 11, 2019

Saying Goodbye to Gabapentin

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

About 10 years ago, when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I had more issues with fatigue than pain. I’m fairly certain that’s because I had systemic exertion intolerance disease as ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 8, 2019

‘But You Don’t Look Sick!’ Is Still Part of My Life

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

“But you don’t look sick!” I can hear my mother’s words as clearly as if she’d said them to me yesterday rather than more than half a century ago. Given ... Read more

July 9, 2019July 2, 2019

Using Writing as a Creative Outlet to Deal with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

The first week of July is the three-year anniversary of my first published column in Fibromyalgia News Today. I’m truly blessed to be affiliated with a company like BioNews Services. Writing ... Read more

July 3, 2019July 1, 2019

Still Awake at Daybreak: Insomnia Increases My Fibromyalgia Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I watched the dawn break this morning. This is an unusual occurrence for me. In case you’re wondering, I didn’t arise at 5:45 a.m. to witness this phenomenon — I ... Read more