Robin Dix is a Patient Specialist and Columnist for Fibromyalgia News Today. She is a wife and mother of three adult children, and began her journey with fibromyalgia many years ago. Since that time, she has used the illness to be an inspiration to others. Although the fatigue and pain often keep her bed-bound, she has created multiple streams of income from home and learned how to be a success in her personal and professional life in spite of FM. “I’m taking my lemons and making lemonade,” she says of her own life experience, which she also chronicles on her blog In Spite of My Illness.
In her exclusive column, Robin covers a wide range of health and lifestyle issues relating to the condition, and seeks to engage other FM patients in understanding their own experiences as well as new ways to cope with FM and live life to the fullest.
As people with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, we need to learn to value our time and conserve our energy. There was a time when I could say yes to just ... Read more
I have fibromyalgia (FM) and an underactive thyroid, so hair loss is a real concern of mine. For that reason, I have chosen to keep my hair very short. We’re ... Read more
Once again the holidays are upon us. We could all use some tips on how to navigate them more easily. Sometimes just thinking about Christmas preparations and all that’s involved ... Read more
In the spring of 2010, I became a certified medical assistant. I was really excited and looked forward to working with patients. I had done internships at a family medical practice ... Read more
Eating well is important for everyone, but more so for those of us battling fibromyalgia. I’d like to discuss some foods to avoid and others to incorporate, and why our diet ... Read more
Sleep used to come more easily to me, and I miss waking up feeling rested and refreshed. Those days are but a distant memory now. It’s just one more thing ... Read more
I never thought a chronic illness would happen to me. I bet you know how I feel. All of the things we used to do and never thought twice about ... Read more
I’ve been using cannabidiol (CBD) oil for over a year now, and I’m amazed at the difference in my pain levels. I was leery at first about trying it, mostly ... Read more
I went in recently for a routine endoscopy. My GI doctor had planned to carry out an esophageal dilation due to my swallowing issues. I arrived at 8:45 a.m. and ... Read more
Traveling with fibromyalgia can be tricky. It requires planning, rest times, and grace for yourself and others. It can be daunting to travel far or engage in vacation activities that ... Read more
