A “spoonie” is a term used by people with chronic illnesses. It stems from lupus blogger Christine Miserandino who explained her lack of energy using spoons. How do you know if ... Read more
One of the most frustrating symptoms of living with a chronic illness is brain fog. There are medications to treat many symptoms of chronic diseases, but sadly there isn’t yet ... Read more
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic ... Read more
It’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, which is an opportunity for people in the fibro community to share their stories and raise awareness of this often misunderstood illness. Sharing facts about fibromyalgia on social media platforms ... Read more
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and because of that, the fibromyalgia community is trying to spread awareness of the disease and its symptoms. One of the most common symptoms is joint stiffness, ... Read more
Mammograms offer women peace of mind and are an important tool in the fight against breast cancer. While the majority of women dread them, the fear can be much greater ... Read more
In this video from Living on a Dime, vlogger Tawra shares some of the ways she manages her fibromyalgia pain in a Facebook Live video. MORE: Three common fibromyalgia skin symptoms ... Read more
May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, which means all around the world, patients, caregivers and the organizations who support them will be trying to bring attention to this misunderstood disease. If you’re wondering what can ... Read more
Many people with chronic diseases have what’s called an “invisible illness.” This means that although they’re very sick, they don’t have any visible signs of illness so many people assume that they’re ... Read more
Pregnancy can often bring about many symptoms that are similar to fibromyalgia — fatigue, nausea, joint ache and brain fog to name a few — which can compound symptoms of the ... Read more
