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November 5, 2019October 31, 2019

Feeling Invisible with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

We’ve all heard and talked about how fibromyalgia is an invisible illness. You can look fine on the outside while you’re anything but on the inside. But there’s another kind ... Read more

December 4, 2018November 30, 2018

What I Grieve for as a Woman with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

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

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

Battling the Emotional Side of Fibromyalgia

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

Everyone talks about the physical side of fibromyalgia, but what a lot of non-sufferers and non-believers do not understand is how much we suffer emotionally as well. Going forward, I ... Read more

April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

Five Comments a Person With Fibromyalgia Doesn’t Need to Hear

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

Having fibromyalgia is horrible, but having to deal with unsympathetic people can be downright devastating. It can be challenging enough dealing with a condition that is painful and often invisible. Not ... Read more

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

A Fibro Lament: Where Did All My Friends Go?

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

I never had a lot of friends, just a small circle of wonderful women. Whether it was a concert, sporting event, movie, or dinner and a few drinks, I loved ... Read more

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

Consider the “In Sickness” Part of Your Wedding Vows

Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

When you are a healthy bride and you’re standing there with the groom repeating your wedding vows, you never anticipate having to deal with the “sickness” part of those vows. ... Read more