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December 12, 2017December 11, 2017

As the Holidays Approach, Pace Yourself

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

The craziness of the Christmas season is upon us. There are extra demands on our time and stresses that can negatively impact our fibromyalgia symptoms. Anything from shopping to baking ... Read more

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

My Fibromyalgia Holiday Survival Techniques

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

Christmas is coming and if you have a chronic illness, it can make an already stressful time of year totally unbearable. When I was younger, I loved Christmas, but not ... Read more

November 22, 2017November 21, 2017

Get Past ‘I’m So Tired’

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I’m no stranger to insomnia. It has been part of my life since childhood — as has fibromyalgia. Despite applying the knowledge I’ve accumulated about improving sleep and sleep hygiene, I ... Read more

October 9, 2017

11 Tips to Improve Your Life With Fibromyalgia

Living with fibromyalgia can be incredibly difficult. Coping with constant pain and extreme fatigue takes a toll on your physical and mental well-being, so it’s important to look after yourself as best ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

Cleaning Tips to Make FM Life Easier

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I am very fortunate that my husband does most of the cleaning around the house. But I know many of us may not have that option. Sometimes we need to adjust our ... Read more

July 28, 2017July 27, 2017

Eight Ideas for Dealing with Bad Flare Days

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

When you have a good day … celebrate! Don’t overdo it, but do something you really enjoy. Making good memories can help you get through those no-good days of a ... Read more

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

If You’ve Been Newly Diagnosed, Here’s Some Advice

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

I’ve received several comments about my column from people newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia who are looking for advice. Fibro doesn’t come with a handbook. There are no simple guidelines laid ... Read more

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017

Cleaning House, the Fibro Way

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

My house was a disaster. I used to clean the entire place every Friday night. With my husband working the graveyard shift, it was the perfect time — until we ... Read more

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017

10 Tips for Living Well with Fibromyalgia

Chronically Candid Mom - a Column by Sandra Wallace, Columns

Living with a chronic invisible illness like fibromyalgia can be a daily challenge. The key to living well includes finding ways to maintain your lifestyle, making adjustments, and, most importantly, ... Read more

October 25, 2016December 16, 2016

7 Tips for Better Sleep

Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

When you have fibro, sleep can be potentially fleeting and most often unrefreshing. When we don’t get enough sleep, our emotions, our energy levels, and our cognitive abilities are affected. ... Read more