‘Art enables me to face my body and my life with courage.’ Chronic 24/7 pain, fatigue, … The 5 Ways My Artwork Helps Me Cope with My Multiple Chronic DiseasesRead more
Chronic illness
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring
If you’ve had a nagging sore throat, your doctor may take a swab to check for … Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be IgnoringRead more
Arthritis in Your Wrist: Signs of Wrist Arthritis, and What to Do About It
When you think of arthritis, you might think of creaky knees or painful, swollen fingers. But … Arthritis in Your Wrist: Signs of Wrist Arthritis, and What to Do About ItRead more
More Than One-Third of Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Develop Peripheral Arthritis
Doctors and patients need to be on the lookout for these additional symptoms. Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) … More Than One-Third of Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Develop Peripheral ArthritisRead more
Butt Pain and Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
When you have arthritis, buttoning a shirt or fastening a clasp can be a pain in … Butt Pain and Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and TreatmentsRead more
Feel that cold – Fibro Weather
“Fall Blends” oil pastel by Shelley Lockwood Fall was one of my favorite seasons. Some days, … Feel that cold – Fibro WeatherRead more
Dropping the Fibro Ball – Fibromyalgia
There it was again…the “F” ball and from a second Doctor no less. I had no … Dropping the Fibro Ball – FibromyalgiaRead more
Tired of Wishing my Life Away Fibromyalgia
Last month was awful. Not because of family, not because of friends, not because of anything … Tired of Wishing my Life Away FibromyalgiaRead more
Fibromyalgia Ain’t Gonna Get me Down
I realize for those of you meeting me here for the first time, your initial impression … Fibromyalgia Ain’t Gonna Get me DownRead more
Kicking and Screaming Toward the Fibromyalgia Half-Century Mark
As I am reluctantly dragged, kicking, and screaming toward the half-century mark…side note: boy do I … Kicking and Screaming Toward the Fibromyalgia Half-Century MarkRead more