Fibromyalgia and lupus are two chronic conditions that are often confused with one another, especially in the early stages of diagnosis. Both can cause widespread pain, fatigue, and a significant impact on daily life, and…
Chronic illness
Understand chronic illness, its symptoms, common causes, and effective management strategies to improve health and quality of life.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring
Introduction Fibromyalgia rarely announces itself in a clear, straightforward way. It tends to build gradually, often disguised as separate, unrelated issues that don’t initially seem connected. One week it might be persistent fatigue. Another week…
Arthritis in Your Wrist: Signs of Wrist Arthritis, and What to Do About It
Introduction Your wrists play an essential role in nearly every aspect of daily life. Whether you’re typing on a keyboard, lifting groceries, preparing meals, driving, writing, or simply opening a door, your wrists are constantly…
More Than One-Third of Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Develop Peripheral Arthritis
Introduction Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints, causing persistent back pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It is most commonly associated with inflammation in the…
Butt Pain and Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Introduction Butt pain is a common complaint that can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain that interferes with walking, sitting, exercising, and even sleeping. While muscle strains, nerve compression, and injuries are often…
Feel that cold – Fibro Weather
“Fall Blends” oil pastel by Shelley Lockwood Fall was one of my favorite seasons. Some days, damp ones to be more precise are rarely pleasant or enjoyable. Last week the dull ache got less dull…
Dropping the Fibro Ball – Fibromyalgia
There it was again…the “F” ball and from a second Doctor no less. I had no idea what this fibromyalgia was but figured I should probably read up on IT. It would have to wait…
Tired of Wishing my Life Away Fibromyalgia
Last month was awful. Not because of family, not because of friends, not because of anything that I can control but because of something that is a part of my life, like it or not.…
Fibromyalgia Ain’t Gonna Get Me Down
Introduction A diagnosis of fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming. For many people, it marks the beginning of a journey filled with uncertainty, chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and countless questions about what the future may hold.…
Kicking and Screaming Toward the Fibromyalgia Half-Century Mark
Nearly five decades have passed since fibromyalgia began gaining recognition as a distinct medical condition, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood chronic illnesses in modern healthcare. Over the years, awareness has grown, diagnostic…