In my article What You Need To Know About Endometriosis, I give you a background on endometriosis. This article is an interview with a Fibromyalgia Warrior, Jennifer. She answers questions so readers can see what…
Chronic Pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
What is the best way to battle daily with Fibromyalgia Nerve and Muscle Pain?
Living daily with fibromyalgia nerve and muscle pain is not about winning a single fight, it is about learning how to survive, adapt, regulate, and reclaim quality of life over time. Fibromyalgia pain is persistent,…
Managing Frequent Sick Days Due to Chronic Conditions: Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Thyroid Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder
Introduction Living with multiple chronic conditions at the same time creates a level of physical and emotional complexity that is often difficult for others to fully understand. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, lupus, thyroid disorders, and…
Is It Possible to Have Fibromyalgia Prevalent in Mainly One Side of the Body?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is typically described as a condition involving widespread pain across both sides of the body. This “symmetrical pain pattern” is actually part of the diagnostic criteria used by healthcare professionals. However, real-life experiences…
Have You Done or Used Anything That Increases Your Energy While Suffering From Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue?
Introduction One of the most difficult parts of living with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue is not just pain—it is the unpredictable and often overwhelming lack of energy. Fatigue in these conditions is not the same…
Evidence shows that Fibromyalgia and CFS put Couples under Stress
Fibromyalgia and CFS put couples under stress. This chapter offers strategies for addressing three problems faced by couples: sexual difficulties, strained communication, and caregiver burnout. Improving Intimacy When CFS or fibromyalgia enters a marriage, one…
Why was I Hiding Fibromyalgia the Person I have Become?
Story of Fibromyalgia Warrior Recently I was looking at my social media accounts I came across accounts that I had chosen to hide either my content from. As I looked down the list I realized that many of…
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Back Pain or Is Another Health Condition the Reason for It?
Introduction Back pain is one of the most common symptoms reported by people living with fibromyalgia, but it is also one of the most confusing. Many individuals wonder whether fibromyalgia itself is responsible for the…
Chest Wall Pain Mimicking Costochondritis in Fibromyalgia: Successful Treatment
Introduction Chest wall pain is one of the more alarming and often misunderstood symptoms experienced by individuals living with fibromyalgia. Because the discomfort is felt in the chest area, it can easily trigger fear of…
Fibromyalgia Colors: Red + Blue = Purple
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often described in clinical terms—widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, cognitive dysfunction—but those descriptions rarely capture what it actually feels like to live with it day to day. Many people with fibromyalgia struggle…