As we talked about in a previous post, getting treatment for your fibromyalgia is always important. Putting off your treatment can allow symptoms to worsen, and when you do finally seek treatment, it may be…
Fibromyalgia Awareness
Raise awareness about Fibromyalgia by understanding its symptoms, impact, and the importance of support for those living with this chronic condition.
Exercising with a disability
As anyone with a disability knows, a disability can definitely complicate life at times—but it certainly doesn’t make life impossible. The same is true of exercising with a disability. Exercise can seriously boost moods, decrease…
Fibromyalgia and Bruxism symptoms
You may suffer from bruxism if you have an aching jaw, pounding headaches, and episodes of TMJ. It is easy to fix it but you need to understand the having bruxism symptoms and fibromyalgia together,…
Managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia by Walking
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes a lot of symptoms, but the major symptom is widespread pain. Some other symptoms include: No doubt, you are unable to perform any kind of physical activity due to…
Can I Get a Tattoo Even Though I Have Fibromyalgia?
Question: I really want to get a tattoo, but I’m worried that it’d be a really bad idea because I have fibromyalgia. That makes me really afraid of how painful it might be. I’ve never had one…
My mom has fibromyalgia. Reading this made me cry for her
Chronic pain is increasingly rampant today.However, chronic pain and chronic diseases are often invisible. In many cases, there are no plasters, visible rashes, or nasal discharge involved.Those who suffer from chronic pain often appear “normal”,…
Fighting Through Another Morning With Fibromyalgia
Everyone has had a tough morning, there’s no question about that. Sometimes, it’s difficult to get out of bed. Occasionally, we all toss and turn and don’t get a refreshing rest. We wake up exhausted,…
The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Anger
Anger is a very common emotion, particularly for people suffering from fibromyalgia. It is a natural, human reaction and yet it doesn’t get an awful lot of attention as a side effect to chronic pain.…
How Dare You Judge my Handicap Sticker
Having to go to appointments with my doctor here in Rhode Island, so we can again fill out the form for the state to confirm that I still qualify for a handicap sticker for me,…
Daith Piercing & Fibromyalgia – Does it Help Migraine Pain?
If you have fibromyalgia, there’s a good chance you experience migraines too. They can be quite debilitating. Mine sent me to the ER once, but not because of pain. It’s because the migraine effects were…