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,…
Fibromyalgia Awareness
Raise awareness about Fibromyalgia by understanding its symptoms, impact, and the importance of support for those living with this chronic condition.
The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Anger
Anger is one of the least discussed yet most powerful emotional experiences in people living with fibromyalgia. While pain, fatigue, brain fog, and sleep problems are openly acknowledged, anger is often hidden, suppressed, or misunderstood.…
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…
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis | Is Fibromyalgia Genetic? How do I know if I have fibromyalgia?
People with fibromyalgia often ask, “Is fibromyalgia genetic?” It’s a hard question to answer, especially when little is known about how fibromyalgia works. But it’s something that could be relevant to getting the best possible treatment.…
Fibromyalgia Protocol | 10 Clothing Brands People With Chronic Pain Recommend
During a pain flare, feeling anything touch your body can be excruciating. On those days, you’ll likely reach for soft, comfortable clothes that don’t add to your pain. Hello leggings, goodbye tailored pants. While you could just…
Fibromyalgia Pain | Is Your Bra Causing You More Fibromyalgia Pain?
Many fibro patients suffer from a condition called Costochondritis, apart from common symptoms of fibromyalgia. In this condition, wearing a bra becomes difficult and sometimes even becomes impossible because it causes pain in the rib…
Chronic Pain | Trying the Feldenkrais Method for Chronic Pain
After two hourlong sessions focused first on body awareness and then on movement retraining at the Feldenkrais Institute of New York, I understood what it meant to experience an incredible lightness of being. Having, temporarily…
Fibromyalgia Flares | Fibromyalgia Linked to Overactive Brain Networks
Many fibromyalgia sufferers have been told that the pain is “all in their head.” New research indicates there may be some truth to that, and that overactive brain networks could play a role in the…
Fibromyalgia Awareness | The Part of Life With Fibromyalgia I Haven’t Told You About
I’m a fairly open person when it comes to physical and mental illness, but I can also be very reserved, especially about my chronic pain and fatigue. It’s not because I don’t want to share about what’s…