Fibromyalgia and Opiates for pain: Helpful or hindering?
There has been a study published in the Journal of Pain from Australia that might suggest opiates may cause increased sensitivity in some types of pain. The study had the…
Fibromyalgia: orthostatic intolerance
This is of concern to me due to my low blood pressure issues and dizziness. And it makes me wonder. Especially since my doc mentioned I may have POTS. So…
So you have a chronic illness. Is that a disability?
If it means significant restrictions to your daily activities, then, according to medical and government guidelines, yes, you have a disability. This may challenge the ability stereotypes you might have…
Learning about Disability
Iām taking a disability studies class this term as part of my social work program. I study part-time, online. I thought I would post some of my reflections on reading…
I Survived the Fibromyalgia Flare
Last week I found myself in the worst flare of my life. After a month of mounting stress, marital grumblings, and the sheer psychosis of living chronically ill I hit…
The Fibromyalgia Spectrum
Recently I posed a question in Fibromyalgia Support Group, our support site on Facebook. I am looking for more information about this Fibro-monster, but not what I can pull up…
The Stigma of Fibromyalgia
A thought just suddenly popped in my head, seemingly from nowhere, and I am finally able to put my finger on exactly what the stigma of Fibromyalgia brings to the…
Fibromyalgia in the Real World
I had an extremely eye-opening and revealing thing happen to me this weekend. Whilst I was dealing with some minor family upset, I Fibro-crashed. All my energy had been spent…
All these positive Fibromyalgia experiences
As I have been opening my mouth more and more about Fibromyalgia, The Crusade, awareness, and the general passion of my life to anyone and everyone that will listen I…
The Color Purple is for Fibromyalgia
As most of us are well acquainted, the color of our support ribbon is purple. Purple is a traditional color of royalty, the color of the Crown Chakra which is…