We begin this Fibro Tale two years ago this month… Looking back to the beginning of my fibro tale. I don’t believe pharmacy was necessarily the wrong choice for me at the time. If there’s…
Fibromyalgia Pain
A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
20 Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Isn’t Going Away
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Real? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating illness that takes many forms, has numerous symptoms, and no known cure is available from the standard medical community. You might have some skeptical…
Dry Body Brushing and Fibromyalgia
The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue are often associated with toxic overload and therefore, finding ways to reduce the toxins in our bodies are crucial to good health. Dry Body Brushing…
Timeline of My Aches and Pains
2010 and then 2012: It started with my swollen feet (both were swollen at two different times in my adult life). 2012: Next in line were my neck and shoulder pains. 2013: Then the pain…
Fibromyalgia and Agitation
Understanding the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Agitation Fibromyalgia is widely known for causing chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties often described as “brain fog.” However, one symptom that is less frequently discussed—but…
Fibromyalgia Frustrations in Life: Understanding the Daily Struggles Behind Chronic Pain
Living with fibromyalgia is often described as living in a body that refuses to follow predictable rules. One day may feel manageable, while the next brings widespread pain, crushing fatigue, and mental fog that makes…
Fibromyalgia Awareness… “But You Look So Well”: Understanding the Invisible Nature of Chronic Pain
Introduction One of the most common and emotionally loaded phrases people with fibromyalgia hear is: “But you look so well.” On the surface, it sounds like a compliment. It may even be intended as reassurance.…
Stories About People Who Have Gone Into Fibromyalgia Remission
Introduction Fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a long-term chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. For many people, symptoms fluctuate over time rather than following a straight line of…
In Fibromyalgia, Some Days Are Just Tough: Understanding the Hard Days of Chronic Pain
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia is rarely a straight line. It is not a condition that behaves the same way every day, and it does not follow a predictable pattern that can be easily planned around.…
How to Explain Fibromyalgia Pain to a Doctor
Fibromyalgia ranks among the most puzzling and common chronic pain conditions. Fibromyalgia pain moves around from one area of the body to another or it seems to be everywhere at once. We experience several different…