….it’s not that easy! When it comes to Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends, it’s a tough one. It isn’t something that comes easily to them or even to you for that matter. No matter…
Fibromyalgia Conditions
Explore the conditions associated with Fibromyalgia, their symptoms, and how to manage them for improved well-being.
What We’ll Become is Fibro Warrior
Fate whispers to the warrior, “you cannot withstand the storm.” And the warrior whispers back “I am the storm.” ~ unknown I love this “warrior” quote and have referred back to it many times throughout…
This Is Me… This is Fibromyalgia
Today, I stepped back into a place I haven’t visited in a long time……One year to the day to be exact since I last ventured anywhere close. It wasn’t intentional or deliberate to visit on…
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…
How I lost 30+ Pounds Fighting Fibromyalgia
I think I might be a little crazy. You’re (probably) just meeting me and here I am talking about my weight. Well let me tell you, it’s a tough topic for me like I’m sure…
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.…