Yup, I’m coming out today! Not about my sexuality, but my health. I want to tell everyone that….. I have a chronic illness. I have Fibromyalgia. Maybe you’re thinking, “yeah- ok, so do I –welcome to…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
8 Ways To Control Your Itchy Fibromyalgia Rash
Fibro–Rash! Is this really a thing you ask? Yes, apparently it is a thing. If you have trouble with any kind of rash all over your body and you have Fibromyalgia, you could also have…
It’s Not You, It’s Me: Fibromyalgia and Relationships
Introduction: When a Familiar Phrase Takes on a Different Weight The phrase “It’s not you, it’s me” is often associated with breakups, awkward endings, and attempts to soften emotional blows. In the context of fibromyalgia,…
10 Things I Wish My Co-Workers Knew About Fibromyalgia and Me
Living with fibromyalgia while trying to maintain a professional work life often means navigating an invisible layer of effort that most people never see. On the outside, everything might look normal: arriving at work, responding…
Searching for Dr. Right- Fibromyalgia and Physicians
When you have Fibromyalgia it’s almost like the quest for Dr. Right is literally a rite of passage. So many of us “Spoonies” have been frustrated by the lack of knowledge and often kindness we…
Four Lessons in Parenting For Those With Fibromyalgia
Parenting is for sure the hardest job on the planet! Add a chronic pain illness like Fibromyalgia to the mix and you have a possible disaster just waiting to happen. I have been a mother…
Marriage – 6 Ideas in Sickness & Health
Grab your cup of coffee or tea and get ready for some “girl talk”! First, let me tell you about me. I have been married for 19 years to my wonderful husband. Anyone married this…
Fibromyalgia Causes & 10 Ways to Improve Health
Although the exact cause of Fibromyalgia is not known, there are enough people with the condition to have several possible causes with positive correlations. Sadly, correlation does not mean causation! So what caused my Fibromyalgia?…
My Love/Hate Relationship With Taking a Shower
I didn’t always hate taking a shower. Before I had Fibromyalgia I probably even loved it. It has always been the thing that wakes me up in the morning and makes me feel good. However,…
A Daughter’s Perspective On Fibromyalgia
Growing Up With an Invisible Illness in the Family When a child grows up watching a parent live with fibromyalgia, the experience is often difficult to explain to others because so much of it is…