” Patience is a conquering virtue”, Geoffrey Chaucer So, the hip replacement happened almost three weeks ago. I had hoped that when I took my first step post-operatively I would not have pain. So many…
Fibromyalgia Treatments
Explore effective treatments for Fibromyalgia, including medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches to manage symptoms.
Fibromyalgia and Happiness
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world, bringing with it widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive challenges, and heightened sensitivity to physical and environmental stimuli. For many…
Fibromyalgia and Medical Cannabis Revisited
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli. Despite advances in understanding the condition, there is still no cure, and treatment often…
Experimenting with Medical Cannabis for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli. Despite advances in understanding the condition, there is still no cure, and treatment often…
Nurses and Fibromyalgia
Introduction Nursing is one of the most physically and emotionally demanding professions in healthcare. Nurses spend long hours on their feet, lift and reposition patients, respond to emergencies, manage complex medical situations, and provide compassionate…
Fibromyalgia and Aging: Hope for the new decade
” To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old”, Oliver Wendell Holmes As we age each new year brings hope of change in a positive…
Male caregiving for the spouse with fibromyalgia
“Caring is pivotal to keeping the human enterprise going, yet its function is invisible in the organization of our daily lives”, Sheila Neysmith This is my 50th blog and I have never yet discussed male…
Fibromyalgia and Pain Management Strategies
Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to physical touch or pressure. Although it has been recognized by the medical community…
Fibromyalgia and Setting Limits: Why Healthy Boundaries Are Essential for Living Well
Understanding the Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Personal Boundaries Living with fibromyalgia is about much more than managing physical pain. It is a condition that can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from energy levels…
Fibromyalgia: The Overmedicated ‘Patient’ – Finding the Right Balance in Treatment
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties, the condition can significantly impact a person’s…