The muscles between the ribs are formed in such a way to allow our chest to expand and relax with breathing, and they perform their job many times a day, because adults breathe about 20…
Fibromyalgia Colors Red + Blue = Purple
Every color in the color wheel has effects on us both physically and emotionally are very important in our lives as they directly influence our well-being and mood. We often hear people say that they are…
Hello Fibro Warrior. What are your spoons worth?
Like many people diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I have also been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome now known as SEID (Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease). What is SEID? The five main symptoms that the new IOM considers…
Why Fibromyalgia Patients Lost in the Fog
I have found myself Lost in the Fog this week. I know that there really is no way that my non-fibromite friends & family will truly understand how it feels however I still find myself…
Interview with Tania Gregory Burch
Nayer: What was your life before fibro? It was very different than it is today. I was your typical type A perfectionist. My life was mostly about work. I was editor of a rapidly-growing weekly…
Confessions of a Fatigued Fibromite.
What have you done due to fatigue? I was posting things I have done because of fatigue/”fibro fog”. After sharing my stories others began to share theirs. I saw myself in everyone of their stories.…
Fibromyalgia has Changed all my Relationships
Relationships can be difficult for healthy individuals. They are even harder when you add the complications of being in constant pain, severe fatigue, anxiety/depression and cognitive impairment. There are many types of interpersonal relationships. Some…
Swept under the rug of Fibro…
I am like most fibromites. I struggled to get someone to believe that there was something wrong and that my symptoms were not just “in my head.” Prior to being diagnosed with fibro, I racked up…
Benefits of Back to School; working with fibromyalgia
It is that time of year when school supplies are lining the store shelves and proud parents are posting first day of school pictures. I have said it time and time again that I am…
My Story for Lady Gaga
Waania Shamim is a young, enthusiastic woman who has lived with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and chronic migraines for the last three years. She puts a positive spin on her life as a chronic pain patient…