Lady Gaga “comes out” as a Fibro Fighter Have you noticed the media frenzy this past week? Fibromyalgia is trendy!! Lady Gaga declared on her Twitter feed that she too battles with Fibromyalgia. As she…
How Does CRPS and Fibromyalgia Affect the Eyes?
Introduction Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia are both chronic pain conditions that extend far beyond muscles and joints. While they are often discussed in terms of widespread pain, fatigue, and nervous system dysfunction,…
Fighting Battles with Fibromyalgia
Every day is a battle but who is winning the war? Since I began Fibro Warrior, I have often been asked how do I manage to focus on the positives whilst battling Fibromyalgia? The answer to…
Why Is Chronic Pain Worse at Night? Understanding Fibromyalgia, Nerve Sensitivity, Sleep Disruption, and Pain Cycles
Introduction For many people living with chronic pain conditions, the night brings an unwelcome pattern: discomfort that feels manageable during the day suddenly becomes more intense once the body tries to rest. This is especially…
Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends
….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…
Which Foods Help Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties often described as “fibro fog.” While there is no single diet that can cure fibromyalgia, nutrition plays a meaningful…
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…
Understanding the Difference Between Fibromyalgia and CRPS
Introduction Fibromyalgia and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) are both chronic pain conditions that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. They share some overlapping features, such as persistent pain, sensitivity to touch, and…
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…
Can Vitamin Supplements Help CRPS and Fibromyalgia Sufferers?
Introduction Chronic pain conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia can be physically exhausting, emotionally draining, and life-altering. Both conditions involve abnormalities in how the nervous system processes pain, often leading to…