Introduction A diagnosis of fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming. For many people, it marks the beginning of a journey filled with uncertainty, chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and countless questions about what the future may hold.…
Kicking and Screaming Toward the Fibromyalgia Half-Century Mark
Nearly five decades have passed since fibromyalgia began gaining recognition as a distinct medical condition, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood chronic illnesses in modern healthcare. Over the years, awareness has grown, diagnostic…
Frankly Fibromyalgia My Dear
Frankly, My Dear, I Don’t Give a Damn Apparently my all-time most favorite movie quote “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” not only made the top 100 list but is #1. Who knew?…
Fibromyalgia Minecraft: A Virtual Playground
Introduction: When Reality Feels Heavier Than It Should Fibromyalgia is a condition that doesn’t just live in the body—it reshapes how everyday life feels, hour by hour. Chronic widespread pain, fatigue that doesn’t behave like…
Arthritis; Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That – Fibromyalgia
Arthritis… (the big A) Fibromyalgia (the big F) and Bursitis (the big B) Oh My! Mix these conditions together with a few other illnesses thrown in and Taaadaaaa! You’ve got yourself a big old batch…
Warning! Friendship Erosion in Progress – Fibromyalgia
But first…let me tell you a story about friendship I found myself always wanting to crawl back into bed and turn it into my own little dark comfy n’ cozy cocoon. My only company in…
Dear Spoonie Friend,
Sorry I haven’t written lately… but I’m trapped in this never-ending nightmare. I can’t work, I can’t sleep, I can barely type at all. This latest Fibro-flare is really packing a punch. The pain at…
Warning! Shark Infested Waters! – Fibromyalgia
Don’t Take Insurance Coverage for Granted… For the sake of conversation, let’s say you have developed a chronic illness. Let’s use Fibromyalgia for example. Life, as you’ve, know it is about to change FOREVER, but…
Distractions, Distractions, Distractions – Fibromyalgia
I’m having one of those days, where I can’t quite keep up with my thoughts nor can I stay on track. As I’m tackling one task, another pops into my mind which seems like more…
With Great Effort Comes Exhaustion – Fibromyalgia
I’d like to say I’m not letting exhaustion get me down, but that would be a lie. I am you tired of battling to get something I’m entitled to. It’s exhausting and that’s what they…