Introduction Butt pain is a common complaint that can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain that interferes with walking, sitting, exercising, and even sleeping. While muscle strains, nerve compression, and injuries are often…
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What Is Dactylitis? The ‘Sausage Finger’ Swelling You Should Know About
Imagine waking up one morning and noticing that one of your fingers or toes has become so swollen that it resembles a small sausage. The swelling may extend from the base of the digit all…
Trouble Walking, Showering, or Getting Dressed? It Might Be an Early Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Most people expect rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to begin with sore joints or occasional stiffness in the hands. While these are common early symptoms, the disease often reveals itself in more subtle ways. Everyday activities…
10 Symptoms of Osteoarthritis You Might Be Ignoring
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. Often referred to as a “wear-and-tear” joint disease, osteoarthritis develops gradually over time as the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of…
Illness Coming Out With An Invisible Illness!
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…
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…
A Look Into The Mirror
I look into the mirror and I wonderWho are you now?I remember who you used to beAre you still the same? I look into the mirror and I wonderDo you still want the same things?I…
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…