I wish I had been prepared for the impact of what was going to happen in my life from chronic illness being newly diagnosed. Realistically. I had a firm belief back then that I could…
Chronic Disease
Understand chronic diseases, their causes, common symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve long-term health and quality of life.
A new principle was discovered for how muscle pain is signaled
Chronic muscular pain may be linked to a previously unknown principle for how pain signals are transmitted in the human body. This is shown by Umeå University researchers Tuija Athanassiadis and Karl-Gunnar Westberg, in collaboration…
I Am Getting My Fight Back Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition that takes over parts of life quietly but persistently. It does not usually arrive in a dramatic way. Instead, it builds through patterns of pain, fatigue, disrupted sleep,…
My Experience in the Gupta Fibromyalgia Recovery Program
Beginning the Search for Something That Could Help Living with fibromyalgia often creates a long stretch of uncertainty before any clear answers or effective strategies begin to take shape. For a long time, my experience…
Learning How to Manage One Day at a Time: Fibromyalgia
Living With a Condition That Does Not Follow a Schedule Fibromyalgia does not operate on a predictable timetable. It does not announce when symptoms will intensify or when a lighter day might occur. Instead, it…
AFFLICTED: Netflix Fibromyalgia Documentary Reviewed
Introduction Chronic illnesses that cannot be seen often present unique challenges—not only for the people living with them but also for the families, healthcare providers, and communities trying to understand them. Conditions such as fibromyalgia,…
Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease and Women
“One out of two women are going to have, live with, and/or die from heart disease and stroke,…It is amazing women are still not getting that message, and one has to ask why.” Dr. Martha…
Endometriosis & Fibromyalgia An Interview
In my article What You Need To Know About Endometriosis, I give you a background on endometriosis. This article is an interview with a Fibromyalgia Warrior, Jennifer. She answers questions so readers can see what…
Declaring Your Fibromyalgia: I Hope No One You Know Ever Has This Awful Syndrome
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia can be one of the most challenging experiences a person faces, not only because of the physical symptoms but also because of the misunderstanding that often surrounds the condition. Unlike many…
Why Isn’t Fibromyalgia Taken More Seriously?
Introduction Fibromyalgia affects millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals living with the condition continue to face skepticism, misunderstanding, and delayed diagnosis. Despite decades of medical research and recognition by major health organizations, fibromyalgia is…