By: Dr Alexa James Very often, people do not understand what Fibromyalgia is like, and other chronic, invisible diseases that cause chronic pain. In their lives they have experienced constant pain, so many have somehow,…
Chronic Disease
Understand chronic diseases, their causes, common symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve long-term health and quality of life.
To the person who does not believe in my illness
By: Dr Alexa James I just feel you. I feel you. I look okay, I’m okay. I live an active life, which is relatively normal. I’m walking, I’m driving, I’m climbing stairs. Visibly, I’m not…
I’m More than my chronic disease
By: Dr Alexa James We always look for ways of identifying and distinguishing ourselves. A way to be a single person. The Funny One, the Smart One, the Beautiful. The fan, the creative, the athletic.…
Things I found help me handle my Fibromyalgia.
By: Dr Alexa James Living with Fibromyalgia is challenging. We do need to find out how Fibro works and how best to treat the symptoms, and we really need scientists to get it and to…
I’m not going to excuse myself for “OK” days
By: Dr Alexa James Our days are dictated by pain, tight muscles, fatigue and many other factors and symptoms for the patient who suffers from fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain. Sometimes we have to go so…
Tried to be a mother in a chronic condition
By: Dr Alexa James At least by the standards of society, I won’t lie. I succeed in being a mother. Not because I don’t love my kids because, above and beyond anything I could ever…
Ways to Aid someone with Chronic Disease
By: Dr Alexa James It can be frustrating if we need help, but don’t want to accept it, or even harder, that we don’t want to burden anybody else. Fortunately, as someone living with chronic…
What or Who I Am the Invisible Intruder – Chronic illness Awareness
By: Dr Alexa James I was something that was wanted to deny the health community once. You told me I was just in your head, I didn’t exist, you felt like freaks who have lost…
My Body negotiations: Someone with Chronic Diseases Negotiations
By: Dr. Alexa James I spend a lot of time negotiating with my body as someone with multiple chronic illnesses. I feel I can’t go for days and I’m determined to never give up for…
Fibromyalgia Weeping for the Suffers Before have a Chronic Disease
I suddenly sat at the end of my bed, like a ton of bricks I hit my chest. My lips tremble, in my throat I feel a lump and before the tears flow, I must…