Fibromyalgia and lupus are both chronic diseases with no cure, can both cause some similar symptoms, and can both take a long time to get the right diagnosis. But fibromyalgia — often called fibro —…
fibromyalgia awareness
Raise awareness about Fibromyalgia by understanding its symptoms, impact, and the importance of support for those living with this chronic condition.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring
If you’ve had a nagging sore throat, your doctor may take a swab to check for strep. If you’re suffering from a high fever and bad cough, your doctor may order a chest X-ray to…
Patient Reports of Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares Match Ultrasound Findings
Say study authors: ‘Patient–reported joint assessment may aid in capturing flares between routine clinical visits.’ No one knows how you’re feeling better than you, but do your symptoms actually correlate to objective measures of disease…
Fibromyalgia Information (FAQ)
Fibromyalgia is by any measure a complex syndrome. As I have written (and continue to write) the many articles in the website, I work to answer any question that you might have, and I feel…
What is Fibromyalgia (and What Is It Not)?
First, it is important to know that fibromyalgia is characterized by wide-spread muscle pain and specific tender areas of the body. However, it doesn’t stop there, because fibromyalgia affects multiple systems of the body, including…
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
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get ready because it is about to get REAL! I have my favorite coffee in my favorite cup and I’m ready to talk about Fibromyalgia and the…
10 Things I wish my Co-Workers Knew about Fibromyalgia and me!
Most of the time, I would consider myself a private person. I don’t tend to put my personal business out for the entire world to see. However, since my chronic illness has taken my life…
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…