Why Fibromyalgia misdiagnosed as Arthritis is common?
Several years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was treated with various drugs including methotrexate. The drugs did not really help, but I did have some side effects…
Overcoming Disability in the Media
This is an assignment for my disability studies course in my social work program. The purpose of the assignment is to identify different models of disability in the media by…
Our relationships and fibromyalgia
Musculoskeletal Care, November 21, 2019, of 40 multiple choice questions was posted online with the objective to poll a large sample of adults with fibromyalgia about the impact on their…
‘Smart’ Underwear May Help Prevent Back Pain
Mechanized "smart" undergarments may be the answer to back pain, according to researchers. The Vanderbilt University engineers have created an undergarment that eases stress on the low back and activates…
Elevating Women’s Voices Will Advance Chronic Pain Treatment and Management
Coordinated by Monica Mallampalli, PhD, Chronicillness.co's Advisor for Scientific and Strategic Initiatives, our two-day event aimed to advance and amplify current dialogue on the impact of chronic pain on women's…
3 Pain-Relief Treatments with Bonus Benefits
When it comes to pain-management options, not surprisingly, safe and effective pain relief should be priority number one. What may be surprising, however, is that some treatments have advantages that…
Fibromyalgia Experience
Let’s talk about the fibromyalgia experience. The truth is that the environment you live in and indeed perceive has as much to do with you being in pain (and getting…
My Own 6 Ways That I am Living Well With Fibromyalgia
As we talked about in a previous post, getting treatment for your fibromyalgia is always important. Putting off your treatment can allow symptoms to worsen, and when you do finally…
Honoring Mothers Who Face Chronic Pain
Being a mom is tough enough. When chronic pain is thrown into the mix, it can seem downright impossible sometimes. That’s why there’s one day devoted entirely to finding ways…
Exercising with a disability
As anyone with a disability knows, a disability can definitely complicate life at times—but it certainly doesn’t make life impossible. The same is true of exercising with a disability. Exercise…