Before fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other chronic illness took over my body, I would return home from a vacation feeling relaxed or energized. At first, my illnesses would require a little more rest while…
fibromyalgia treatment
Explore effective treatments for Fibromyalgia, including medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches to manage symptoms.
Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test Results
Some people have an irrational fear of doctors. While some of us have been victimized so severely, that we may never trust one again. Since my first chronic illness diagnosis in 2001, my life, has…
Don’t Let Fibromyalgia Stop You from Living
“Do it now! Sometimes later, becomes never.” We have all heard the sayings such as “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” or “if not now, when?” I know that for me personally…
Both Disorders Share Same Symptoms Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Is It The Same Thing? Many experts agree that the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are so similar that for all intents and purposes they could be…
How Can I Increase My Energy Level During A CFS and Fibromyalgia?
How To Manage A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Crash Anyone suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome is familiar with the term ‘crash’. It’s used to describe what happens when you push your body past its’ current energy…
Feeling extremely tired all the time
Feeling Extremely Tired All The Time – Acknowledge You Are Ill! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has developed and you are feeling extremely tired all the time. Fatigue is the main symptom marking this illness. It is…
Sometimes Fibromyalgia Flare Ranting Brings Relief
Beware Ranting About a Fibro Flare Been a bad fibro flare week. Yuck! Pretty sure an infection is kicking up into high gear and heading out on its road trip through my body. Wonder which…
What does fibromyalgia feel like?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been asked “what does fibromyalgia feel like?” Oh wait a minute, I can’t raise my right-hand today because of killer shoulder pain. Hang on while I check to see…
Words You Hear Frequently When You Have Fibromyalgia
The moment the words ‘get active’ escape their lips my focus shifts 100% to holding back the incredible urge to roll my eyes. For the most part, unsuccessfully. It’s like constantly replaying the perfect vine…
Life with Fibromyalgia is simply one task at a time
A big part of my life with Fibromyalgia is figuring out how to stop mentally berating myself over not living up to expectations. Expectations? Whose Expectations? Why my own of course. Rationally I’m aware that…