Celebrate the resilience of Fibromyalgia warriors, sharing stories of strength, tips for managing symptoms, and resources for support and empowerment.
Introduction Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), and fibromyalgia are both long-term conditions that can deeply affect daily energy levels. People living with either condition—or both at the same time—often describe…
Introduction Feeling extremely tired all the time is one of the most overwhelming and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. For many individuals, this fatigue is not the same as ordinary tiredness that improves after rest or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We begin this Fibro Tale two years ago this month… Looking back to the beginning of my fibro tale. I don’t believe pharmacy was necessarily the wrong choice for me at the time. If there’s…
The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue are often associated with toxic overload and therefore, finding ways to reduce the toxins in our bodies are crucial to good health. Dry Body Brushing…
Lady Gaga “comes out” as a Fibro Fighter Have you noticed the media frenzy this past week? Fibromyalgia is trendy!! Lady Gaga declared on her Twitter feed that she too battles with Fibromyalgia. As she…
Introduction Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia are both chronic pain conditions that extend far beyond muscles and joints. While they are often discussed in terms of widespread pain, fatigue, and nervous system dysfunction,…