” To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old”, Oliver Wendell Holmes As we age each new year brings hope of change in a positive…
fibromyalgia warriors
Celebrate the resilience of Fibromyalgia warriors, sharing stories of strength, tips for managing symptoms, and resources for support and empowerment.
Male caregiving for the spouse with fibromyalgia
“Caring is pivotal to keeping the human enterprise going, yet its function is invisible in the organization of our daily lives”, Sheila Neysmith This is my 50th blog and I have never yet discussed male…
Fibromyalgia: Numbness, Tingling, Pins, and Needles
” The world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it”, Helen Keller Fibromyalgia is widely recognized for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. However, many people living with the condition…
Linking Together the Causes of Fibromyalgia: “Central Sensitization”
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood disorders in modern medicine. Individuals living with fibromyalgia often experience widespread pain, fatigue, sleep…
Fibromyalgia and Violence: Understanding the Hidden Connection Between Chronic Pain and Trauma
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood medical disorders. Characterized by widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened…
Fibromyalgia and Pain Management Strategies
Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to physical touch or pressure. Although it has been recognized by the medical community…
Fibromyalgia and Setting Limits: Why Healthy Boundaries Are Essential for Living Well
Understanding the Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Personal Boundaries Living with fibromyalgia is about much more than managing physical pain. It is a condition that can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from energy levels…
Fibromyalgia: An Argument Against Being Mentally ‘Ill’
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions in modern medicine. Despite increasing awareness and decades of scientific research, many individuals living with fibromyalgia continue to encounter skepticism from healthcare providers, employers,…
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Siblings or Twins?
Introduction Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), are two of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions in modern medicine. Both can profoundly affect daily life, causing persistent…
Fibromyalgia and Overdoing It: Understanding the Cycle of Pushing Too Hard and Finding Balance
Living with fibromyalgia often feels like walking a tightrope between accomplishing daily responsibilities and protecting your health. Many people with this chronic condition experience a frustrating pattern known as the “push-crash cycle,” where they push…