When did you realize that your symptoms were all due to Fibromyalgia?
In addition to chronic pain throughout my body, I am always tired. Sometimes I am so tired that my husband has to help me up the stairs and into bed.…
What do doctors themselves really think about Fibromyalgia?
Well, that’s a loaded question, isn’t it? You are implying that not believing in a condition’s existence is in some way incorrect. An honest answer effectively requires admission of fault,…
What are aggravating factors for Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
This can be a difficult question to answer because fibromyalgia affects everyone in differing ways; however, there is one overarching thing that makes it worse, not moving. Although it can…
How exactly has Fibromyalgia ruined your entire life?
Fibromyalgia did NOT ruin my life, but when I tell you what it has cost me thus far, you will think I’m mistaken. I can no longer exercise in the…
I find myself taking numerous sick days due to pain from my chronic conditions (fibromyalgia, lupus, thyroid disorders, bipolar)
It’s hard to address them all at once. I’ll just mention that your issue with panic attacks is probably both psychological as well as physiological. From your wording, it sounds…
How do you get through the horrible aches and pains from Fibromyalgia without prescription pain meds?
I realize that Fibromyalgiadoesn't affect everyone the same way. I don't think I suffer as much as some people do. Having said that, there are things that I have done…
What did you discover and how did you heal yourself of Fibromyalgia?
What I found in 35,000 hours of work going back to 1978 was that lots of things can start FMS, CFS, and other things; injuries, viruses, bacterial infection, and other…
Have you ever suffered from rapid weight gain from fibromyalgia medication?
Oh boy, what a question and you got the right person to ask, if you research and I don’t mean just google. I mean research the medications you take. You…
What made you think you needed to see a doctor and be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?
Yes, I was diagnosed in 2001. In 1999, I suffered a back injury at work. Even though I followed my treating physician’s advice, including physical therapy and home exercises, the…
What are some ways to soothe bad fibromyalgia flare-ups before bed?
I always find it helpful to soak in a hot Epsom salt bath (the calm scent one or relax one), it helps the aching body as the water cools stay…