Today I am just writing a blog about living with Fibromyalgia. What does that mean? It means that I am just a normal person whose life has ups and down same as anyone. Sad days, happy days. Emotional days and steady days. I am just your average Jolene who has a life she is trying… Continue reading Just a Blog About Fibro
Category: Fibromyalgia Pain
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I try to keep my blog topics on the lighter side of pain...which is somewhat of a challenge since pain is my daily companion. Take today. I am dealing with the pains from the past 72 hours of non-stop preparing for a double going away party for our two sons who have joined the United… Continue reading
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Smile to Hide the Pain?
No where is it written that life is easy because you have no physical pain. No where is it written that life is easy because you don't.
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Sensitive, Burning Skin and Fibromyalgia
This evening I went out to dinner with my hubby and 19 year old son and just as we were leaving, it began to rain. As I made my way to the car, those raindrops felt like they were burning my skin with each pelting drop. By the time I got to the vehicle I… Continue reading Sensitive, Burning Skin and Fibromyalgia
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Cold Weather and Fibromyalgia
Today was a tough one. After all the cooking that was done by me the past few days, what with Valentine's Day and a son's birthday (which yielded 14 people) this Fibro body was struggling. Add a previously scheduled photo shoot this afternoon for our family's 5th Bluegrass music CD cover (taken by your friendly… Continue reading Cold Weather and Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia, the Weather and Family Meals
Why is weather a factor for Fibromyalgia sufferers? I mean, just when you think the pacing you have been doing daily, (giving yourself adequate rest and not over doing it), and trying your best to get through the week, it drops out of the sky and rains. Literally. Well, such has been my prior two… Continue reading Fibromyalgia, the Weather and Family Meals
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Exercise and Fibromyalgia
Exercise is vital to everyone's health, but when you have Fibromyalgia, exercise seems like a daunting task. The daily pains from Fibro make even the simplest of chores seem overwhelming. How does one make an exercise regimen when just getting up and going is a task all its own? This seems to be a real… Continue reading Exercise and Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia and Driving
Fibromyalgia and driving don't go hand-in-hand, at least for me. My experiences have always been less than agreeable. Even going shopping or to the city for a doctor's appointment, wreak havoc on my body. Yesterday, I had to drive over an hour to take one if my sons to a doctor's appointment in the city.… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Driving
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Trying to Out-run Fibromyalgia Pain
When I am hurting and in need of rest, oddly, I'll get a vision of me outside, running very fast. In that vision, I have a desire to run non-stop; to run with all my might as if someone or something is chasing me...Maybe even over-exert my physical form like I am trying to prove… Continue reading Trying to Out-run Fibromyalgia Pain
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The Christmas Season with Fibromyalgia
I don't know about you, but when Thanksgiving is over my thoughts immediately turn to the Christmas Season!! The day after Thanksgiving I love turning my house from Pumpkins and Autumn Leaves to Nutcrackers and Reindeer!! Having Fibromyalgia means the transformation takes me a bit longer to achieve then it once did...but I still love… Continue reading The Christmas Season with Fibromyalgia
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Thanksgiving with Fibromyalgia
Happy Thanksgiving! Whew! It's been quite a week. This morning I awoke feeling like a brick building had collapsed on top of me. I felt as if I had to will each brick off of me before I could even get up. My body is sore and achey. It feels like the flu...only it's not.… Continue reading Thanksgiving with Fibromyalgia
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Enjoying Thanksgiving with Fibromyalgia
So, the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us! Let's talk about how to make it a success when your dealing with Fibromyalgia! What makes a holiday? Family? Food? Friends? What makes it Thanksgiving? Family? Food? Friends? More food? It goes without saying that food is the number one word associated with Thanksgiving. Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing,… Continue reading Enjoying Thanksgiving with Fibromyalgia
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Living Through Daily Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia pain is a constant, never-ending type of pain that Fibros battle daily with no reprieve in sight. Here is a post about part of a "normal" day in the life of a Fibro-Momma... ******************* So I just came inside from a forced walk in our pasture with my dog. I say forced, not because… Continue reading Living Through Daily Fibromyalgia Pain
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Fibromyalgia, Beta Blockers and PVC Heart Arrhythmia
I have Fibromyalgia. I also have been diagnosed with a PVC Heart Arrhythmia and I have learned how the Beta Blockers affect me, both for the good and the not-so-good. I have been taking a Beta Blocker for over six weeks now after a bout with my heart where it would not stop missing beats… Continue reading Fibromyalgia, Beta Blockers and PVC Heart Arrhythmia
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24-48 Hour Fibromyalgia Delayed Reaction
Today I suffered the typical what I call "The 24-48 Hour Fibromyalgia Delayed Reaction." That delay is when our body reacts to what we did 24-48 hours before-hand. It's a part of Fibro that is frustrating. Most Fibros will get used to this happening to their bodies and learn to live through it. What does… Continue reading 24-48 Hour Fibromyalgia Delayed Reaction
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Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Massage
If you suffer from Fibromyalgia, then Myofascial Massage may work for you! Yesterday was my first day of PT for this. Before, I had tried water therapy via a pool where they had me walking and doing various legs exercises. While in the pool, it was not so bad, but walking out....that was a different… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Massage
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Daily Life and Fibromyalgia
Daily life with Fibromyalgia is not an easy thing. Life still goes on. The sun still rises and the family still wakes up. Shopping still needs to happen, laundry still needs to be washed, dried, folded and put away. Dishes still need to be completed before the next meal....and we don't need to talk about… Continue reading Daily Life and Fibromyalgia
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We Interrupt this Day for a Major Fibro Flare
So, today I had a major Fibro flare. See, I sewed yesterday with my ten-year old daughter who has been wanting me to teach her how to sew an apron. (It was on my summer "to do" list and well, it is summer, after all.) Of course that means I had to make an apron… Continue reading We Interrupt this Day for a Major Fibro Flare
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Ripe Peaches and a Fibro Day
Yesterday we drove just over 1.5 hours away to play music at a nursing home. As always, it was great fun meeting the residents and playing music! Then we all stopped at our favorite place-Cracker Barrel- for dinner. Does anyone NOT like that place? Seriously, it is the best! (Just saying!) Afterward, we headed farther… Continue reading Ripe Peaches and a Fibro Day
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New “Normal” Fibro Day
Today was what I would call one of my regular "new normal" days. I awoke with the usual pains and stiffness while slowly making my way to the bathroom to begin my daily routine. I got my husband's coffee and apple prepared for his departure to work. I poured my own cup of coffee, made… Continue reading New “Normal” Fibro Day
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When a Fibromyalgia Migraine hits…
Today was a Fibromyalgia migraine day. I awoke with the familiar feeling of how migraines befall me. The normal awakening to feeling run over and hurting was there, but it was the deep joint aching. Almost a burning feeling. Like your tendons and ligaments are literally peeling away from the bone. That hazy head feeling… Continue reading When a Fibromyalgia Migraine hits…
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Fibromyalgia Frustration
What is my biggest frustration?? Well, it would be choosing how to use what energy I have to complete the things that need to be done in a day. Especially when there are so many things that need to be done. If I break these down to the bare necessities then I am faced with the… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Frustration
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4th of July
I have Fibromyalgia and Lupus. I love holidays. The 4th of July is no exception! I love this holiday but holidays don't always like me! I awoke to the girls putting up decorations on our covered patio at 6:30am! I began to think about our son who serves in the U.S. Navy and is under… Continue reading 4th of July
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Travel and Fibro Pain Don’t Mix
Travel and Fibro always leave me hurting! Well, this past weekend I traveled 1.5 hours away and celebrated 27 years with the love of my life. He is the best! We had a nice time. I was on Ibuprofen around the clock because I had another blessed PT appointment the day before. We ate at… Continue reading Travel and Fibro Pain Don’t Mix
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Fibromyalgia and Pool Therapy
Last month I began Physical Therapy. (I am doing everything I can to try to ease the pains of this dreaded disease). Because of the Fibromyalgia, water therapy was recommended. So, down into the water I went, doing walking laps and other various leg exercises. It felt pretty decent while I was doing it. Once… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Pool Therapy
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Doing daily tasks when you hurt
Today I hurt. This is not unusual since I have Fibromyalgia. I spent the past seven days living my life as wife and mother. With Fibro it is not as easy as it used to be *sigh*. Last weekend, I made and decorated a cake for our son's high school graduation party. After "writing" Congratulations… Continue reading Doing daily tasks when you hurt
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Hello World! I think this Blog has taken flight!
Well, I think this Fibromyalgia and Lupus Blog might actually be getting off the ground! Today was a rough day for me after coming off a weekend of watching the kiddos play music. We had driven 1.5 hours away yesterday. Driving is so hard on my body-even just sitting in the 15 passenger van while… Continue reading Hello World! I think this Blog has taken flight!
