Is it possible to see Fibromyalgia as a blessing??? Well, if you have been diagnosed with this horrific illness, I am sure that is the last adjective you would use to describe it. As a stay-at-home-mother I can assure you that you need to find the good in the not-so-good on most days! Children crying,… Continue reading Finding the Blessings in Fibromyalgia
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Heart Arrhythmia and Autoimmune Disorders
Heart Arrhythmia and Autoimmune Disorders-Do they go hand-in-hand? For the past two weeks I have been resting after being admitted to the hospital for heart palpitations. Needless to say, it was a little bit scary to have your ticker out of joint. For me, it began at noon on a Wednesday and was still occurring… Continue reading Heart Arrhythmia and Autoimmune Disorders
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The Realities of Daily Living with Fibromyalgia
Okay, so let's talk about the realities of having Fibromyalgia or another chronic pain disease. Few websites or blogs will touch on this subject. I will do my best to do so. See, I am a daily Fibromyalgia warrior. I fight the battle of pain every day and it is a very real issue for… Continue reading The Realities of Daily Living with Fibromyalgia
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Fibro-Fog and Remembering what you Forgot
Fibro-fog is a real battle. It is not necessarily a daily fight for me, but when it does occur, it is quite hard to handle. As I write this, I am suffering from Fibro-fog. The words just evaporate from my mind faster than I can think them. I feel like I am chasing word rabbits… Continue reading Fibro-Fog and Remembering what you Forgot
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Fibromyalgia and Perseverance
Do you have Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or another chronic invisible illness? Perhaps you have an over-lap condition to Lupus like, Sjogren's Syndrome, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Scleroderma? If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions, please know you are not alone. When I was first diagnosed… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Perseverance
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Another Day with Fibromyalgia
Today was another "normal" day with Fibromyalgia. What does that mean, "normal"? It means we live through the day doing what needs to be done, resting when we need to rest and muddling through the stormy sea of unending pain that seems to always be our constant companion. Yes, today was another day with Fibromyalgia.… Continue reading Another Day with Fibromyalgia
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The Weather and Fibromyalgia
The weather can be a real drag when you suffer from Fibromyalgia. Sunny days can cause rashes and even cause you to have a flare! Rainy days can cause a flare as well. What to do??? I have begun applying sunscreen each day as part of my morning routine. I use Neutrogena Beach Defense Water… Continue reading The Weather and Fibromyalgia
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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. Â While in the pool, it was not so bad, but walking out....that was a different… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Massage
