When you have deadlines to meet and you suffer from Fibromyalgia, that can make one's week extremely difficult to get through. I don't know about you, but when I have a deadline it causes my adrenaline to kick in, allowing me to accomplish the task at hand, but the after effects can be debilitating. My… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Deadlines
Getting through a Fibro Day
Living with Fibromyalgia is a daily, moment-by-moment battle. This is my battle every day.
When a Fibromyalgia Flare Never Seems to End
When a Fibromyalgia flare never seems to end, what do you do? How about when "life" seems to overtake you and the Fibro has you immobilized and you can barely move from the intense pain that has befallen your Fibro body, what about that? Does your pain seem to come and go on different parts… Continue reading When a Fibromyalgia Flare Never Seems to End
Here Comes the Sun
Good Friday! And yes, it is a good Friday, because the sun has finally decided to show itself! It has been a very dreary and wet early spring. I regret to say that I have not felt much like writing. I have been sad with my Navy Sailor returning back to his post after a… Continue reading Here Comes the Sun
Gardening with Fibromyalgia
Gardening can be rough on anyone but if you have Fibromyalgia, even rougher! This Fibro Momma will show you how it's done! So I decided to take a moment and write. I am waiting for the timer to go off on a batch of blueberry and a batch of banana muffins. I also just finished… Continue reading Gardening with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Surprises
Fibromyalgia means surprises but I never expected the surprise I got today. Today I had a baby shower to attend at Noon and our family's first music engagement of the year began at 4pm. I knew my body should not do both, but the shower was for a dear friend's daughter and I could… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Surprises
Weather Changes and Pain
"There's a change in the weather, says I" Yep. It's true. I don't need the weather app to tell me a storm is coming. I can feel it. Hours before it happens, I know. My hips, my knees, and my shoulders. You know, any part of me with ball and sockets...and everything on me that hinges and… Continue reading Weather Changes and Pain
Fibromyalgia and NOT over-doing it!
I'm a Fibromyalgia Warrior and it's the last week in February and the good Lord has given me a day of sunshine! So, after school lessons were done, we headed outside to enjoy the day! However, this Momma decided to attack the neglected patio due to dreary winter weather instead of sitting quietly in the… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and NOT over-doing it!
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
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
Fibromyalgia Knees
I have Fibromyalgia knees. What is that, you may ask? That, my friend is the price one pays for having a grand condition such as Fibromyalgia! Fibro knees are sore. Fibro knees feel like they are swollen-but there is no sign of swelling. Fibro knees hurt to sit down and then stand back up. Fibro… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Knees
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
Is Fibromyalgia Progressive?
This month marks the 3-year anniversary of my diagnosis with Fibromyalgia. I wish I could say that the past 3 years I have stayed the way I was at my diagnosis. However, my experience has led me to conclude that Fibromyalgia is a progressive condition. When I was first diagnosed, my pain levels were at… Continue reading Is Fibromyalgia Progressive?
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
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
Fibromyalgia and Dividing your Chores
When you have Fibromyalgia, you have to divide up your chores into segments. That means NOT doing things all in one day. For me, this is a hard rule to follow. Especially when my old, pre-fibro self used to "do-it-all" in one day! Take summer gardening. Once upon a time used to pick, wash, cook… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Dividing your Chores
Fibromyalgia Flare
I am in the middle of a Fibromyalgia flare. Usually I have an idea of what caused it, but this time nothing I did comes to mind. Usually the flare only lasts a few days. So far I am on day four. I can try to psycho-analyze it; maybe narrow the options and get a… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Flare
Homeschooling with Fibromyalgia
Homeschooling with Fibromyalgia can be a challenge. It's now January of 2018 and I am trying to get back into the swing of the school schedule. That means I have been preparing schedules for me to follow; schedules for me to adhere to when I'm having a (new normal) pain day, an "I feel like… Continue reading Homeschooling with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia-When the family gets sick
When you have Fibromyalgia life does not stop, not even when family gets sick. The chores still need to get done. The dinner still needs to get made. The laundry still needs to be washed. If you suffer from this dread condition and are raising a family, I can relate to you. I have a… Continue reading Fibromyalgia-When the family gets sick
Fibromyalgia and Emotional Stress
Stress can wreak havoc on anyone's health, but for a person with Fibromyalgia, it can be gruesome. Emotional Stress effects people in different ways. Sadness, grief, joy and laughter are all emotions, but when intense sadness befalls a Fibro sufferer, it causes pain like no other. Recently I encountered a situation where my emotions rose… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Emotional Stress
Happy 2018 with Fibromyalgia
Happy 2018 with Fibromyalgia! What? Can you even put the word "happy" with Fibromyalgia? No, not really. But it is a new year and everyone says "Happy New Year!!", right? A positive outlook is crucial with a condition like Fibromyalgia. Sadly, I must admit that I am not always as upbeat as I try to… Continue reading Happy 2018 with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and Sewing
So, the other night I decided to pretend I didn't have Fibromyalgia. I know what you're thinking. How can you forget that you're in pain? How can you forget the gnawing, aching feelings that last 24/7? How can you forget??? Well, back in my old life of non-Fibro when my oldest daughters were young, I… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Sewing
Christmas Visitors and FibromyalgiaÂ
Who doesn't love the holidays? All the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, the twinkling lights everywhere you look, and the entourage of visitors that pass through your home. It's like something out of Currier and Ives or Norman Rockwell painting. However, even if you have one visitor this holiday season it can still wreak… Continue reading Christmas Visitors and FibromyalgiaÂ
Fibromyalgia and the Hustle and Bustle of Christmas
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas I have definitely been reminded by my body that I have Fibromyalgia. There have been countless times I wish I didn't-probably every moment of the day-because there is so much I want to do and so much I cannot do, anymore. It seems this holiday… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and the Hustle and Bustle of Christmas
Fibromyalgia, Stress and Fibro-fog
Fibromyalgia, stress and Fibro-fog do not go hand-in-hand. When I awoke this morning I knew what kind of day I was going to have because my brain was not thinking clearly. I immediately set out to stay calm, move slowly, follow a list, and keep my day as structured and orderly as possible. I think… Continue reading Fibromyalgia, Stress and Fibro-fog
The Faces of Fibromyalgia
Today I attended a wake of a dear friend's husband. His death was unexpected and hit the family very hard. The line for the wake was wrapped around the building and it took 3 hours to get to the front to show your respects. As I stood in that line I began to notice all… Continue reading The Faces of Fibromyalgia
Fibro-Flare and the Holidays
I am in the midst of a Fibro-Flare. It started this past Sunday with a migraine that completely wiped me out. It was a total down day! The week before was Thanksgiving and I think my schedule I had made last week for me to follow was way too hard on me. My body could… Continue reading Fibro-Flare and the Holidays
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
Thanksgiving with FibromyalgiaÂ
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 FibromyalgiaÂ
Wednesday of Thanksgiving week with Fibromyalgia
Well, yesterday was Wednesday of my Thanksgiving week. I have Fibromyalgia and I feel like I have it... I have been baking and preparing for Thanksgiving all week and I tried to complete the list I had made earlier in the week to keep me in track. In conjunction with a turkey craft and Jell-o… Continue reading Wednesday of Thanksgiving week with Fibromyalgia
Fibro Tuesday and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Baking
Well, It is Tuesday afternoon of Thanksgiving week and I just finished baking 6 pumpkin pies, one coconut cream and one vanilla cream pie. My "helpers" have been fighting a virus that causes a headache and makes them lethargic and seems to last about 24 hours so I baked all the pies, save the vanilla… Continue reading Fibro Tuesday and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Baking
