What causes a Fibromyalgia flare up? That is something I have been trying to figure out for over 3 years now. So, tonight at 8:30 p.m. my body decided to completely give out on me. No advanced warning...no preview of coming attractions... just flat-out locked up and said "I'm done!" I probably should have expected… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Flare-up
Living Daily with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia sucks lolly-pops. (That is a much nicer way to say something crass.) And it really does! Like, really, really, really bad. When you are dealing with the pain that befalls you on any given day, it is overwhelming! The pain of Fibromyalgia is indescribable! Here I sit after my second rest of the day.… Continue reading Living Daily with Fibromyalgia
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
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
Fibromyalgia and Extreme Weather Changes Don’t MixÂ
What is a major FIBRO day? Well, today is, of course! Why? Because today's episode is due to a change in the weather. Rain, wind, and storms make for a very blustery fall day and it is what I awoke to today. I knew what type of weather it was before my eyes opened. The… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Extreme Weather Changes Don’t MixÂ
Fibromyalgia and Exercise
There are many forms of exercise for Fibro sufferers. I have had inquiries as to whether or not the pool therapy and the myofascial massage I tried this past summer has benefited me. In all honesty, I would have to say no. The pool therapy made my normal daily routine more cumbersome to maneuver through.… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Exercise
Stress and Fibromyalgia
If you suffer from Fibromyalgia, stress can be a contributing factor to flares. How do you handle stress? Well, that has been an ongoing investigation for this Momma! I am a homeschooling mother with six children still living at home, four still being educated by me, and four already out of the house. Stress just… Continue reading Stress and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and the Guilt Complex
You may have read on other blogs about how some people with Fibromyalgia lovingly tell friends and family that they cannot attend an event or host a gathering and bow-out "gracefully." In this post I we will speak about the realities of the guilt involved by doing this and its repercussions on your health.There is… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and the Guilt Complex
Finding the Blessings in Fibromyalgia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, Â we headed farther… Continue reading Ripe Peaches and a Fibro Day
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
Fibro Migraines
Migraines are a drag. Fibro Migraines are worse because they engulf your whole being. Time has a way of moving by too quickly, but when you have Fibromyalgia, it tends to go by slower, especially if you are having more pain than usual. When you get a Fibromyalgia migraine, you lose blocks of time out… Continue reading Fibro Migraines
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!
