This story is based on an article I read called “30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself.” As I read it, I couldn’t help but think just how true so many of them are and that certain ones are especially appropriate for those of us suffering from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other debilitating conditions. Here are…
Stage 1 You started experiencing pain and fatigue more than before, you’re not sure what is going on but you hurt and you are tired. You can hold a job, you can make it through your day, but you know something isn’t right… so it’s something you’re going to start researching. Stage 2 You are…
Chronic pain is increasingly rampant today. Yet, chronic pain and chronic illnesses are often invisible. In many cases there are no casts, visible rashes or runny nose involved. Chronic pain sufferers often appear “normal,” perhaps only a bit more fragile or sad than average. I suffered from chronic headaches for four-and-a-half years and from chronic hip…
Chronic, widespread pain, muscle spasms and weakness, migraines, morning stiffness, sensitivity to touch, insomnia, and brain fog are recognizable symptoms of fibromyalgia. But these are not the only struggles associated with the syndrome. Here are 6 aspects of chronic illness the doctors don’t share with you. Shame Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is nothing to…
September 28, 2017 – by admin – Leave a Comment Fibromyalgia affects more than 5 million people in the U.S and the figures are increasing. There are many uncomfortable symptoms of Fibromyalgia. It is known as an invisible illness because people cannot see the manner in which people suffer from the disease. Generally, Fibromyalgia is a very serious condition that…
By admin – May 16, 2018 0 44 Juliette Virzi If you live with anxiety, you might be familiar with some of the seemingly “harmless” but incredibly hurtful things people often say to those struggling with it. Sometimes these “harmless” comments come in the form of a question. (Have you tried meditating?) Sometimes they come with a “solution” via…
IN: FIBROMYALGIA 2 of the Worst Fibromyalgia Symptoms By Tressia Demaskie, As we know, fibromyalgia comes with a wide variety of symptoms. The amount of symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. I wouldn’t say there was any one symptom that makes living with fibromyalgia easy; however, I think some aren’t quite as difficult as others. One of…
By admin On November 29, 2017 In Uncategorized Leave a comment By: Kortney Briggis You’ve probably read about fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain, fatigue and fibro fog, but the list of possible symptoms is far-reaching and body-wide. Those tiny lists don’t even begin to describe our experience! I put together this “monster list” of 60+ symptoms to let you know that you’renotalone!…
By medlineplus On November 4, 2017 In Fibromyalgia Tagged Fibro Leave a comment Fibromyalgia made it hard for 46 year old Vera to get her legs out of bed in the morning. As she moved toward the bathroom and began her toilette the pangs of pain moved to her hands, head and neck. It brought tears to her eyes. It made…
admin HOME UNCATEGORIZED 6 MYSTERIOUS SYMPTOMS THAT ARE RELATED TO FIBROMYALGIA By Wyatt Myers Medically Reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD Fibromyalgia: What We Know and Don’t Know Learn the basics from Dr. Z about this sometimes mysterious illness and how it is most commonly treated. If you havefibromyalgia, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the chronic pain and fatigue…