Some people have an irrational fear of doctors. While some of us have been victimized so severely, that we may never trust one again. Since my first chronic illness diagnosis in 2001, my life, has […]
Facing the chronic illness
Category: Research
Did your chronic illness insist that you spend your vacation in bed?
Before fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other chronic illness took over my body, I would return home from a vacation feeling relaxed or energized. At first, my illnesses would require a little more rest while […]
Mr. Fibro Became His Best Advocate
Today Norman aka Mr. Fibro from Men with Fibromyalgia shares how he treats fibromyalgia. Please remember that Norman and I are not medical professionals and cannot give medical advice. We are just sharing our experiences and opinions. Check out Men with Fibromyalgia and […]
Retiring My Wheelchair
For those of you that are new to my blog, I have been chronically ill for 18 years. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, endometriosis, and degenerative disc disease. When I was […]
5 Benefits of Walking Indoors
Before greatly reducing my daily chronic pain level, I worried about how far or long I could be away from home. The fears that my chronic illnesses created prevented me from getting on my feet […]
I Don’t Believe in That Disease
Being retested for a disease whenever a new physician didn’t believe my diagnosis of fibromyalgia or psoriatic arthritis was frustrating. Each time they wasted my money and time by reordering all the same tests, that […]
What Does Fibro Fog Feel Like? – Get To Know This Strange Fibromyalgia Symptom
What is fibro fog and what does it feel like? That is just one of many things I wish my doctor would have explained when I was diagnosed with this chronic condition.He did a fabulous […]
Fibromyalgia Morning Foot Pain – 4 Inexpensive and Easy Ways To Reduce It
We all want to start our mornings off on the right foot, but it’s not always easy when dealing with fibromyalgia morning foot pain! The pain we experience and its severity often varies from morning […]
Having Fibromyalgia But Writing Makes Me Happy
Writing is Healing Just keep writing…just keep writing…just keep…you know Dory’s song? I changed it up a little from swimming to writing. But, ya, hum that to yourself while reading this. In fact, good luck […]
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Emotionally Depleted
Emotionally Smooshed Ever been so emotionally pummelled that you feel like you just can’t breathe? No fun, right? That’s where I’m at right now. I know, I know it’s up to me to get myself […]