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I am now 56 years old. I realize I lived with chronic pain and fatigue for over 15 years. In 2008 I finally found a new physician that worked with me to get a diagnosis and treatment. I was living with such pain and fatigue I could barely manage to get out of bed. I had two teenagers and was watching them through my bedroom doorway. With my eldest graduating I knew I had to find a way to still be in his life....so my push in finding a doctor willing to work with me as a partner became my goal. Luckily, I found the one. and Now Live with these diseases with my newly retired husband. I take several medications and use magnesium oil rubbed on the knotted muscles or menthol patches. I try to lie the best life I can. I advocate for all pain warriors.
Kathy Adatte-Ott
  • Blog Topics: Fibromyalgia
  • 2008: Fibromyalgia/Hashimotos/CFS

My Latest Posts

If You Were Able to Come Face to Face with Fibromyalgia, What Would You Say?

Dear fibromyalgia, You will not win. I am a warrior fighting for my strength and endurance every day. You are just a word that describes the pain I experience throughout my whole...

June 01, 2020

Staying Positive with Fibromyalgia

It is vital to keep a positive attitude while suffering from fibromyalgia. It is a very isolating disease. If you wish to overcome the many obstacles, you need to believe you...

March 19, 2020

Share Your Coping Strategies

After a dozen years as a Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue warrior, I can honestly see what has been helpful in coping. In the beginning when I was bed bound, Christian music by...

December 17, 2019

How Your Life Has Changed with Fibromyalgia

I was always an extroverted person and felt confident in myself. Fibromyalgia is an isolating disease. It took my confidence and left me introverted. I taught elementary level...

November 21, 2019

Navigating Love with Fibromyalgia

I married a man a lot like my Dad 37 years ago. My husband, Brian tries to be supportive. He tried to understand from the beginning because I was bedridden with pain and fatigue...

October 29, 2019

Kathy Adatte-Ott | Your Support System for Fibromyalgia

Your Support System for Fibromyalgia

First, I want to express I am one of the lucky ones, my husband is a great supporter. He is helpful, not always consistent, but he knows when the pain has beat me. So, the key...

January 30, 2019

Kathy Adatte-Ott | Share Your Feelings on the Awareness of Fibromyalgia

Share Your Feelings on the Awareness of Fibromyalgia

I was diagnosed over twelve years ago. I feel there is more awareness but it seems fleeting and misleading. The commercials for medications like Lyrica and Cymbalta make it appear...

January 18, 2019

Share Your Daily Self Care Goals

Share Your Daily Self Care Goals

When I wake up each day and walk stiffly to the bathroom I see on my wall,"Today is a good day. " I use that quote to motivate positive thoughts immediately. It helps to place...

September 06, 2018

Kathy Adatte- Ott - Taming the Fibro Beast

Taming the Fibro Beast

Every day I take cymbalta and flexeril. But what I am finding now is that I can control some of my symptoms or the severity of  them. I have found reiki very helpful. I go every...

June 05, 2018

Kathy Adatte- Ott - Share What It Is Like to Live with an Invisible Illness

Share What It Is Like to Live with an Invisible Illness

Because of the commercials, people think if we just take the magic "pill" we feel fine. That is so far from the truth. There is NO magic pill! and the pain is EVERY DAY 24/7....

June 05, 2018