Fibromyalgia
- Bedford, NH
- Blog Topics: Fibromyalgia
My Latest Posts
Coping and how to be kind to yourself!
The key to coping with fibromyalgia is accepting that the problem is chronic, learning how to minimize the pain, and finding the good things within a painful life. The reality...
My feelings on the awareness of fibromyalgia
Sharing facts about fibromyalgia on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook can help educate the public about what it’s like to live with the condition. Fibromyalgia...
Brain Fog - The most frustrating thing about Fibromyalgia
Brain Fog. How to explain this to people, when you are in the middle of a conversation - then your thought pattern is gone. You stop talking. Your ability to continue with word...
Fibromyalgia is not who I am.
FibromyalgiaWhen I heard the Dx at first, I said there is a mistake. Even if it was a tumor that would have to be removed, I would take that dx. I then went to a different Doctor,...
My methods for managing fibro flare-ups
Discuss how do you manage a fibromyalgia flare-upDepending on the severity of the flare - medication, heat, quiet, meditation, all help, but may not take the flare away. I had...
My experience living with an invisible illness
How have you responded to people telling you that "You don't look sick"? People do not understand "Invisible Illnesses". After all these years, I have found a website I refer...
Share your coping strategies
I meditate. If possible, I do so in a quiet room. If I am out and about, I have guided meditation on my phone, along with the Rosary. I find both very helpful. Life! I love...
Lifestyle changes that you have acquired since your diagnosis
At this time, I am unable to do the outdoor things I enjoyed like kayaking, walks around lakes, gardening,When dx with this condition, it is easy to become depressed. It is also...
My Diagnosis Story
I have always had pain. Excruciating pain. There is never a time when I did not, but you always push through and do what needs to be done. I have 3 sons, when I was diagnosed...
