Fibromyalgia
My life really changed in 1993 when I had a cerebral hemorrhage which caused me to be legally blind, have fine motor issues, balance problems, and had to learn to walk all over again. Having fibro just complicated these issues further and added some new ones like fatigue.
I am married with 2 grown daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 2 son-in-laws.
My husband and I are both Christians and look for ways to worship and serve God.
- Blog Topics: Fibromyalgia
- 2005: fibromyalgia
My Latest Posts
Share What Alternative Therapies You Have Tried
The main alternative therapy that I have had the most success with is the essential oils. When I talk to a lot of mainstream doctors about this therapy, they usually discount it...
How Your Life Has Changed with Fibromyalgia
It definitely has changed me as a person. Naturally an introvert, I had learned to put myself forward and express myself. I was a public speaker, teacher, and saleswoman. Now,...
Lifestyle Changes Since Diagnosis
Since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia I have slowed down more than I had even after my cerebral hemorrhage. After that happened I had to re-learn and re-train my body and muscles...
If You or Someone You Love Were Able to Be Symptom-free for One Day, How Would You Spend the Time?
If I were symptom-free for one day? Only One? It would have to be a day that my husband was not working. Then we could do something together. He loves to travel, so we could...
Share Your Daily Self Care Goals
My number 1 self-care goal is to get enough sleep. Often this is difficult to do. I know that setting a routine bedtime and rituals help me sleep better. With my husband working...
Share Your Coping Strategies
Whenever I get upset my first reaction is to go off and be alone. Usually, I am alone already so I press my lips together, clinch my jaw and continue doing whatever I am doing....
What It Is Like to Live with an Invisible Illness
I have lived with an invisible illness for a long time. In 1993, I had a cerebral hemorrhage that left me visually impaired. Although I am almost blind, I still have to wear...
Your Support System for Fibromyalgia
All of my life I have depended on God, my family, and church family. All of them have helped me to handle situations that have occurred in life. The good as well as the bad and...
How Has Fibromyalgia Impacted Your Role as a Mom?
I was not diagnosed with fibromyalgia until my girls were in high school and older. But before that, I had a cerebral hemorrhage in 1993 that left me visually impaired and affected...
My Diagnosis Story
Travelling pains over several years. X-rays and lots of blood tests. My primary care doctor treated the pains that I had over the years and then suggested I might have fibromyalgia....
