I’m often asked if Fibromyalgia is as painful as people say, and if so what does that pain feel like? It’s not an easy question to answer because Fibromyalgia and the resulting pain are complicated. However: Yes, Fibromyalgia is incredibly painful It’s not one type of pain, there are multiple ways of feeling that pain.…Continue reading How is Fibromyalgia so painful and what does the pain feel like?
Category: Fibromyalgia
How to live with TMJ disorder as a side effect of Fibromyalgia
I’d never heard of TMJ until I had Fibromyalgia and started seeing the two words paired together. It’s not surprising as Fibromyalgia is one of those illnesses doctors rarely explain correctly because they’re too busy to pay attention. One of those random symptoms is TMJ or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). What is the TMJ (temporomandibular…Continue reading How to live with TMJ disorder as a side effect of Fibromyalgia
How heat intolerance can be an annoying and overlooked symptom of Fibromyalgia
Heat intolerance and temperature sensitivity are often overlooked side effects of Fibromyalgia. They don’t kill you except in the most extreme situations, so doctors don’t typically address them. Or if they do address them, they simply advise you to stay inside and avoid the sun. Unfortunately, it’s never that simple. Heat intolerance itself has its…Continue reading How heat intolerance can be an annoying and overlooked symptom of Fibromyalgia
The ultimate guide to Fibromyalgia and how to treat it
Receiving a Fibromyalgia diagnosis can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, while there is no cure there are Fibromyalgia treatment options. I’m fairly confident that in the last ten years I’ve tried most of them! Some work better than others, and each answer is individual, but a Fibromyalgia diagnosis is not a death sentence. So here’s…Continue reading The ultimate guide to Fibromyalgia and how to treat it
Disabled Women in History: Florence Nightingale and Fibromyalgia
Florence Nightingale and Fibromyalgia seem like an unusual parring, but May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and it’s time to raise awareness of Florences’ Fibromyalgia like symptoms that disabled her for most of her life. She was a hero and inspiration to many women through nursing, but no matter how hard she worked, doctors still said…Continue reading Disabled Women in History: Florence Nightingale and Fibromyalgia
15 Top recommendations for living with fibromyalgia by those who know
Living with Fibromyalgia is a delicate dance, which is why May’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Month is so important. The bloggers at the Fibro Blogger Directory got together to provide the ultimate post for Fibromyalgia recommendations. Each blogger has a link with the rest of the blog post, so definitely head over to other blogs to read…Continue reading 15 Top recommendations for living with fibromyalgia by those who know
What are the best medications for fibromyalgia?
Disclaimer: This content should not be substituted for medical advice. Please seek the advice of your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. The content in this posts links to many NIH studies, but I am no expert on these topics. This blog is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute…Continue reading What are the best medications for fibromyalgia?
Why showering with Fibromyalgia is the worst thing ever
A few months ago I shared on twitter and Instagram that I finally purchased a shower chair, because showering with Fibromyalgia is rough. This was something I put off for years because I didn’t consider myself disabled enough and I am stubborn. Now that I have the chair I feel foolish for waiting so long,…Continue reading Why showering with Fibromyalgia is the worst thing ever
Everything you need to know about chronic pain in 2020
2020 has definitely been a strange year. I’ve spent so much time at home or wearing a mask in public that I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been. Despite that, my chronic pain has continued to be out of control, and I don’t think I’m the only one. Of my top posts in 2020, almost all…Continue reading Everything you need to know about chronic pain in 2020
What is brain fog? Everything you need to know and more
Brain fog and fibro fog. It’s arguably the most frustrating symptom of Fibromyalgia, chronic illness, and chronic pain. It’s bad enough to lose control over your body, but it’s maddening to lose control over your mind. What is fibro fog or brain fog? When you have fibro fog or brain fog, you feel like information…Continue reading What is brain fog? Everything you need to know and more