Things to look for in a Fibromyalgia doctor Finding a doctor willing to consider a fibromyalgia diagnosis can be a long and difficult process. On average it takes about five years to get diagnosed partly because some doctors don’t believe in fibromyalgia and others aren’t willing to treat a condition with no cure. Being dismissed by…Continue reading 6 things to look for in a Fibromyalgia doctor
Category: Fibromyalgia
5 Common Fibromyalgia Myths and why they’re wrong
Despite being around for several decades, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is still widely misunderstood. Patients still struggle with getting a diagnosis, and when they do get a diagnosis helping their friends and family understand their invisible illness can be a challenge. What complicates patients’ lives even more are a myriad of myths and misconceptions that…Continue reading 5 Common Fibromyalgia Myths and why they’re wrong
What life is really like living with Fibromyalgia
Today I stumbled across a Fibromyalgia article found here about living with Fibromyalgia. I have to admit, I gagged a little bit when I read it. I think this embodies all the problems with living with Fibromyalgia advice in one lousy article. These are the suggestions that were offered for coping with Fibromyalgia: Living with Fibromyalgia: Simplistic advice…Continue reading What life is really like living with Fibromyalgia
5 Ways to Cope With Fibromyalgia Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the hallmark symptoms of Fibromyalgia, and it’s probably the symptom that I personally struggle with the most. It is all-encompassing and can quickly take over your life, leaving you little to no control. Fatigue is hard to understand, which is why people with Fibromyalgia are told to “just sleep more” or…Continue reading 5 Ways to Cope With Fibromyalgia Fatigue
7 ways to cure your Fibromyalgia
7 ways to cure your Fibromyalgia Drink all the shakes! Take all the pills! Drink milk from a Himalayan mountain goat by the light of the full moon! All the Fibromyalgia cures out there are totally legitimate, you just need to make 300 payments of $99. If you can’t afford that it’s because you’re too…Continue reading 7 ways to cure your Fibromyalgia
I am Fibromyalgia
I know you’re new to this and I snuck up on you without your knowing. Now that you’re stuck with me I thought I’d introduce myself. Hi, I’m Fibromyalgia. The first thing you need to know about me is that I’m invisible. No one else can see me, no one else can feel me, and…Continue reading I am Fibromyalgia
Stop scamming patients by pretending there’s a cure to Fibromyalgia
Stop scamming patients by pretending there’s a cure for Fibromyalgia. People are tired of hearing if they do “ONE EASY THING!!” all their symptoms will go away, Generic suggestions that definitely do not cure Fibromyalgia Get more sleep Everyone with Fibromyalgia wants more sleep. Fibro patients go to sleep tired and wake up tired. They…Continue reading Stop scamming patients by pretending there’s a cure to Fibromyalgia
Is fibromyalgia fake? 5 fibro myths debunked
You may have landed on this page because you googled “Is fibromyalgia fake” looking to confirm that someone in your life is a lazy hypochondriac. Well unfortunately for you ( but fortunate for them) fibromyalgia is real. Now don’t get me wrong, Fibromyalgia is overdiagnosed. Many people who have chronic pain issues end up getting…Continue reading Is fibromyalgia fake? 5 fibro myths debunked
8 reasons Fibromyalgia is the the absolute worst
In response to the criticism about my “5 ways Fibromyalgia makes you awesome” post being too positive, I decided to write a counter post. I even upped the ante by coming up with eight things, instead of five! Warning: this post contains sarcasm. 1. It turns you into an idiot Fibro fog takes over your…Continue reading 8 reasons Fibromyalgia is the the absolute worst
5 ways Fibromyalgia makes you awesome
Today I dropped a bunch of 2 x 4s on my foot. It’s swollen and bruised, but after letting off a few swear words I went back to my original task. My son asked me if I was going to rest my foot and was surprised when I told him no. His question made me…Continue reading 5 ways Fibromyalgia makes you awesome