I spend a significant amount of my time in the kitchen, which is why I need some tools to help me out. I don’t particularly like cooking, but with a family, somebody has to do it. Plus I like to eat good food, so it only makes sense that I have to spend time producing…Continue reading 10 kitchen tools for the chronically ill
Why I use humor to cope with chronic illness
Why I use humor to cope with chronic illness Chronic illness isn’t funny I don’t know why you would write something like this This is in poor taste I don’t appreciate people laughing about illness This reflects badly on Fibromyalgia because people will think it’s real These are just some of the comments…Continue reading Why I use humor to cope with chronic illness
Chronic Mom’s 10 most popular posts of 2016
It’s time for Chronic Mom’s popular posts of 2016. 2016 has been an interesting year for me. I’ve finally been healthy enough that I’ve been able to put some effort into my blog (6 kidney stones and a gall bladder removal couldn’t even stop me), and because of that, it has grown significantly. I’ve loved being…Continue reading Chronic Mom’s 10 most popular posts of 2016
How I fake my Fibromyalgia symptoms (or not)
This is how I fake my fibromyalgia symptoms. Exhaustion and fatigue When I’m faking my favorite thing to do is to pretend that I’m exhausted. It can be somewhat taxing to always look like I’ve got an endless version of the flu, but if I apply myself I can really pull it off. When I…Continue reading How I fake my Fibromyalgia symptoms (or not)
Posture Pump review: relief for back and neck pain
Posture Pump review Like much of the rest of my body, my neck hurt and my upper back hurt. I tend to carry my tension there and it can be hard to get rid of that tension. I also spend a lot of my day bent over my computer or my phone which over time…Continue reading Posture Pump review: relief for back and neck pain
Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness
Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness The holidays can be a rough time period for everyone. There’s so much to do it’s easy to feel stressed, hurried, and overwhelmed. It’s even harder if you have a chronic illness and you have to deal with the limitations of your body. Often we can…Continue reading Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness
Pain Relief With Oska Pulse
Pain relief with Oska Pulse Much of my battle with chronic illness has been defined by my never-ending quest to reduce my pain levels. As pain patients are continually demonized by doctors and society pain medicine is harder and harder to get no matter how legitimate your pain is. Because of this, I’ve tried several…Continue reading Pain Relief With Oska Pulse
12 “gifts” that will really help someone with chronic illness
12 gifts that will really help someone with chronic illness this year. You’ve probably already read my serious version of what people with chronic illness really want for Christmas, the following is the wishful thinking version of what people with chronic illness really want this year. It’s that time again, time to think about buying…Continue reading 12 “gifts” that will really help someone with chronic illness
Why people with chronic pain take opioids
I wake up in the morning and immediately feel the crushing pain that has a hold over my entire body. The pain radiates from my shoulders to my toes, but I have to get out of bed so I can get my kids to school. I don’t know how I’m going to do it, but…Continue reading Why people with chronic pain take opioids
10 best gifts for those living with chronic illness
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure for more details. A few weeks ago I shared my favorite spoonie items that I can’t live without, but today I’m sharing the best gifts for chronic illness. After hearing from other spoonies about what products they rely on I’ve added several new items to my…Continue reading 10 best gifts for those living with chronic illness