What gifts do people with Fibromyalgia really want? The gift of people to realize that Fibromyalgia is not fake Fibromyalgia is a legitimate illness that has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, because Fibromyalgia mostly affects women, it has never been taken seriously. People should react to a Fibromyalgia diagnosis with support, not judgment…Continue reading 10 things people with Fibromyalgia really want as gifts this year
6 things to look for in a Fibromyalgia doctor
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
Eyewear for Migraine Sufferers- Axon Optics Review
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. “ Certain wavelengths of light have been known to aggravate migraines as some people have an oversensitive…Continue reading Eyewear for Migraine Sufferers- Axon Optics Review
Invisible illness: when people can’t see your pain
This week is Invisible Illness week, and so I’ve been thinking about what it really means to have an invisible illness and chronic pain. While everyone’s experience is different, this is what invisible illness is to me: Invisible illness is being pressured into doing things you’re too sick to do Invisible illness is being…Continue reading Invisible illness: when people can’t see your pain
What self care means when you have a chronic illness
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned because of chronic illness is the necessity of self-care. Self-care is vital when you have a chronic illness because you can’t help anyone else if you don’t help yourself. I learned this the hard way when I first got sick. I stretched myself to my limits and…Continue reading What self care means when you have a chronic illness
When doctors don’t want to listen to their patients
It’s no secret that I dislike doctors and don’t trust them because they don’t listen to their patients. I have a whole category on my blog entitled “doctors suck” after all. A lot of people wonder how I can dislike doctors when they are thoughtful, educated, and selfless human beings who are just trying to…Continue reading When doctors don’t want to listen to their patients
Vital Plan Restore Program Review
I was given a chance to review the Restore Program by Vital Plan and Dr. Bill Rawls. I’m very picky about which supplements/programs I review as it seems like a lot of them are just out to profit from sick people. However, I picked this program because it’s not just expensive supplements, it comes with…Continue reading Vital Plan Restore Program Review
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
The struggle of parenting with Fibromyalgia
Parenting with Fibromyalgia will always be a struggle. I’m sitting outside my daughter’s dance class waiting for class to be over. I try not to shift too many times in the hard plastic chair, but my body is hurting. There’s chaos all around me as siblings run around parents who are busy making last minute…Continue reading The struggle of parenting with Fibromyalgia
How the opioid epidemic hurts people with chronic pain
The opioid epidemic hurts people with chronic pain THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC AMERICA’S ADDICTION TO OPIOIDS HOW BAD IS AMERICA’S OPIOID EPIDEMIC? HOW TO STOP OPIOID ADDICTION THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC IS RIGHT HERE These are just some of the scare headlines that flash across the news every single day in the US. The media…Continue reading How the opioid epidemic hurts people with chronic pain