I've been sick since Friday and I'm assuming it's the flu bug that has been going around. I've been feeling semi-sick on my stomach and I have a cold and sinus headache and now it's settled in my chest, so I'm coughing with … [Read more...] about ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & the Flu
Fibromyalgia
Study Links Obesity & Fibromyalgia – Not Sure I Completely Agree
A new study that was recently conducted at the University of Utah says that there is a possible link between obesity and an increased severity of Fibromyalgia symptoms. The report says that some Fibromyalgia patients could … [Read more...] about Study Links Obesity & Fibromyalgia – Not Sure I Completely Agree
CFS & Fibromyalgia Symptoms Flare In Cold Weather
The weather is as unpredictable as our ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia symptoms can be. I find that I personally struggle the most with symptoms flaring when the weather and temperatures are at extremes - either really hot, really … [Read more...] about CFS & Fibromyalgia Symptoms Flare In Cold Weather
Inflammation & Pain
Inflammation - a word that Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS patients know all to well - and feel way too much of in our bodies all of the time. As a Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS patient, blood tests always reveal that my body has high … [Read more...] about Inflammation & Pain
What To Do With Those Holiday Blues…
The holidays are meant to be a happy and joyous time but for many suffering from chronic illness and chronic pain, the lonliness, exhaustion and the sickness causes the depressioin to worsen and the holidays are not a fun … [Read more...] about What To Do With Those Holiday Blues…
The Invisibility of ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
I published a picture of myself on this post because it is relevant to what I am about to post. At work the other day, a customer overheard me talking to another employee when I was explaining why I only work a few hours a … [Read more...] about The Invisibility of ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia News Around the Web
Holiday Depression in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Being sick can be depressing, especially if you're watching the world around you celebrate while you're isolated -- either physically or emotionally -- … [Read more...] about ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia News Around the Web
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: Another Doctor Advises to “Just Push Yourself”
When we go to the doctor, we are looking to them for advice, for help and to offer solutions to medical problems that we don't have the knowledge to solve ourselves. But when you have an illness like ME/CFS and/or … [Read more...] about ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: Another Doctor Advises to “Just Push Yourself”
Chronic Pain – Like the Annoying Person Who Never Leaves
When I went in for physical therapy the other day, my therapist asked me that ever-annoying question that us chronic pain sufferers hate to hear: "What is your pain level today on a scale of 1 - 10?" I know that it is the … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain – Like the Annoying Person Who Never Leaves
TMJ Symptoms Worsen – Affecting Dental Health
I hate going to the dentist worse than anything. Everytime I have to go, I dread the thought and I don't want the date to come, but I faithfully go to my check-ups twice a year and for anything else that needs done … [Read more...] about TMJ Symptoms Worsen – Affecting Dental Health