In order to stay sane, I always try to find the silver lining in the world of chronic illness. I think one of the true blessings of being sick is that it has helped me to be more empathetic towards others. I find that I can … [Read more...] about Empathy & Tough Love Comes with Chronic Illness
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CFS & Fibromyalgia: It’s A Winter Storm Every Day
When I woke up this morning, I could tell before I even got out of bed what the weather was like outside. No †I’m not a psychic but my body can tell you whatever it is you want to know about the weather without me even … [Read more...] about CFS & Fibromyalgia: It’s A Winter Storm Every Day
FDA Limits Acetaminophen/Opioid Combination Dosages
The FDA announced yesterday, 1/13/11, that they were asking manufacturers of prescription acetaminophen and opioid combination medications to 325 mg. per capsule, tablet or dosage unit, whatever may apply. According to the … [Read more...] about FDA Limits Acetaminophen/Opioid Combination Dosages
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…
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:Â "What is your pain level today on a scale of 1 - 10?"Â I know that it is the … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain – Like the Annoying Person Who Never Leaves
My First Week of Physical Therapy…
Last week I started physical therapy and it went rather well. From what I remember, it is going a lot better for me this time around than what it has previously. I attribute it to the fact that my body is in better physical … [Read more...] about My First Week of Physical Therapy…
FDA Bans Darvocet & Darvon (Propoxyphene) from Market
The FDA removed Darvocet & Darvon from the market on November 19th citing serious heart risk. The FDA also warns that anyone taking these medications should call their doctor immediately. Darvocet & Darvon contain … [Read more...] about FDA Bans Darvocet & Darvon (Propoxyphene) from Market