Today marks a very important day for Lupus patients, as the FDA has approved a new drug to treat the autoimmune disease. The following news release is making Lupus headlines tonight across the Internet!  Lupus … [Read more...] about FDA Approves BENLYSTA for Lupus
Chronic Illnesses
Breakdown At Doctor’s Office Yesterday – Maybe A Breakthrough?
I am normally not a very emotional person and I don't cry a lot. My son and I were just talking about crying the other week and I told him that it was okay to cry and he said, "But mom, you don't cry". I told him I have cried … [Read more...] about Breakdown At Doctor’s Office Yesterday – Maybe A Breakthrough?
Sinusitis & Bladder Issues – My Life Is So Much Fun
I knew I was feeling too well there for a while. I get my hopes up, feel well for a while and think that maybe just this once, I am finally getting my life and my health under control. Then I get this bad sinus infection … [Read more...] about Sinusitis & Bladder Issues – My Life Is So Much Fun
Empathy & Tough Love Comes with Chronic Illness
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
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…