I have just finished reading Parting the Fog: The Personal Side of Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Sue Jones and there was a part in the book that really struck a chord with me. It is the chapter where Sue talks … [Read more...] about Who Has Stood By You & Your Chronic Illness?
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Love, Understanding & Compassion Are A Two Way Street
As I sat down to write this post, I found that typing these words were not easy. It was not easy because it's always a difficult thing to realize, then admit (especially to the world) one's own faults. But here I am, once … [Read more...] about Love, Understanding & Compassion Are A Two Way Street
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
Disability Myths Debunked In Invisible Illnesses & Chronic Pain
Disability and handicapped are two words that have come to haunt many invisible illness sufferers. In case you are reading about chronic illness for the first time and you are wondering what in the heck an "invisible … [Read more...] about Disability Myths Debunked In Invisible Illnesses & Chronic Pain
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…