Fibromyalgia onset is fairly often preceded by a trauma to the body. Fibro flares are often triggered by “soft” traumas […]
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Dear fibromyalgia, Right Now I hate You
My letter to Fibromyalgia Dear fibromyalgia, right now I hate you! You are a thief and an impostor. You practice […]
Things People With Fibromyalgia *Really* Want for Valentine’s Day
Few things that may seem normal to you, but being sick these small act of kindness means alot to person […]
Somewhere Between Denial and Depression in Fibromyalgia
My lifelong experience with fibromyalgia has seen me slide up and down this continuum. My energy is often spent trying […]
Why an Ice Cream is Poison for People With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and Ice Cream Fibromyalgia flares are the worst part of the disease. One day you are functioning at your […]
Tips for Coping with Fibromyalgia Winter Bugs
Winter bugs are tough for anyone to deal with, but are especially hard for someone with a long-term disease like […]
Microglia in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What are Microglia cells? “It’s not about what the FDA-approved treatments directly target. Fibromyalgia is about neuroinflammation in the central […]
How to Get Through Surgery in Fibromyalgia
Surgeries in Fibromyalgia “It is not a contraindication to have surgery,” says Gordon A. Starkebaum, M.D., emeritus professor of […]
When Little Things Become Big Struggles Because of Chronic Pain
In our daily life, we go through hundreds, or thousands, of small, minuscule movements each day. Most of which we […]