Sex is everywhere in today’s world. It forces its way into every facet of life whether we notice it or not. We are exposed to sex in marketing tactics, on the big screen, in music, and more. Everywhere a person looks there is sex in some way, shape, or form. It’s hard to escape its …
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Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of being interviewed by the editor of the Italian edition of The Fibromyalgia Magazine. During the interview, questions were asked about how the health system supports me as a fibro mom and the importance of disseminating correct information about fibromyalgia. It was then I realized how much healthcare has failed …
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Traveling with fibromyalgia can be tricky, and traveling with your kids has its moments, too. But traveling without your kids? That took more planning than any other trip I’ve had before. I learned a lot that first time I traveled without them, both what to do and NOT do. So here are my tips for …
One of the most difficult transitions of my life was my divorce. Another one was transitioning to single parenting with fibromyalgia. Since the onset of symptoms after the birth of my first child, I’ve had a partner to share the ups and downs of fibro. After the divorce, I had to learn how to do …
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Fibromyalgia can be painful enough, but pregnancy will amplify the already persistent pain, stomach issues, achy joints, and chronic fatigue. This can make any woman (and their loved ones) feel helpless. Healing options are limited while pregnant, but there are options for relief with fibromyalgia and pregnancy. This article first appeared in The Fibromyalgia Magazine, February 2018. Get …
This article first appeared in The Fibromyalgia Magazine, April 2018. Get the digital copy of the magazine from Pocketmags. Wearing a bra is a literal pain for fibromyalgia warriors. Wearing an improperly fitting bra can cause additional discomfort. Here are some tips on how to minimize the pain of wearing a bra in part two of …
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Allodynia is a common co-morbid condition meaning a bra can literally be a pain – that’s why fibromyalgia and bras do NOT go hand-in-hand.
Fibromyalgia is a stressing condition in of itself. External and internal factors can increase the severity of stress further impacting the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Last summer I separated from my husband of fifteen years and experienced how divorce affects fibromyalgia symptoms. Here’s my story. This article first appeared in The Fibromyalgia Magazine, November 2019. Get the …
