Frequently Asked Questions about Fibromyalgia
Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions about fibromyalgia I receive.
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How to Support Someone with a Chronic Illness
Those that do not live with a chronic illness, may not know how to support their friends and/or family living with a chronic illness. Here are some tips on how to support someone with a chronic illness.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
There are many symptoms of fibromyalgia, and these symptoms can vary from person to person. Some of the main symptoms experienced by a majority of people living with fibromyalgia are listed here.
Must-Have Items to Minimize Fibromyalgia Flares
No matter how successfully you manage fibromyalgia symptoms, a flare is inevitable. Whether you lie in bed/on the couch and rest or you go about your typical day during a flare, these are must-have items to minimize fibromyalgia flares. Why a Flare Kit? When you’re experiencing a flare, it can be difficult to concentrate let …
I’m a fibromyalgia thriver!
Being a survivor of fibromyalgia is not enough for me. Surviving implies barely making it; fighting to be here; a lack of fulfillment; feeling powerless. The meaning is endless for me, but it’s all the same – negative and not what I want. I want will change. It means being more than merely surviving. To thrive, for …
How to Understand Chronic Pain
When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic pain, the first part of the treatment path my doctor assigned to me was taking a pain management class. She said to start treating chronic pain, I need to know how to understand it. And she’s right. Here’s how to understand chronic pain. How to Understand …
Fibromyalgia Flares
Okay. So you’re having a flare. What does that mean? What can you expect? How long does it last? How can you explain this term to those that do not have fibromyalgia, chronic pain, or other chronic illness so that they can understand and help during those times? Better yet, how do I reduce (and …
Accepting My Caregiver’s Help by Forgiving and Loving Myself
It takes a lot of forgiving and loving yourself to allow your caregiver to take care of you without the albatross of guilt pulling you down.