Well, I knew it might happen: I stopped writing for a bit. Winter hits and I hit the couch.
While I am going to work to get back to writing here frequently, right now I need to share news with you all.
Last week, the Associated Press ran an article about Fibromyalgia suggesting that it was possible [...]
Archive for the ‘Life with Fibromyaliga’ Category
Response to AP Article on ‘Murky’ Disease
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Identifying Fibromyalgia Subgroups
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga, tagged Biofeedback, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, symptoms, trigger points on October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
While Fibromyalgia patients all have at least 11 trigger points of centralized pain, body aches and stiffness, we all experience symptoms to varying degrees. Some can be predisposed to anxiety, IBS or migraines. (The latter used to be a significant challenge for me, but I learned to keep it at bay via Biofeedback.) So, it’s [...]
Tips for Disclosing a Chronic Illness to Employers
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga, tagged chronic illnesses, disclosure, employers, Fibromyalgia, workplace issues on October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Before getting into this post, let me apologize for the break in items. I had a significant Fibro flare-up, and started a new job. Let’s just say my body has been overwhelmed. However, all of this had me thinking about how much to share with my employer about my Fibromyalgia.
Once I was offered the job, [...]
Fibro Flare-up Compliments of Food Poisoning
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga, tagged Fibro Spot, Fibromyalgia, food poisoning, trigger points, weather changes on September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A bout of food poisoning has hit me like a truck this week. While I’m now keeping down regular food, my Fibro has gone haywire. It’s raining in North Texas, to boot (weather changes can affect Fibromyalgia symptoms). It’s so frustrating to not be able to perform normal daily tasks when things like these hit. [...]
On the Phone During Fibro Fog
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga, tagged Fibro fog, stress on August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After a silly bout of Fibro fog earlier today, I found this item over at ButYouDontLookSick.com. The tips for dealing with call centers when you’re chronically ill look so commonplace and obvious, but during a foggy moment having things written down beforehand seems appropriate. Eliminating stress is always a good idea, right?
Back-to-School Essentials for Fibromyalgia Kids
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga, tagged Fibromyalgia, medication, school, voice recorder, your mom on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Seeing as it’s back-to-school time, Fibro Spot is out to focus on school stuff. So, this entry is a rarity: this one is for your mom. Being the parent of a kid with Fibromyalgia is surely just as painful as having the disease yourself, and I want to help you.
You already bought notebooks and pens, [...]
Welcome to Fibro Spot
Posted in Life with Fibromyaliga, tagged Fibro Spot, Fibromyalgia, high school, Life with Fibromyaliga, Pain Management on August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia just after beginning my freshman year of high school. (That means I was 14). Getting a diagnosis involved more tests than I care to recall, as it does with all Fibro patients. It’s fairly new that doctors are recognizing the syndrome in younger patients. Primarily, Fibromyalgia sufferers are classified as [...]
