People in pain know what works for them and what doesn't. It's time for unsolicited advice (have you tried yoga?) to go away.

All the yoga in the world can’t make chronic pain disappear

Nothing like the sweet ring of “have you tried yoga?” in the ear of somebody with chronic pain. What these people miss is while yoga is great, it can’t fix chronic pain. Why? Because pain controls everything. It controls: -what I do – what I eat – when I sleep – my relationships – my…Continue reading All the yoga in the world can’t make chronic pain disappear

Fibromyalgia is extremely painful because there are so many different types of pain that are possible.

How is Fibromyalgia so painful and what does the pain feel like?

I’m often asked if Fibromyalgia is as painful as people say, and if so what does that pain feel like? It’s not an easy question to answer because Fibromyalgia and the resulting pain are complicated. However: Yes, Fibromyalgia is incredibly painful It’s not one type of pain, there are multiple ways of feeling that pain.…Continue reading How is Fibromyalgia so painful and what does the pain feel like?

How to live with TMJ disorder as a side effect of Fibromyalgia

I’d never heard of TMJ until I had Fibromyalgia and started seeing the two words paired together. It’s not surprising as Fibromyalgia is one of those illnesses doctors rarely explain correctly because they’re too busy to pay attention. One of those random symptoms is TMJ or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). What is the TMJ (temporomandibular…Continue reading How to live with TMJ disorder as a side effect of Fibromyalgia

Receiving a Fibromyalgia diagnosis can be overwhelming since there is a lot of controversy and there is no cure, but here's some tips on finding the right treatment for you

The ultimate guide to Fibromyalgia and how to treat it

Receiving a Fibromyalgia diagnosis can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, while there is no cure there are Fibromyalgia treatment options. I’m fairly confident that in the last ten years I’ve tried most of them! Some work better than others, and each answer is individual, but a Fibromyalgia diagnosis is not a death sentence. So here’s…Continue reading The ultimate guide to Fibromyalgia and how to treat it

Florence Nightingale is famous for her nursing during the Crimean War, but many don't know she also a disability and spent much of her life bedridden. Was her illness Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or Myalgic Encephalitis?

Disabled Women in History: Florence Nightingale and Fibromyalgia

Florence Nightingale and Fibromyalgia seem like an unusual parring, but May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and it’s time to raise awareness of Florences’ Fibromyalgia like symptoms that disabled her for most of her life. She was a hero and inspiration to many women through nursing, but no matter how hard she worked, doctors still said…Continue reading Disabled Women in History: Florence Nightingale and Fibromyalgia

May is Fibromyalgia awareness month and 14 bloggers have come together to share their top tips for living with fibromyalgia

15 Top recommendations for living with fibromyalgia by those who know

Living with Fibromyalgia is a delicate dance, which is why May’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Month is so important. The bloggers at the Fibro Blogger Directory got together to provide the ultimate post for Fibromyalgia recommendations. Each blogger has a link with the rest of the blog post, so definitely head over to other blogs to read…Continue reading 15 Top recommendations for living with fibromyalgia by those who know

The SOLIS pain relief system helps to relieve pain from fibromyalgia, chronic pain, MS, and more.

How SOLIS Pain Relief System can help with fibromyalgia and chronic pain

As many of my readers know, I struggle with chronic pain from Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia because I lost access to opioids due to the opioid crisis. I’m in pain all the time, and I experience frequent side effects. Living with chronic pain is a never-ending battle.  I’m always on the lookout for a new…Continue reading How SOLIS Pain Relief System can help with fibromyalgia and chronic pain

When you're newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia it's hard to know what the right medication is for you. Here are 8 of the top medications prescribed by doctors for Fibromyalgia

What are the best medications for fibromyalgia?

Disclaimer: This content should not be substituted for medical advice. Please seek the advice of your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. The content in this posts links to many NIH studies, but I am no expert on these topics. This blog  is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute…Continue reading What are the best medications for fibromyalgia?

Why showering with Fibromyalgia is the worst thing ever

A few months ago I shared on twitter and Instagram that I finally purchased a shower chair, because showering with Fibromyalgia is rough. This was something I put off for years because I didn’t consider myself disabled enough and I am stubborn. Now that I have the chair I feel foolish for waiting so long,…Continue reading Why showering with Fibromyalgia is the worst thing ever

Come see the top chronic pain posts of 2020. They include dealing with heat, wearing comfortable clothing, and exercising with chronic pain

Everything you need to know about chronic pain in 2020

2020 has definitely been a strange year. I’ve spent so much time at home or wearing a mask in public that I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been. Despite that, my chronic pain has continued to be out of control, and I don’t think I’m the only one. Of my top posts in 2020, almost all…Continue reading Everything you need to know about chronic pain in 2020