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?
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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
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
How to cope with Fibromyalgia sensory overload
The intense light seems to glare down at me as the excessive noise continues all around me. I feel myself start to become overwhelmed. All I want to do it get home so I can sit in my quiet and dark room. As I rush out of the store someone brushes my shoulder and spikes…Continue reading How to cope with Fibromyalgia sensory overload
Is fibromyalgia fake? 5 fibro myths debunked
You may have landed on this page because you googled “Is fibromyalgia fake” looking to confirm that someone in your life is a lazy hypochondriac. Well unfortunately for you ( but fortunate for them) fibromyalgia is real. Now don’t get me wrong, Fibromyalgia is overdiagnosed. Many people who have chronic pain issues end up getting…Continue reading Is fibromyalgia fake? 5 fibro myths debunked