Fibro Blogs, Fibromyalgia

My Favourite Pillow to Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain

For years I have suffered with shoulder and neck pain when trying to sleep, and I would often wake up with my head falling off the pillow, which would trigger my vertigo. Last year I invested in my first V pillow. I was looking at the massive U shaped pregnancy pillows, as I heard from… Continue reading My Favourite Pillow to Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain

Fibro Blogs, Fibromyalgia

Managing Symptom Flare Ups in Cold Weather

Some flare ups can be down to stress, overexertion etc. But I find a lot of flare ups coincide with weather changes. My whole body reacts fo different weather. When it is humid, I get pressure headaches and my brain is super foggy and fuzzy. When it is stormy, my skin gets prickly. By far… Continue reading Managing Symptom Flare Ups in Cold Weather

Fibro Blogs, Fibromyalgia

Chronic Illness and Feeling Guilty: The Sad Truth

I know I shouldn't blame myself for my bad health, that I shouldn't feel guilty, but I do. I have always been a people pleaser and a very empathetic person. I love helping others and being there for them. I'm great at jumping in wherever I'm needed and putting others first. But I'm having to… Continue reading Chronic Illness and Feeling Guilty: The Sad Truth

Fibro Blogs, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Poems

Hello Fibro

Hello Fibro My literal pain in the everywhere You're the invisible villain to my superhero A super tired, pained hero I'm ready to fight you to the death No matter what it takes Hello there Fibro You're always there to remind me That you're never going to leave Tiring me out and slowing me down… Continue reading Hello Fibro