The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
I find healthy eating hard at the best of times I love chocolate and generally anything with sugar I can't go a day without it ... I get told often how changing my diet will help my chronic illness Maybe lessen my pain, improve my fatigue and my IBS But it really isn't that easy… Continue reading Chronic Illness: The Struggles of Trying to Eat Healthier
It is understood that the majority of fibromyalgia sufferers also have IBS The link is still being researched but the pain and fatigue is bad enough When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia is was also diagnosed with IBS The rheumatologist asked me questions about my stomach while working out my diagnosis ... I always thought… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and IBS
There have been many connections between fibromyalgia and trauma in articles from around the world The most recent studies suggest those with fibromyalgia have their bodies stuck on high alert For example with flu you suffer pain all over as your body is trying to fight the infection With fibromyalgia your body is in this… Continue reading Trauma and Fibromyalgia
Everyone cancels plans from time to time Sometimes you can't be bothered, can't afford it or just don't want to go But with chronic illness sometimes your choice is between today and tomorrow You learn to prioritise some plans over others ... Sometimes you have to cancel to ensure you can attend another activity Other… Continue reading Cancelling Plans Because of your Health
We all know doctors are always in a rush, so it can be hard to get much out of an appointment You enter and panic, only saying the main things, then before you know it the appointment is over, no better than before the appointment I have started to plan my doctor appointments in advance… Continue reading Making the Most Out of a Doctor Appointment
I don't like my new normal I now have to spend my days off resting Just so I can continue the endless cycle Of pain and fatigue 24 hours a day ... I long for what my life used to be When the pain wasn't constant When the fatigue was manageable When I could achieve… Continue reading Chronic Illness: My New Normal
A chronic illness is difficult at the best of times The many symptoms can leave you often house bound And can mean you are not able to be as sociable as you want to be The unpredictability of chronic illness can mean you are unable to make plans Or may have to cancel plans at… Continue reading Chronic Illness and Anxiety
A cold can seem bad even to a healthy person But to someone with a chronic illness it can cause lots of complications Those with chronic illness already feel unwell even on a good day So add in a cold and every symptoms is multiplied ... Everything hurts, energy runs out completely You may be… Continue reading With Chronic Illness, a Cold is Never just a Cold
Holidays can be a release for anyone, but especially for those living with a chronic illness. However there is a lot more to worry about when planning a holiday if you have an invisible condition. First of all make sure you have travel insurance that covers you well and is up to date with recent… Continue reading Planning for a Holiday when you Live with a Chronic Illness
When I say I'm tired I mean I'm absolutely exhausted To the point of no return I am doing my best to function on some level ... When I say I'm tired Its affecting every part of what I do The only thing that will help is rest House bound for at least a day… Continue reading What I Mean When I Say “I’m Tired”
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