The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
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”
With fibromyalgia clumsiness is a part of life Not just due to brain fog but also from balance issues It makes you seem awkward to others And they often don't realise you weren't always like that ... The balance issues mean you walk into things easily Tables, walls, doors, chairs and more Even getting dressed… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Clumsiness
With chronic illness morning is the hardest part of the day Through lack of sleep or poor sleep quality you wake exhausted Not knowing how you will get through the rest of the day Your body is so stuff and achy you can barely move But too uncomfortable to stay still Just getting out of… Continue reading Morning is the Hardest Part of the Day
One of the most disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia is leg weakness With fibromyalgia muscles can be injured easily Sometimes you don't even realise you've hurt yourself You thought you had gotten away with it, not overdone it But no matter how hard you try to strengthen your body Your legs are always the easiest to… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Leg Weakness
SAD is short for Seasonal Affective Disorder It is where your body and mind experience symptoms At certain times of the year, mainly winter With chronic illness, it can worsen your symptoms dramatically ... In the winter my muscles and joints seize up more The fatigue increases far beyond my normal Every symptom is intensified… Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder: Why You Feel Worse in the Winter
Whenever I see a doctor or other professional They always say exercising helps with the pain I agree you need to keep your muscles strong to avoid more symptoms But at the same time exercise can cause even more pain ... Anything more than walking short distances can lead to pulled muscles Even when I… Continue reading Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Help or Worsen Symptoms
Before I became ill I was quite intelligent and independent I could complete tasks by myself easily and on time I would remember everything and took pride in my work I never had to ask someone to repeat anything, I just got on with it ... However now everyday I feel utterly stupid I have… Continue reading When Illness Makes You Feel Stupid
There's a person in my life who is very important to me But until recently he really didn't understand fibromyalgia Joking about how old I act and how much I moan I needed to find a new way to explain it that would make him understand Amazingly he had a revelation when I wasn't even… Continue reading How Videos Can Help Someone Understand Fibromyalgia
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