The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
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
Last year was without a doubt the toughest so far. From finally getting a diagnosis after years of chronic pain to a previous trauma causing PTSD and anxiety, but I survived it. I started my blog in July 2018 when I was inspired to write a poem to try to understand my illness. It was… Continue reading My 2018 Fibromyalgia Journey
It seems that having a chronic illness is like a nightmare game show I would call it Health Issue of the Week And show it to all of my friends and family It feels like every week I have a new symptom or a new injury Just to add to the ever growing list of… Continue reading Another Week Another Health Issue
You see me smiling And think I am okay You see me out and about I look like I'm having fun ... You see me working hard I look like a normal person You see me socialising And think there can't be anything wrong ... But what you don't see When I get home I'm… Continue reading I’m Not Faking Being Ill, I’m Faking Being Well
A flare up can be described as a worsening of your symptoms With fibromyalgia it means pain and fatigue to a level much higher than usual A flare up can often leave you bed ridden or at least house bound Having to rely on others to look after you And letting yourself rest until you… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: What is a Flare Up?
It is often said that fibromyalgia is not progressive But in the year since I have been diagnosed it has gotten much worse I have tried to stay active despite the pain and fatigue But despite all this my health just keeps deteriorating ... I used to be able to do up to 20,000 steps… Continue reading Do Fibromyalgia Symptoms Worsen Over Time?
I'm not able to dress up much anymore Comfort has to be the priority now There are so many things that make my pain worse Only the most comfortable clothes will do ... My body is sensitive to any rough material Anything that isn't completely soft itches or becomes painful On a bad day I… Continue reading Why I Have to Prioritise Comfort over Fashion
Fibromyalgia makes me feel old before my time Even others comment that I am like a 90 year old Thanks to the stiffness, the pain and the fatigue Every time someone mentions it, it only worries me more Its not a nice thought to know how much I'm already suffering How will I be when… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: Old Before My Time
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