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
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
One of the most unpredictable problems with fibromyalgia Is that your body deliberately delays reactions to stressful events This means that you do not immediately hurt yourself But you might feel the effects of something days later ... This symptom can make it hard to know when to stop Often your body doesn't tell you… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Delayed Physical Reaction
Stomach issues and fibromyalgia go hand in hand It is the most unpredictable symptom And you never know when it's going to act up ... You can develop intolerances to certain foods This happens at random without any warning Suddenly you can't eat that food anymore ... Regularly prone to indigestion and cramps Nausea and… Continue reading Stomach Issues and Fibromyalgia
My latest answer for Your Fibro Questions Answered on Fibro Blogger Directory is about joint pain and fibromyalgia. The main symptom of fibromyalgia is pain. This could be muscular, joints or bones or a mixture of them. Different people experience joint pain in different areas. It could be anywhere in the body. Usually with fibromyalgia,… Continue reading Your Fibro Questions Answered: Joint Pain and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia doesn't just consist of one type of pain It can be anything from burning to stabbing to tingling or anything inbetween It could be a mixture of all of the above. This pain can form in any part of the body at any time. From the knees to the feet, the back or my… Continue reading The Truth about Fibromyalgia Pain
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