The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
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
When it comes to pain and illness, I find doctors just give you tablets and send you on your way thinking it will fix everything. However I have found often the side effects of medications can be worse than just the symptoms they help manage. The side effects can add extra symptoms I really cant… Continue reading Chronic Illness: Managing Symptoms Naturally
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
Living with a chronic illness, you soon learn it flares up mostly when you overdo it. The key problem is that every day the level of activity before overdoing it can vary drastically. I have been trying to remind myself to pace but it can be especially hard when I'm having a good day. On… Continue reading Tips on Pacing when you Live with Chronic Illness
For Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on 12th May, I'm raising awareness by sharing my fibro story up to this point. I have been blogging about my experience with chronic illness and particularly fibromyalgia since July 2018 and ironically this is also my 100th post, so a good time to reflect on my fibro life. Fibromyalgia is… Continue reading My Fibro Life
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
I recently had some unexpected good news at work and it caught me so unawares that I cried in happiness. My manager is quite new to the role and I didn't know if she had been told much at all about my health. I've been fairly secretive about it, only revealing little snippets of my… Continue reading Opening Up to Someone Else is Helping Me be more Honest with Myself
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
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