This is a hard article to write. It’s may not make me any friends. People may get angry at me. But I have to tell the truth. Battling chronic pain is exhausting and frustrating. Most days, you don’t know how you’re going to cope. Family and friends don’t understand. Sometimes they tell you that youRead more
I manage my chronic pain without drugs. So I’m always interested in trying something new. Through the years, I’ve tried a wide range of natural remedies and natural healing methods. So, when I found out about acupressure mats, I couldn’t wait to order one. One person in my Facebook group called Kicking Fibro Naturally usedRead more
Looking back, my children will remember taking care of a sick mother. But that’s okay. I’m here to tell you that it didn’t kill them. It didn’t cause long-term lasting damage. Instead, I think it shaped their lives in a positive way. They learned empathy. They knew I was in a lot of pain. SoRead more
It’s thought that eating refined sugar can lead to chronic inflammation. Research into this theory, though, is still in its infancy. However, it’s becoming more widely acknowledged that what you eat plays a big role in how you feel. For me, I couldn’t wait for the studies. I had excruciating nerve pain. And I needed aRead more
Facebook and other social media platforms are a wonderful way to find support if you have chronic pain. Unfortunately, there are a couple of things to watch out for. One is the constant negativity expressed in some of the forums. This can get discouraging. Also, scammers frequent these forums. They promote various “cures” that will supposedlyRead more