If you’re reading this, you probably suffer from chronic pain. There’s also a good chance your condition was preceded by some sort of trauma. The connection between chronic pain and PTSD is real. There’s now a small but growing body of research that links these two conditions. Fibromyalgia and trauma is also a two wayRead more
In the fibro community, one thing that’s easy to pick up on is frustration. Many people battling fibromyalgia are angry and upset. Much of this is directed at their doctors. It is true that many medical professionals don’t seem “to get” fibromyalgia. They tend to fall into one of two camps. One camp is thatRead more
When I visit Internet forums, I often see people wondering if there will ever be a cure for fibromyalgia. But a quick cure isn’t what I’m looking for. That’s because I don’t believe it exists. And a one-shot treatment that removes symptoms and restores health will probably never exist. That’s because what we call “fibromyalgia”Read more
Early on, in my battle with chronic pain, I tried what I thought was a quick and “easy” solution. I took a couple of ibuprofen. Then, I waited to feel better. Instead, nothing happened. Nothing at all. This over-the-counter medicine didn’t touch my pain. That made me a little worried. What was I dealing with,Read more
I’m not an herbalist. Nor have I been able to find a good practitioner who’s able to choose the right combination of plant-based medicines to heal my body. On the other hand, I’ve been blessed with wonderful homeopaths. My chiropractor is also top notch. He has somehow managed to banish my Unfortunately, with herbs, I’veRead more