If you have fibromyalgia, I don’t have to tell you the fatigue can be crushing. You experience overwhelming and overpowering tiredness, depending upon the day. Sometimes, though, we have an amazing amount of energy. We surprise ourselves. That’s when we overdo it. We rush around and try to do everything that needs to get done.Read more
It’s widely believed that people with fibromyalgia are low in magnesium. This crucial mineral helps promote relaxation. Magnesium deficiency can result in muscle spasms, and a range of other symptoms we associate with fibromyalgia. You could even make the case that fibromyalgia is caused by lack of magnesium. (Personally, I think it’s much more complicatedRead more
This post may not be popular. It may also be controversial. But it comes straight from my heart. One of the most common complaints I see, from spending time in online fibromyalgia support groups, is that people don’t understand your struggle. This is to be expected. Fibromyalgia generally hits in the prime of life. SoRead more
If you suffer from chronic pain, it’s important to find support. That’s because, oftentimes, you’re suffering from a hidden illness. You may look perfectly well. But you can’t do what you’d like. You may also feel subtle pressure from family and friends to do better or to just push yourself. Typically, healthy people don’t understandRead more
Would you rather have a chronic, incurable and possibly progressive condition? Or would you rather have hope. This means you’d still have a persistent illness. It’s not going to go away easily. But there’s also no reason to assume that it’s going to get worse. You set your mind to getting better. And you useRead more