Archive for July, 2008




Fibromyalgia and Perverse Satisfaction

Written by on July 31, 2008 Topics: Fibromylagia

I tried the Celebrex again today and it seemed to make quite a difference.  (It usually makes me get sick to my stomach.)  For over an hour I felt the best I have in over three months… I felt 100%, for me.  I say “for me” because folks with fibromyalgia know a fibrofolk’s 100% is, [...]

Fibro on the Fly

Written by on July 30, 2008 Topics: Fibromylagia, My Weekly Routine, resolve

I am starting a new tradition. Fairly frequent posts from my iPhone. They will be relatively brief, somewhere between my tweets and my typical posts, and will focus on the little things I usually forget to discuss by the time I take the time to compose a full post. So here you go… My first [...]

Fibromyalgia and (not) Being Consistent

Written by on July 29, 2008 Topics: Fibromylagia, resolve, To Do

I have been awfully inconsistent, of late.  Working my way back to nearly-full-time at work has demanded nearly all of my energy and planning activities for the ladies in my congregation has used much of my time (I love it!).  Somewhere between the two I have neglected My Life with Fibro, as well as various [...]

Fibromyalgia, Gauging Pain, and Self Doubt

Written by on July 13, 2008 Topics: Fibromyalgia Works for Me, Traits, Work

I was into the office by eight Monday morning (If my memory serves me correctly that is the earliest I have been to work in four months.).  By nine I thought my legs were waging war on my nervous system.  And on my morale.  And on my capabilities.  And on my touch with reality.  But, [...]

Fibromyalgia and Fighting Fear

Written by on July 6, 2008 Topics: Fibromylagia, resolve, Work

Sunday is my favorite day of the week.  I get to relax, attend my church service, spend time with my family, and center in preparation for the week ahead.  There is no more-fitting way to prepare for a week of working for the weekend than to enjoy the weekend.  But when does the weekend end? [...]