Fibromylagia

Kate Update: My Life with(out) Fibro?

Since getting treated at Mayo in January, I’ve noticed a dramatic improvement in my health and a nearly-complete cessation of my fibromyalgia symptoms.  Dozens of days have found me, here, staring at my beloved blog wanting to spill my heart.  But I felt like a traitor.  I felt like you’d think I couldn’t relate.  I [...]


Fibro on the Fly 003: Finding Strength Follow-Up 1

Just a quick post to beg your pardon for my delay in posting on what brings me strength.  Fact is, I haven’t been feeling too strong, of late.  (And when I have been feeling strong I’ve also been feeling busy.)  I only made it partially through church today; I had to bail when the whole [...]


Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Thoughts

Last night I expressed concern relating to Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.  Tonight I will address said concern and share what’s been on my mind of late. After reading many posts relating to today, I am reassured.  The bulk of pieces I found were uplifting, honest, and educational.  I am consistently impressed by the strength of the [...]


Is it just me? Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Doubts

As I prepare for tomorrow’s post and ponder the awareness hype, I keep wondering if we are doing the right thing.  And, to be honest, I’m not convinced we are. I’m not convinced we are doing the right things, for the right reasons.  In fact, I worry we are missing the point. I know worrying usually proves worthless. [...]


This Time, Last Year or Monday Night Dinner 003

Remember how I was sick back in February?  Well, I still am.  Or I am again.  Or something. And remember how way back when I wrote about how rarely I get sick?  Well, I think karma’s showing it’s friendly face.  I’ve been sick for three of the four months of 2009. But remember how last [...]