Fibromyalgia and…




Fibromyalgia and the Flector Patch

Written by on June 1, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., medication, My Network

Per my chiropractor’s advice, I went to visit a medical doctor Friday morning… except mine was out until today, so I saw the nurse practitioner.  Long story short, she thinks I’ve rapidly developed scoliosis.  And she thinks this rapid change in my lower back is causing my mid-to-upper back to pull to the right.  Or [...]

Fibromyalgia, Gauging Pain, and Self Doubt (revisited and revised, in part)

Written by on May 27, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., My Network, Trying Stuff, Work

Before you read this post, I recommend you go here. I’ve been thinking back to this post from last July… As you may have noticed I have yet to post my follow-up to last Wednesday’s question, “What brings you strength?”  That trend will continue, as I have something else on my mind. Over the past [...]

Fibromyalgia and Insomnia

Written by on May 7, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and...

Wow, my body has a bagillion parts, and I am pretty sure half of them hurt. And I am pretty sure they all should be exhausted, and beyond ready for bed… but they are not. So, here I am. Awake in the middle of the night. Funny thing is, I don’t mind. In fact (although [...]

Life: Fibromyalgia, Birthdays, Work, and You

Written by on April 7, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., My Life, My Network, Work

Yesterday was my half birthday, among other things.  And when I got to work I kept typing the wrong password.  It wasn’t until I accidently hit tab one too many times and typed my “password” into the username box that I realized I was, in fact, typing “birthday” as my password.  What was I thinking?!  [...]

Fibromyalgia and Follow-Ups

Written by on February 25, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., My Network, Sleep, To Do, Trying Stuff, Work

I haven’t kept track… but I’m pretty sure I’ve been to the doctor a half-dozen times this year.  As in 2009.  Not the last 12 months. And I swear nearly all of those have been follow-ups.  Is that possible? Over the course of my life I’ve been to the doctor more than your average Joe.  [...]