https://themighty.com/2017/08/effects-of-solar-eclipse-on-someone-with-fibromyalgia-chronic-pain/
Fibromyalgia
Official?
I finally have documentation on my medical chart that I have Fibromyalgia. What I find odd is that the doctor didn't check for trigger points or question the discussion, she simply added it to my "history". If the original doctor who diagnosed me in 2003/2004 had remembered to put it in my chart back then, … Continue reading Official?
Childhood Trauma and Stress Leads to Fibromyalgia
https://www.ushealthtimes.com/childhood-trauma-and-stress-leads-to-fibromyalgia-dr-brady/ That's not all it can lead to. 😦
It’s Possible To Feel Worse
Just when I thought it wasn't possible to feel any worse than I have these last few weeks, I woke up this morning and the pain is at an all-time new high for INSANITY. You know those pain scales every doctor's office has posted with idiotic faces? There is no logical way to say "Oh, … Continue reading It’s Possible To Feel Worse
To Those Who Tell Me To ‘Smile!’ On My Bad Pain Days
https://themighty.com/2017/04/why-not-to-say-smile-pain-fibromyalgia-rheumatoid-arthritis/ I completely agree with this article.
Fibromyalgia and Hip Flexor Pain
http://www.living-smarter-with-fibromyalgia.com/fibromyalgia-and-hip-flexor.html This is the story of my life, partially. Despite being crazy flexible, I live with excruciating pain in both hip flexors. When it flares up, it's awful. When it's fine, I'm okay, but it's the kind of pain you NEVER forget. I've lived with it since I was a gymnast and I still have … Continue reading Fibromyalgia and Hip Flexor Pain
Doubting Myself
All writers have moments when they feel unprepared. Me? On occasion I will say “I wish I were talented.” or “I can’t write this.” In other words, even the best of us have bad days. Or weeks. We all have a little doubt, or we’d be completely full of crap. I hold it in really … Continue reading Doubting Myself
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 