http://fibromyalgianewstoday.com/blog/2016/08/29/can-fibromyalgia-be-hereditary I was asked about my family history when I was diagnosed. Two doctors believe I inherited it from my mother's side of the family, but without genetic testing to determine this for fact, I'll never know.
Fibromyalgia
Surgeon General Launches Anti-Opioid Campaign
http://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2016/8/25/surgeon-general-launches-anti-opioid-campaign When someone (a doctor, or someone who works for one) gets gravely injured or is killed because of this type of thought process, I will NOT be surprised. You're telling pain patients that our quality of life does not matter. If that's the case, then you have to factor in how in-human this is. … Continue reading Surgeon General Launches Anti-Opioid Campaign
What a Typical Morning With a Fibromyalgia Flare-Up Is Like
http://themighty.stfi.re/2016/08/what-a-morning-with-a-fibromyalgia-flare-up-is-like-for-me/?sf=zrgvlla#aa My personal story and flares are nothing like this, but I thought I'd share it for those who can relate.
Chained
Part of falling apart means picking up the pieces, even if "the pieces" are, in essence, yourself. It's not an easy step. In fact, it is being made far worse for me by external forces; all fighting to control me because something is lacking in their lives. When you are forced to rebuild your life, … Continue reading Chained
