It’s The Dawn of a New Day

Me two years ago.. Me now.. It has been a really long time since my last post for so many reasons such as heartbreak, death, betrayal, depression and illness. Now I am ready to fight back with all the power I can muster. My life has been stagnated for almost 2 years, I’m going […]

I have finally caved and began medication for my fibromyalgia..

I have finally caved and began medication for my fibromyalgia.. nortriptylin 25mg. Boy.. the first week was tough. 8 1/2 years after my diagnosis I am finally getting treated for my Fibromyalgia. As a sufferer I can tell you how insidious this syndrome can be first hand. Over the years I’ve become used to the […]

Fibromyalgia Guilt..

Okay this is going to be short, sweet and to the point. As someone who suffers from fibromyalgia also suffers from overwhelming guilt. What do I mean by that? I’ll to you, this syndrome is so inconsistent, it’s impossible to make any futuristic plans. I say that now, even though it’s taken me nine years […]

Is it Pain? or Do I Need An Attitude Adjustment?

Yes it’s time for one of my personal experience rants… mis·er·a·ble ˈmiz(ə)rəb(ə)l/ adjective (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. “their happiness made Anne feel even more miserable” unhappy, sad, sorrowful, dejected, depressed, downcast, downhearted, down,despondent, disconsolate, wretched, glum, gloomy, dismal, melancholy, woebegone,doleful, forlorn, heartbroken; More 2. pitiably small or inadequate. “all they pay […]

fibromyalgia and sex

I found this article on WebMD.com I know this sounds a little crazy but I am space relieved to find that I am not the only one who has no sex life. This is another symptom of fibromyalgia intimacy is very hard at a 18-year-old son and a partner of 10 years that I cannot […]

Concentration Is A Thing Of The Pass

Fibro Fog – Fibromyalgia Brain Yes it’s real, when I’m in the midst of an attack (which lasts for days) trying to form a clear thought or retain information is damn near impossible. So as you can see I’m trying to study to renew my license and can’t remember a thing I read. Ugh! […]

What Part of The Body Does It Not Affect ?!?!

There’s not a part of me that’s not physically affected by Fibromyalgia. At times all symptoms are flared at once. Here’s the list of my daily struggle: 1. Stumbling 2. Joints swelling 3. Irritable bowel 4. Acid Reflux 5. Dizziness 6. Numbness 7. Extreme Fatigue 8. Brain Fog 9. Wide Spread Pain 10. Nausea 11. […]

This Is Getting Worse

I have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for the past 13-14 years. Diagnosed 9 years ago after going from Doctor to Doctor. Emergency room, tests or just plain blown off as a kook. I can honestly say out of 30 days in a month I am pain free 4-5 days. So once again used to pain, […]

Living with Fibromyalgia..

How Depressing I have been living with fibromyalgiafor the last 10 years..wasn’t diagnosed for the first 4 years. It’s one of those medical situations where it’s not considered a disease or recognized by all medical field. For the first 4 years I went back and forth from emergency rooms to doctor appointments to be told […]