Fibromyalgia — an Invisible Illness?

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 […]

Dear City…

I don’t think the concrete jungle is conducive for me, while suffering from fibromyalgia. I began giving this a closer look after one of my followers on Twitter @itsfibromyalgia sent a tweet asking where is better to live with fibromyalgia. The choices were Suburbs, City or Country, I personally want to retire in the Florida Keys. […]

Fibromyalgia and Isolation

I’ve always have been comfortable by myself. To the point that I have gone to the movies, concerts, traveled and relocated by myself. Not because I didn’t have anyone but simply if I was ready to make a move, being alone didn’t stop me. Now I almost can’t stand being around others. And if […]

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 […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.. I need to be examined.

Breast cancer is another concern for women Fibromyalgia victims

States Pending Legalizing Medical Marijuana

I. States with Pending Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana 1. Alabama Summary History (last action date) House Bill: HB 386 (1.5 MB) “This bill would authorize the medical use of marijuana only for certain qualifying patients who have been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating condition.” Allows for the creation of registered compassion […]

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! […]