Category: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month.. I need to be examined.
Breast cancer is another concern for women Fibromyalgia victims
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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 […]
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Concentration Is A Thing Of The Past
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! […]
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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. […]
Mind Body and Soul Rehab 