Yesterday Lynne Matallana, President of the National Fibromyalgia Association, left a comment on my blog. It was in response to the Associated Press article last week; AP IMPACT: Drugmakers' push boosts 'murky' ailment. This article has caused quite a stir in the Fibromyalgia community. In her comment Lynne took the time to address what was said and to counter any enforcement the article gives to the many misconceptions about Fibromyalgia. I felt her letter was too important to sit unnoticed among the comments on my blog, so I am copying it into a new post. I hope you will all take the time to … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia, From a Holistic Chiropractor's Prospective
Last month my Fibromyalgia support group was fortunate to have Dr. David Shores, DC give a presentation. He discussed with us what he believes to be the major contributing factors for Fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and shared with us several successes he has had with his approach to treating Fibromyalgia & chronic pain. I asked him to contribute a guest post for my blog and he graciously agreed to. From Dr. David Shores, DC A Comprehensive Holistic Approach To Fibromyalgia And Chronic Pain Dannette from Fibromyalgia Haven asked me to write a guest article for her site when I … [Read more...]
Things I Love #5: Free Lunch Fridays
What's that? You have never heard of Free Lunch Fridays? Well then you need to meet my sister, because she is so awesome and loving, and she would totally invite you to come! My sister lives about an hour away from me, but a few months ago she accepted this really great job just a few miles from my house. Ever since she started working there, we have made the effort to have lunch together at least once a week. Okay, so our lunch date is not always on Friday, but it is always fabulous! We laugh and gossip and complain and sympathize and share and laugh some more. Even though we text and … [Read more...]
Stay Tuned – My Brain Will Be Back Shortly
I am having trouble writing an intelligent post. That Wellness Center which I love greatly, and which I believe is where I will begin to improve my health, well right now it has kicked me in the butt. I have been in a pretty significant flare since I tried the H2O Cardio class. It was basically high-impact aerobics in the water and I really should know better. I really need to stick with the gentle, low impact classes. If I do things that put me in a 2 week flare-up, well then I am less likely to be successful and I know that. So now I cannot exercise and I cannot write and I cannot do the … [Read more...]
The Many Triggers of Fibromyalgia
Most patients with Fibromyalgia can pinpoint the inciting incident they at least suspect was the catalyst that triggered their Fibromyalgia symptoms. But as is the case with all things Fibromyalgia, no two incidents are necessarily the same. For some it was post pregnancy or minor surgery when their symptoms began. For others it was after a viral infection or a bout of mono. Emotional stress is another common cause cited by patients. I have not come close to listing all the variables and possibilities that trigger Fibromyalgia, which clearly helps demonstrate the complexities doctors face … [Read more...]