Study By: Alex Robber 1. “Imagine the worst sickness, fatigue and pain and your head is in a deep fog where it made you think to go to the hospital. Now imagine feeling like that every day and knowing if you go to the hospital they...
Category: Chronic Illness
11 Unfavorable Fibromyalgia Signs and Symptoms you just cannot ignore
By: Dr James Robber Study By: Alex Robber Many people are unaware of how devastating fibromyalgia can be for the patient. Below are 11 Fibromyalgia signs and symptoms. 1. Extreme Fatigue: Feeling exhausted upon waking after a long night’s sleep is common for people with...
How to Manage Fibro in the Cold
Dealing With Fibromyalgia and Cold I am a baseball mom, soccer mom, Cub Scout mom — I wear a myriad of hats to keep my family going. I am also, unfortunately, a fibro mom, which means I must accomplish all that is required of me...
10 Clothing Brands People With Chronic Pain Recommend
During a pain flare, feeling anything touch your body can be excruciating. On those days, you’ll likely reach for soft, comfortable clothes that don’t add to your pain. Hello leggings, goodbye tailored pants. While you could just throw on an old T-shirt, wearing something that’s fashionable and comfortable can...
12 Things You Should Never Say to Someone with a Chronic Health Condition
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all American adults live with at least one chronic illness, such as MS, HIV/AIDS, COPD, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and fibromyalgia—to name just a few. And as anyone with a long-term health...
Fibromyalgia Must Read: A Complete guideliness for fibromyalgia Patients
Overview Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant...
I Won’t Apologize for Having Fun While Chronically ill
By: Denise Reich When I was six, I was hospitalized with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. At the hospital, I was encouraged to get out of bed, get dressed and spend as much time as possible in the playroom. I brought magazines and books back to...
Chronic Warriors Will Understand Why Morgan Freeman Only Wore One Glove at the SAG Awards
By Erin Migdol, Though an illness may be tabbed “invisible” considering its symptoms aren’t obvious to an outside observer, there are often subtle signs you can see if you squint closely enough. Some people may notice these signs and symbol them to a personality quirk...