Monday, February 13, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "Fibromyalgia"

Maribel ortells

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome DO have a cure

What does being ill mean? I just saw a video that got to me through a group of people who got together to talk about their illness. The video is well done, it expresses all the pain and despair felt by the patients, it is very real, but it gives an incorrect message. Any diagnosed person who sees this video will feel discouraged when facing his... Read moreChevron
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Move Over RA: Spring Makeover Time

As I write about my hopes for a Spring Makeover, there is snow covering the ground, and the wind is howling. It is cold. I am tired of the cold, so I am turning my thoughts to the promise of Spring.   The hope of Spring is inspiring me to start a makeover program for myself. I have trouble staying on course for too long, so I am hoping for... Read moreChevron
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RA and Preventative Health Screening: Getting Scoped

Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be hard on your stomach. Between heartburn, acid reflux, gas, GERD and other gastrointestinal shenanigans, chances are that sooner or later your doctor will suggest you get scoped. Even if you have the sound gastrointestinal constitution of a camel, there comes a time in your life where it just makes good... Read moreChevron
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I'm single, living alone, and currently coping well with my BP.

Living With Bipolar II: Fighting for Nutrition

Here are my feelings about cooking:   1. It's boring. 2. It takes too long. 3. It's silly to take half an hour or more to prepare food that's gone in 15 minutes. 4. I'm not very good at it. 5. Cooking for one is really boring.   The answer to #3, of course, is to make dishes that provide leftovers, and sometimes I do. I can make a nice... Read moreChevron
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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

6 Tips for Improving Relationships with Chronic Pain

Relationships are often one of the biggest casualties of chronic pain.  A recent news story got me to thinking about the toll any kind of illness, particularly a chronic illness, takes on relationships.  (Note:  I have no idea whether or not this story is true.  Since the story broke on ESPN a day or so ago, it has gone... Read moreChevron