By Casey .In 2017, Lady Gaga dominated headlines after revealing that she has fibromyalgia and struggles with chronic pain. As someone who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at age 11, I immediately began wondering how Lady Gaga’s chronic illness might impact her music. Cue Lady Gaga’s “The Cure.” Now, like with any song, there are certainly many ways to interpret Lady Gaga’s…
When Little Things Become Big Struggles Because of Chronic Pain
by Julia Donnelly In our daily life, we go through hundreds, or thousands, of small, minuscule movements each day. Most of which we probably don’t even think about doing. We have reflexes and natural instincts. We have daily tasks, and chores. We work, we play, we exercise. We inhale, we exhale, we blink. We wake up in the morning and stretch…
The Pressure to “Cure Yourself” When You Have a Fibromyalgia
“Have you tried this?” “Hey, I think this will work for you!” “Did you see this article, definitely will fix you”…… These are all things anyone suffering with a chronic illness, especially one as mysterious as fibromyalgia hear ALL THE TIME. From friends, family, co-workers, random people on social media. Don’t get my wrong, it’s…
I’m Seeking Pain Relief, Not Pain Pills. I’m Seeking Pain Management, Not A Miracle!
Such a hot button topic with chronic pain is pain relief, pain meds, and pain management. People think that those of us suffering with chronic pain conditions o seek pain meds, this could not be further from the truth. People who suffer with chronic pain and chronic pain conditions seek ONLY one thing, pain relief,…
The Daily Struggle of Fibromyalgia Stiffness
Fibromyalgia: More symptoms in the morning Not everyone with fibromyalgia has these morning symptoms, but they’re quite common. This is one of those areas medical research hasn’t yet explained, so we can’t say why we get them. We also don’t know a lot about alleviating them, other than what we learn through trial and error….
Living with Fibromyalgia be Like a Lonely Journey
A Life Not Fully Lived Living with fibromyalgia and chronic pain can be a lonely journey. Even when you are surrounded by lots of people, it’s still a lonely journey. When you’re with “your people” it’s warm and inviting. But yet, you’re trying your best to not give away your pain and discomfort. When you’re…
What sleeping is like when you have fibromyalgia
by Julia Donnelly Sleep is defined by Merriam Webster as: The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored Sleep is defined by a fibromyalgia sufferer as: A period of time you lay uncomfortably conscious in bed, totally exhausted but unable to rest and restore Fibromyalgia is a funny (okay,…
Fibromyalgia : Surviving An Invisible Misery – FR Report
Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and…
Swollen Glands or Lymph Nodes with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
Lymph nodes or lymph glands Lymph nodes, or lymph glands, are a key part of the body’s immune system for fighting illness; they’re small pea-shaped protuberances at various points in the body, linked by the lymphatic system. When one of them swells, it’s filling with lymph fluid, a combination of white blood cells and a…
Odd Nerve Sensations in Fibromyalgia
Paresthesia We’ve all had that feeling of “pins and needles” after your leg has “fallen asleep.” Or maybe you have been awakened in the middle of the night to an utterly numb arm, only to have it begin tingling like mad after you clumsily readjust. These are the more common forms of a condition called…