Deidre Tranter
Fibromyalgia
How To Stay Motivated with Fibromyalgia
What have you done to help overcome your symptoms of fibromyalgia? I first went down to part time at my last job. I thought I would have three days of work but they gave me only...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
How To Stay Motivated with Fibromyalgia
What have you done to help overcome your symptoms of fibromyalgia? I have tried medications, exercise, and many other things over the years. I also rest when things get too bad....
Vicki Jo Eaton
Fibromyalgia
Share What Alternative Therapies You Have Tried
What alternative therapies have you tried? The main alternative therapy that I have had the most success with is the essential oils. When I talk to a lot of mainstream doctors...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
Your Support System for Fibromyalgia
Discuss the support system you have to help face the challenges of FibromyalgiaI really only have 'home care', and my sister and a few close friends. It's so hard to keep explaining...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
Lifestyle Changes Since Diagnosis
What lifestyle changes have you made since your diagnosis? Hello, I've made a few changes in my diet, I'm cutting out soda and trying to drink more water. I have a lot of problems...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
Share Your Coping Strategies
What do you do when you're feeling upset? When I'm feeling emotionally upset, I have started 'counting, 1234-1234-1234- over and over in my head'. This may sound foolish, but...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Comfort, Care, and Routines
What kind of treatment are you receiving for your fibro? I only wish we had a treatment that would work!!! I find now that being in the sun helps your frame of mind, and I can...
Deidre Tranter
Fibromyalgia
Navigating Love with Fibromyalgia
A lot of partners have trouble understanding the challenges you face with fibromyalgia. How does your loved one understand your condition? He doesn't. He knows when he gets a...
Deidre Tranter
Fibromyalgia
Lifestyle Changes Since Diagnosis
What lifestyle changes have you made since your diagnosis? I quit my last job after working off and on in a lot of pain for 18 years. Once in a while I was in what I would call...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
How Do You Handle a "Fibro Flare-Up"?
When you have a fibro flare-up, what are your symptoms? How is it triggered? When the flare-ups occur I'm usually depressed, then it goes downhill from there. I always manage...
Deidre Tranter
Fibromyalgia
Your Support System for Fibromyalgia
Discuss the support system you have to help face the challenges of FibromyalgiaMy only support system is a massage therapist that gives me a free massage to help ease the pain....
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
How Your Life Has Changed with Fibromyalgia
Do you feel like fibromyalgia has changed you as a person? Good day, I have turned 66 this month, and have had this horrible fibromyalgia for the better part of my life. I had...
Deidre Tranter
Fibromyalgia
If You or Someone You Love Were Able to Be Symptom-free for One Day, How Would You Spend the Time?
What would you do that you aren't able to do now? I love to dance and go bowling. I have not been able to do either for a long time. Besides it being exercise, dancing makes...
Vicki Jo Eaton
Fibromyalgia
How Your Life Has Changed with Fibromyalgia
Do you feel like fibromyalgia has changed you as a person? It definitely has changed me as a person. Naturally an introvert, I had learned to put myself forward and express myself....
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
Navigating Love with Fibromyalgia
A lot of partners have trouble understanding the challenges you face with fibromyalgia. How does your loved one understand your condition? My hubby didn't quite understand when...
Pat Kavanaugh
Fibromyalgia
Share Your Feelings on the Awareness of Fibromyalgia
Is there more awareness in the world of fibromyalgia compared to when you first got diagnosed? Not really, things have been the same for the past 30 years. My doctor doesn't seem...
Margaret Osborne
Fibromyalgia
If You or Someone You Love Were Able to Be Symptom-free for One Day, How Would You Spend the Time?
What would you do that you aren't able to do now? Going out. It would be great to walk around the shops and to drive my car.
Kathy Adatte-Ott
Fibromyalgia
Your Support System for Fibromyalgia
Discuss the support system you have to help face the challenges of FibromyalgiaFirst, I want to express I am one of the lucky ones, my husband is a great supporter. He is helpful,...
Kathy Adatte-Ott
Fibromyalgia
Share Your Feelings on the Awareness of Fibromyalgia
Is there more awareness in the world of fibromyalgia compared to when you first got diagnosed? I was diagnosed over twelve years ago. I feel there is more awareness but it seems...
Vicki Jo Eaton
Fibromyalgia
Lifestyle Changes Since Diagnosis
What lifestyle changes have you made since your diagnosis? Since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia I have slowed down more than I had even after my cerebral hemorrhage. After...
