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Welcome Back! I belong to an online Fibromyalgia Support Group. I spend so much time on the computer that it made sense to me to find a support group online as well. It’s run by a lady… Read More

Our Interview October series continues with our next guest, Jenni Lock. Let’s meet her now: Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you…   My name is Jenni Lock.&n… Read More

Here is our newest guest for Interview October  – Michaelann Dahlman Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you…   I’m 57, I’ve been disabled si… Read More

I belong to a Facebook group called the Fibro Blogger Directory and we’ve been challenged to send in and answer questions relating to Fibromyalgia in the month of November. One of the… Read More

I’m so tired, I’m repeating a post from the past!!! Have you ever felt exhausted? So exhausted you could barely move?  The kind of exhausted that leaves you feeling almost h… Read More

I belong to a Facebook group called the Fibro Blogger Directory and we’ve been challenged to send in and answer questions relating to Fibromyalgia in the month of November. I wanted… Read More

I should on myself today. As a person living with Chronic Pain from Fibromyalgia and a host of other conditions, I tend to live with a lot of shame. I blame myself for not being able to kee… Read More

I belong to a Facebook group called the Fibro Blogger Directory and we’ve been challenged to send in and answer questions relating to Fibromyalgia in the month of November. One of the… Read More

How do you Live Well with Fibromyalgia? When your body hurts all the time because of this painful condition, it’s hard to remember to do things like exercise and eat well, but these a… Read More

If you’ve been to my blog before, you know that I live with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Invisible Illness. If this is your first visit, you now know someth… Read More

It’s December 29th and the year is drawing to a close. I want to take this time to simply recap the year and say thank you to my Dear Readers for spending your time with me in 2018. Fr… Read More

Far Infrared heating pads are nifty devices designed to harness the healing power of infrared energy to relieve joints, back, muscles, and nerves pain. It works by producing heat that penetr… Read More

I thought I’d start out the year with a refresher course on the conditions I live with and how blogging has had such an impact in my life. Because of my blogging, I have had chances to… Read More

I’ve been thinking lately of how lucky I am that despite the fact I live with Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Invisible Illnesses, I’m actually quite hea… Read More

One of the hardest parts of living with an Invisible Illness such as Fibromyalgia, MS, Ehlers Danlos, etc. is that you quite often look just fine on the outside, while your insides are screa… Read More

Having a chronic illness like Fibromyalgia can be a very isolating experience. Many of us used to work and found a lot of our social life revolved around our jobs, whether it was getting tog… Read More

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so today I present to you what it means to have Chronic Pain, in meme format: There is always hop… Read More

One of the many conditions I live with is called Gastroparesis. Gastroparesis means paralysis of the muscles of the stomach. Gastroparesis results in delayed emptying of… Read More

Fibromyalgia and Pet Therapy Fibromyalgia can be a lonely disease. Staying connected with friends and family becomes difficult when chronic pain and fatigue make it hard to get out and abou… Read More

Let’s meet our next Guest (with the gorgeous smile), Ellie Trinowski, and find out more about her: Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you… My name is Ellie Trinowski, a… Read More

Let’s welcome our next guest, the adorable Amber Blackburn! Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you… Hi y’all! My name is Amber Blackburn, I am 33 (almost 34) and… Read More

Readers, thank you for checking out our final Interviewee – the fabulous Terri Sutula.  Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you… Hi, I’m Terri Sutula, and I… Read More

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 40 million adults will suffer a headache in a given year. Headaches range in severity from mild to severe and can last minutes to… Read More

If you are a patient with Fibromyalgia or another Invisible Illness, chances are you’ve felt depressed at some point. Depression is prominent in fibromyalgia patients with the risk of… Read More

Fibromyalgia is a Chronic Pain disorder that affects millions of North Americans and others around the world. People who live with this condition experience widespread pain throughout their… Read More

If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I live with Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue. My pain comes from Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis in all my major joints, Myofascial Pain, a co… Read More

Fibromyalgia is a difficult condition to treat because no one seems to present with the same set of symptoms. Every person describes their pain in different ways (aching, throbbing, burning)… Read More

Having Fibromyalgia, or any Invisible Illness is hard to live with. People can’t see your pain like they can with other conditions, and we often have to put up with the platitudes of … Read More

For many years now, people with Fibromyalgia have been left in the dark when it comes to having a definitive test for the disease. The only reliable way to make a diagnosis currently is by l… Read More

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects millions of people in North America. While typically thought of as an “everyday person”s condition, there are a number of celebrities who… Read More

Writing this blog brings me a whole lot of satisfaction – I love knowing I’m reaching others, sharing information about Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness and helping others as t… Read More

Some of the most creative people in the world live with Chronic Pain or some type of health challenge. I know, because I’ve gathered a bunch of them together to showcase their talents… Read More

The Problem of Loneliness Chronic pain and Invisible Illness are difficult conditions to live with and can lead to social withdrawal and loneliness. When you get sick, not only do you have t… Read More

Today’s post is from my dear friend Michelle at the Zebra Pit. She’s sharing information about Myofascial Therapies and how they relieve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Read on! F… Read More

Note: This post contains Affiliate Links which provides an income to me at no cost to you. In 2016, an estimated 20.4% of U.S. adults had Chronic Pain and in Canada, the numbers say approxim… Read More

Note: This post contains Affiliate Links which pay me a small percentage of your purchase price at no cost to you. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The Beginning I want to… Read More

There has been much talk about the use of Cannabis for treating Fibromyalgia and other Invisible Illnesses. I recently featured John Martinez from Axon who wrote about using CBD Oil for trea… Read More

Today’s post is from Guest Author Amanda Lasater. She’s bringing us information on important Lifestyle changes that can help improve your overall health. For those of us sufferin… Read More

I have been blogging for a couple of years now and recently someone asked me “why do you blog? What do you get out of it?” It was a good question, so I thought I’d write a… Read More

I’m pleased to feature this guest post by Kunal Patel, who works with a brand called Copper Defence. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain all over the body… Read More

Fibromyalgia is a condition that consists of widespread muscle pain, cognitive failures and fatigue. Because there is no standard blood test or other medical test to identify Fibro, doctors… Read More

It’s time for the annual series I run on There Is Always Hope called Interview October. I have spent time asking questions about health conditions that these amazing people are living… Read More

I’m pleased to announce that Melissa Temple is my next guest for Interview October. Let’s read what this lovely lady has to say: Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you… Read More

I have another great interview to share with you today…please meet Shantay Marsh Thompson! Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you… My name is Shantay Marsh Thomp… Read More

Today we meet my final guest for Interview October, the wonderful Elisa Austin. Please join me in welcoming her! Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you… I am a 50 year o… Read More

Pain is an unpleasant sensation with varying degrees between mild and agony. Pain scales range from 1-10 and some scales have faces to help a person better define their discomfort. And is fu… Read More

I want to talk about Pain today. Physical pain is something that most people can say they’ve experienced at some point in their lives and it’s something that feels different for… Read More

Living With Chronic Illness Note: This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small percentage from the total purchase price at no extra cost to you. Living with a Chronic Il… Read More

Note: this post contains Affiliate Links which provides me with a small income at no cost to you. Clicking on the links will take you to specific products I suggest. You are under no obligat… Read More

Living with Chronic Pain is never easy. You’re desperate for the pain to end, but most doctors are unprepared in helping you live with Chronic Pain. They seem to be limited to treatmen… Read More

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects millions of people around the world. There are many questions that people ask when they first find out they have Fibro, and I thought I&rsquo… Read More

Research Shows CBD Benefits 50+ Conditions by Aaron Cadena at CBD Origin Over the last few years, Cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded into the world of health and wellness. With dozens of natur… Read More

The History of CBD – A Brief Overview by Aaron Cadena at CBD Origin While decades of cannabis prohibition may lead some to assume that the therapeutic benefits of CBD are a recent disc… Read More

Thoughts As we enter the Season of Miracles, I wanted to write today about something that’s been on my heart. Joy and Miracles and hope for the future. There is so much hope… Read More

Previously posted on The Zebra Pit When I wrote my post An Attitude of Gratitude, I received a lot of good comments on it, both those left with the post and in other formats. I meant ever… Read More

Previously posted on The Zebra Pit Let’s start the New Year with a review of 10 Symptoms you may experience with Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a tricky condition to live with as… Read More

Previously posted on The Zebra Pit Fibromyalgia can be a lonely disease. Staying connected with friends and family becomes difficult when chronic pain and fatigue make it hard to get out… Read More

Today, I’m featuring a guest post by author Bojana Petkovic, Project Manager at Loud Cloud Health CBD and Cannabis: How They Benefit Our Health and Society  The goo… Read More

Please enjoy this Guest Post by Dr. Brent Wells Living life with fibromyalgia comes with its challenges. The pain, fatigue, and brain fog can feel defeating and difficult to deal with. Ho… Read More

Dear Readers, I will be taking a short hiatus from blogging as I am dealing with some issues related to my Bipolar Disorder. I have been in a BD depression for several weeks now and have… Read More