Transform Your Chronic Life

Fighting the Five “Ds” of Fibromyalgia

wendy — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:36:47 +0000

Like your most annoying relative, the five "Ds" of fibromyalgia tend to show up over and over. No matter how positive you try to be, there are days when it really gets to you and you go tumbling back into that black hole that seems to eat all the good in your life. . . . → Read More: Fighting the Five “Ds” of Fibromyalgia

Trapped! Fibromyalgia and the “Joys” of Retail Work . . .

wendy — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:16:37 +0000

Don't get me wrong, I fully understand that my department manager is doing the best she can with the people and hours corporate allows her to get the job done, but it's still killing me . . . . . . → Read More: Trapped! Fibromyalgia and the “Joys” of Retail Work . . .

Merry Christmas – My Gift to You: A New Resource for Fibromyalgia

wendy — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:57:37 +0000

It's always good to find a new blog that resonates with our own experience; and for new #spoonies it can be hard to locate useful information online. This directory makes it easier to get started, . . . → Read More: Merry Christmas – My Gift to You: A New Resource for Fibromyalgia

My Latest Do-It-Yourself “Project” – Homemade Hand & Body Cream

wendy — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:02:29 +0000

I've been wanting to make a new batch of hand cream for a while, because my hands had gotten so rough that they were snagging on the inside of my jacket pockets. . . . → Read More: My Latest Do-It-Yourself “Project” – Homemade Hand & Body Cream

Letting Go: It’s Time to Move On

wendy — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:11:54 +0000

Working with a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia is hard enough without the addition of a 4 to 5 hour commute. . . . → Read More: Letting Go: It’s Time to Move On

Moving Day & Fibromyalgia: 12 Tips for Moving with a Chronic Illness

wendy — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:50:04 +0000

Moving sucks, and it's even harder when you have a chronic illness. Pacing is the key to minimizing the stress and avoiding flares. . . . → Read More: Moving Day & Fibromyalgia: 12 Tips for Moving with a Chronic Illness

Starting Over is a B**ch Part 3: Fear

wendy — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:59:31 +0000

I have a confession . . . I'm scared to death. I spend a lot of time scared, but right now it's even worse than usual because I'm afraid I'll blow it again. . . . → Read More: Starting Over is a B**ch Part 3: Fear

Doctor, Why Does My Face Still Ache? – A Review

wendy — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:27:43 +0000

Doctor, Why Does My Face Still Ache?: Getting Relief from Persistent Jaw, Ear, Tooth, and Headache Pain by Donald R. Tanenbaum, DDS, MPH and S. L. Roistacher, DDS is an outstanding explanation of the causes of facial pain, and why it’s so hard to find treatments that actually work.

I thought the following quote was exceptionally appropriate . . . → Read More: Doctor, Why Does My Face Still Ache? – A Review

Fibromyalgia & ADD are Related?? — Really?

wendy — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:19:30 +0000

"While we still have much to learn about both AD/HD and FMS, it's becoming increasingly clear that these disorders are related and that effective treatment of either requires aggressive treatment of both." - Understanding Women with AD/HD . . . → Read More: Fibromyalgia & ADD are Related?? — Really?

Woohooo! Time to Do the Happy Dance!

wendy — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:46:16 +0000

I've been working on a few projects, and didn't want to "jinx" anything, or talk about something that might not work out. . . . → Read More: Woohooo! Time to Do the Happy Dance!