Fibromyalgia can be difficult to cope with but throw perimenopause into the mix as well and symptoms can become much more troublesome. This post covers my own story and some management tips for this phase of life.
A Chronic Voice – June 2021 Writing Prompts
This month, I am joining in with the monthly writing prompts from A Chronic Voice for the first time as I only recently discovered this lovely online community :-). As well as the monthly prompts being a great read to discover how others interpret the words each month, it's also especially helpful for new bloggers, … Continue reading A Chronic Voice – June 2021 Writing Prompts
Q&A: A Day in the Life with Chronic Illness and Pain by a Fibromyalgia Spoonie
A day in the life of a fibromyalgia spoonie as part of A Chronic Voice linkup Q&A
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month – Four Things I Wish Non-Fibro People Understood
Since fibromyalgia is an invisible illness, it can be misunderstood by others. Some of the most common misconceptions are described in this post.
Fibromyalgia and returning to swimming post Covid-lockdown
I’ve already blogged about how swimming can help fibromyalgia and it’s always been the most important part of my pain management toolkit. So the last year has been really hard as UK pools have been closed for a significant chunk of that time. For me, the effects of not being able to swim have been … Continue reading Fibromyalgia and returning to swimming post Covid-lockdown
How swimming can help with fibromyalgia
Swimming can be a great choice of exercise if you have fibromyalgia and this is backed up by scientific research.
Anxious April (and some things that help quieten anxiety)
Anxiety is a common symptom of fibromyalgia. My anxiety tends to worsen over the spring and summer months, so this post covers some of the simple ways in which I try and quell anxious thoughts.
How Audiobooks Can Help With Fibromyalgia Sleep Issues
Audiobooks can be a great source of help and comfort with insomnia and other sleep issues associated with fibromyalgia.
Escape to the Country – How can rural living impact on managing chronic illness?
Living in a rural environment versus an urban one can have an impact on several aspects of how we are able to manage chronic illness - this post explore some of the pros and cons of rural life
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis – Neurology or Rheumatology?
Fibromyalgia is often diagnosed by a rheumatologist or a neurologist depending on how the symptoms present. This post describes my own diagnosis journey.
Musings on Life with Fibromyalgia 