There's nothing quite like a fibromyalgia flare to remind you just how unpredictable life with chronic illness can be. One minute you're pottering around the house feeling reasonably human, the next you're hit with that familiar wave of pain and exhaustion that sends you straight back to bed with a cup of tea and whatever … Continue reading Creating a Comfort Kit: Essential Items for Managing Flares
Optimal Sleep Strategies for Chronic Pain Relief
Sleep and chronic pain have what I can only describe as a tumultuous relationship. Pain keeps us awake, and poor sleep makes pain worse – it's a frustrating cycle that many of us know all too well. After years of living with fibromyalgia, I've learned that creating the right sleep environment isn't just about comfort; … Continue reading Optimal Sleep Strategies for Chronic Pain Relief
Power Napping with Fibromyalgia: When and How to Rest Effectively
Why Napping Can Be Your Friend Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on Pexels.com Living with fibromyalgia means navigating the unpredictable ebb and flow of fatigue that can hit at any time of day. Some mornings I wake up feeling as though I've run a marathon in my sleep, whilst other days the afternoon brings a … Continue reading Power Napping with Fibromyalgia: When and How to Rest Effectively
The One Thing That Really Helps on My Worst Fibro Days – My Infra Red Sauna Blanket
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com There are certain things in my fibromyalgia toolkit that I could manage without, and then there are the absolute essentials – the things that have transformed how I cope with the condition. My infrared sauna blanket sits firmly in the latter category, and I really don't know how I … Continue reading The One Thing That Really Helps on My Worst Fibro Days – My Infra Red Sauna Blanket
Finding My Way Back to Yoga: In Praise of Chair Yoga for Chronic Pain
I've always had a complicated relationship with yoga. On one hand, I know it can be beneficial - the gentle stretching, the mindfulness, the promise of reduced pain and increased flexibility. On the other hand, my fibromyalgia and arthritis seemed to conspire against me every time I tried to join a class. During lockdown, I … Continue reading Finding My Way Back to Yoga: In Praise of Chair Yoga for Chronic Pain
5 Tips for Travelling by Car when you have Fibromyalgia
Car travel can be uncomfortable when you have fibromyalgia but with some forethought and planning, it can be made easier
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.
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.
Musings on Life with Fibromyalgia 