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Lyme disease is commonly misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia. That's why it's so important to get the RIGHT testing to rule it out. (FYI: The western blot available through your doctor's office is NOT the right testing!)

It may not be “just fibro” | It could be Lyme disease

June 27, 2016 - Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS research news

June 10, 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news

Chronic illness blogger and author Jaime Heidel discusses how our makeup, laundry detergent and other common household products could be keeping us sick.

Environmental Detox: The Missing Link to Treating Chronic Pain Naturally?

My top 6 favorite treatments for fibromyalgia

Two new fibromyalgia drugs are currently in clinical trials, and a third one will be tested next year.

Three new fibromyalgia drugs could be on the way

For years, I've lived with unexplained pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction and other symptoms. When all of my blood test came back negative, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Yesterday, I added another diagnosis: chronic Lyme disease.

My new diagnosis…

June 27, 2016 - Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS research news

May 20, 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has fast tracked Dr. Skip Pridgen’s novel pairing of famciclovir (Famvir), a common antiviral, with celecoxib (Celebrex), an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug, for a phase III trial in 2017. Based on data from a prior phase II trial, the combo known as IMC-1 could give some stiff competition to Lyrica and Cymbalta, two of the most profitable drugs prescribed for fibromyalgia.

IMC-1 antiviral combo may be next blockbuster fibromyalgia drug

I recently had the chance to try out the Quell wearable pain device. Did it reduce my fibromyalgia pain? Is it worth the investment? Read my full review here!

Quell wearable pain relief review + interview

In celebration of International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, FedUpwithFatigue.com readers are sharing "What I wish others knew about living with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS."

What I wish others knew about fibromyalgia and ME/CFS …

What happens to the doctor/patient relationship when you become THAT patient ... that patient who does everything right and still doesn't get better ... THAT patient that doctors give up on...

When a doctor gives up on a patient…

A review of ProHealth's FibroSleep supplement

ProHealth FibroSleep review

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One of the yummiest gluten free treats ever! One of the yummiest gluten free treats ever!
My favorite natural air freshener: lemon slices, f My favorite natural air freshener: lemon slices, fresh rosemary and vanilla extract simmered in water on the stove! So much healthier than chemically-fragranced candles and sprays!!!
My favorite new snack! My favorite new snack!
Sometimes when we’re chronically ill, we focus s Sometimes when we’re chronically ill, we focus so much on trying to find that *one thing* that’s going to make us feel better that we forget about the basics like drinking good quality water. I have mineral water from a West Virginia spring delivered to my house each month. It sounds like a luxury but it doesn’t cost much more than what you’d pay for bottled water at the grocery store and it’s so much better for you than tap water. No fluoride, no chlorine! Just lots of healthy minerals!
My morning #Lyme cocktail: Samento and banderol ti My morning #Lyme cocktail: Samento and banderol tinctures in OJ plus SAM-e, l-theanine, immune system booster, thyroid med and hyophen. #emptystomach #beforebreakfast
Earthing with my Buddy today! Earthing with my Buddy today!
One of the yummiest gluten free treats ever! One of the yummiest gluten free treats ever!
My favorite natural air freshener: lemon slices, f My favorite natural air freshener: lemon slices, fresh rosemary and vanilla extract simmered in water on the stove! So much healthier than chemically-fragranced candles and sprays!!!
My favorite new snack! My favorite new snack!
Sometimes when we’re chronically ill, we focus s Sometimes when we’re chronically ill, we focus so much on trying to find that *one thing* that’s going to make us feel better that we forget about the basics like drinking good quality water. I have mineral water from a West Virginia spring delivered to my house each month. It sounds like a luxury but it doesn’t cost much more than what you’d pay for bottled water at the grocery store and it’s so much better for you than tap water. No fluoride, no chlorine! Just lots of healthy minerals!
My morning #Lyme cocktail: Samento and banderol ti My morning #Lyme cocktail: Samento and banderol tinctures in OJ plus SAM-e, l-theanine, immune system booster, thyroid med and hyophen. #emptystomach #beforebreakfast
Earthing with my Buddy today! Earthing with my Buddy today!
One of the yummiest gluten free treats ever! One of the yummiest gluten free treats ever!
My favorite natural air freshener: lemon slices, f My favorite natural air freshener: lemon slices, fresh rosemary and vanilla extract simmered in water on the stove! So much healthier than chemically-fragranced candles and sprays!!!
My favorite new snack! My favorite new snack!
Sometimes when we’re chronically ill, we focus s Sometimes when we’re chronically ill, we focus so much on trying to find that *one thing* that’s going to make us feel better that we forget about the basics like drinking good quality water. I have mineral water from a West Virginia spring delivered to my house each month. It sounds like a luxury but it doesn’t cost much more than what you’d pay for bottled water at the grocery store and it’s so much better for you than tap water. No fluoride, no chlorine! Just lots of healthy minerals!
My morning #Lyme cocktail: Samento and banderol ti My morning #Lyme cocktail: Samento and banderol tinctures in OJ plus SAM-e, l-theanine, immune system booster, thyroid med and hyophen. #emptystomach #beforebreakfast
Earthing with my Buddy today! Earthing with my Buddy today!

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