Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I don't know about you, but many of the traditional gifts just don't work for those of us with fibromyalgia and/or ME/CFS. I can't eat most candy because the sugar and preservatives cause me days of increased pain. I can't remember the last time I wore
Week of Jan. 18, 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news
Brain fog has been rearing its ugly (and humorous) head for me lately. Last week, I spent an afternoon feeling like I was going to urinate all over myself. After hours of sitting with my thighs pressed together and running to the bathroom every 30 minutes, I finally realized what had happened: I'd
Week of Jan. 11, 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news
It's been a good week at FedUpwithFatigue.com! This week, the National Fibromyalgia Association shared another of my posts on its Facebook feed. I'm so grateful for the NFA's support and would like to welcome my new readers! I have a couple of interesting posts in the works for the next couple of
12 bloggers share their best tips for reducing fibromyalgia symptoms
I am a problem solver by nature, so when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia two years ago, I obsessively researched information on the best strategies for reducing fibromyalgia symptoms. I found out there are no easy answers. Certain drugs work for some and not for others. Some people find relief
Week of Jan. 4, 2016 Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news
Living with fibromyalgia is so frustrating. Last week, I had several very low-pain days in a row. I had maybe 10% of what my "normal" pain is each day.
And then came Monday. As soon as I stood up from the bed, I knew IT WAS BACK. My "normal" pain had returned. So now I'm left wondering why and
Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 28, 2015)
I wasn't planning to publish a news post this week because I've had family visiting from out of town, but I saw several New Year's-related stories that are worth sharing. Hope you have a wonderful New Year's Day and that your recovery is speedy if you happened to have celebrated last
Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 21, 2015)
For those of you who follow me on Facebook, I finally got my Christmas tree decorated this morning! I kept thinking that I'd do it one evening while watching TV, and I finally realized that if I didn't tackle it first thing in the morning, then it was never going to get done!
Now, if I can get
How to use medical marijuana without getting high
This post, "How to Use Medical Marijuana without Getting High," originally appeared on National Pain Report. It is being reprinted here with permission from the editor.
The research may be slim, but there are plenty of anecdotal accounts indicating marijuana can be effective at reducing
Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 14, 2015)
I'd like to welcome all of FedUpwithFatigue.com's new members! I had a sizable jump in subscribers earlier this week after the National Fibromyalgia Association shared my post, "20 Helpful Tips for Cleaning & Organizing when You're Chronically Ill," on Facebook. I'm so grateful that you read my
20 helpful tips for cleaning & organizing when you’re chronically ill
This article on "20 helpful tips for cleaning and organizing when you're chronically ill" first appeared on Prohealth.com.
Disclaimer: One of the most important things I've learned about fibromyalgia and ME/CFS is there is a wide spectrum of disability among our patient groups. Some of us lead
Naltrexone “changed life” of fibromyalgia patient
My regular readers know I'm a big fan of using low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia. I recently had the opportunity to write about LDN and how it's becoming an emerging fibromyalgia treatment for Pain News Network. The story includes interviews with Jarred Younger, the researcher who conducted the
Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 7, 2015)
I was reminded of why I hate dentists earlier this week while having oral surgery. My dentist had told me this was a simple procedure, and that most people can leave her office and go right back to work. Well, I'm not most people. She sent me home with instructions to use ibuprofen or acetaminophen
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I’m Donna, a longtime newspaper reporter, health writer and chronic illness thriver! Fed Up with Fatigue provides weekly news, research, treatments and more to help you live better with fibromyalgia and/or Lyme.