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This week’s headlines (week of June 8, 2015)

June 12, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

This week's news roundup is going to be a bit more abbreviated than usual. It's been an emotional week for me because I had to euthanize my oldest and most loved kitty. Needless to say, it's been tough to stay motivated and focused the past few days. Tonix Pharmaceuticals releases another round

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This week’s headlines (week of June 1, 2015)

June 5, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Researcher says she'd rather have HIV/AIDS than ME. Could the solution to fibro be as simple as breathing pure air? New research study shows those with fibro may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy. (Note: Since posting this, I've received a comment from a reader who had a bad experience with

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Three slow-cooker meals for when you’re too sick and tired to cook

June 1, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Three slow-cooker meals for when you're too sick and tired to cook. Recipes for the chronically ill.

Editor's note: My diet has drastically changed since writing this post in 2015. These recipes are still good, and they're also convenient, but I no longer use many of the listed ingredients because I've gone gluten free and I eat fewer packaged foods. I've learned that my diet affects my

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Why your fibro meds aren’t working

May 28, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

The three drugs approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to treat fibromyalgia - Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella - aren't much better than sugar pills, according to research.

If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chances are your physician has written you a prescription to try at least one of the three drugs – Lyrica, Cymbalta or Savella – currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat fibromyalgia. And chances are you may have been

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This week’s headlines (week of May 25, 2015)

May 28, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Four new fibro drugs may be on the way. (Let's hope these actually work without all the nasty side effects!) Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. will give a sneak peek at one of those potential drugs next month during the 16th Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in Rome, Italy. TNX-102 SL,

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This week’s headlines (Week of May 4, 2015)

May 8, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Whew, there's a ton of news this week, and I didn't even include it all! Here's the best of the week... EmpowHER has a nice article with tips on how to celebrate Mother's Day when your mom is chronically ill. Tired of the lack of research into ME/CFS and fibro? Then conduct your own! That's

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This week’s headlines (week of April 27, 2015)

April 29, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Dr. Skip Pridgen gives an update on his research that combines the antiviral drug Famvir with Celebrex, an anti-inflammatory, to treat fibromyalgia. His emerging research could ultimately lead to a complete overhaul in how fibromyalgia is treated. (Fingers crossed.) Here's an earlier story in case

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Dr. Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Body Lotion Review

April 28, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Review: Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Body Lotion | Does it really help relieve body aches? Find out here!

This post contains affiliate links. If you’ve visited my recommended products page, then you know I’m a big fan of Dr. Teal’s Soothe and Sleep Body Wash in the lavender scent. A couple of weeks ago, I was shopping at Walmart, and I noticed the Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Body Lotion in several

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This week’s headlines (week of April 13, 2015)

April 14, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

The National Fibromyalgia Association has relaunched its Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine. The first issue is available for free, and includes personal stories, community news, health tips and current treatment information. If you enjoy the first issue, an annual subscription is just $9.95 if you sign up

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Why I started FedUpwithFatigue.com

March 11, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

There’s a lot of frustration behind the name of this blog. I am indeed fed up. I’m fed up with being tired. Fed up with hurting all the time. Fed up with not feeling like myself anymore. Fed up with doctors and others who have no clue what it’s like to live in chronic pain every day. Fed up with all

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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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