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An interview with Dr. Ginevra Liptan, author of “The FibroManual”

May 5, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

An interview with Dr. Ginevra Liptan, author of "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor" and founder of The Frida Center for Fibromyalgia.

I'm excited today to bring you an interview with Dr. Ginevra Liptan, founder of The Frida Center for Fibromyalgia and author of "Figuring Out Fibromyalgia." Dr. Liptan just released her latest book, "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor," earlier this

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May 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS research news

May 3, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

May 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS research news

Can you believe it's already May? I swear it seems the days disappear like the snapping of fingers. I've started the doctor shuffle again with several medical appointments scheduled this month. My nurse practitioner recently ordered some routine bloodwork, and I'll get the results tomorrow. I

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15 helpful tips for cooking & cleaning your kitchen when you’re chronically ill

April 28, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Cooking and cleaning can be challenging when you're living with chronic illness. These 15 tips help make these daily tasks more manageable.

The following article, "15 helpful tips for cooking & cleaning your kitchen when you’re chronically ill," was first published on Prohealth.com. It is being reprinted here with permission from the editor.  (This post contains affiliate links.) Disclaimer: One of the most important

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An interview with Linda Elsegood, editor of “The LDN Book”

April 21, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Linda Elsegood, editor of "The LDN Book" and founder of the LDN Research Trust, discusses how low-dose naltrexone can be beneficial for fibromyalgia and other conditions.

If you're a subscriber, then you may know I'm a big fan of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as a treatment for fibromyalgia. It's the only pharmaceutical that's ever helped to relieve my pain. Two small Stanford University studies have shown LDN to be more effective than any of the three drugs approved

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Could fibromyalgia be caused by an endocannabinoid deficiency?

April 18, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Some emerging research indicates fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome may be tied to a deficiency in the body's endocannabinoid system. This could explain why cannabis benefits so many fibromyalgia sufferers.

The story below about a possible link between fibromyalgia and a deficiency in the body's endocannabinoid system first appeared on NationalPainReport.com. It is being republished here with permission from the editor. Visit nearly any online fibromyalgia support group, and you’ll almost always

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April 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS research news

April 11, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

May 2016 fibromyalgia and ME/CFS research news

We received big news earlier this month when we learned the Drug Enforcement Administration (U.S.) had notified federal legislators that it may be rescheduling cannabis by summer.  This is great news for the fibromyalgia community because rescheduling will finally make it easier for researchers

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More insurance companies now paying for FM/a fibromyalgia test

April 6, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Medicare and some private insurers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, are now paying for the FM/a fibromyalgia test on a case-by-case basis. EpicGenetics, the company that developed the test, offers free assistance to determine if your insurance will cover the test.

The story below on the FM/a fibromyalgia test first appeared on NationalPainReport.com. It is being republished here with permission from the editor. (Note: I have no financial interest in EpicGenetics or the FM/a fibromyalgia test.)  Updated 2/22/22: StatNews.com published an investigative

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The Fay Farm Healing CBD Hemp Lotion and Warming CBD Muscle Rub Review

April 4, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

The Fay Farm Healing CBD Hemp Lotion and Warming CBD Muscle Rub review.

I received The Fay Farm Healing CBD Hemp Lotion and Warming CBD Muscle Rub to try in exchange for this review. I received no financial compensation. All opinions are my own.  If you read my recent "how I'm doing update," then you know it's been a trying three months for me. Despite making

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Adult coloring: How a favorite childhood pastime can help you manage chronic illness

April 1, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Adult coloring | How a favorite childhood pastime can help you manage chronic illness

This story on using adult coloring to manage chronic illness was originally published on Prohealth.com and is being reprinted here with permission from the editor.  (This post contains affiliate links.) Every time I visit my local arts-and-crafts store, I stop by the display of adult

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I’m stalled … and here’s what I’m doing about it

March 29, 2016 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Despite seeing improvements in sleep, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues, my fibromyalgia pain is still lingering. But I'm not giving up! Here's my game plan for how I plan to reduce it!

It's been almost six months since my last "how I'm doing" update. The short answer, which I guess you already know from the title of this post, is I'm stalled. (This post contains affiliate links.) My longtime readers know I started working remotely with fibromyalgia specialist Dr. Rodger

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My favorite new snack! My favorite new snack!
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Earthing with my Buddy today! Earthing with my Buddy today!
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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!
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