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Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 21, 2015)

December 23, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

This week's fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Jan. 18, 2016) | FedUpwithFatigue.com

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

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How to use medical marijuana without getting high

December 21, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

By using CBD-rich cannabis products, you can reap some of the medicinal benefits of marijuana without the high. | FedUpwithFatigue.com

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

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Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 14, 2015)

December 17, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

This week's fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Jan. 18, 2016) | FedUpwithFatigue.com

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

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20 helpful tips for cleaning & organizing when you’re chronically ill

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

Cleaning and organizing are part of life - even if you're chronically ill. These 20 tips will help you keep your home as clean and organized as possible given the challenges of living with a chronic illness.

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

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Naltrexone “changed life” of fibromyalgia patient

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

Low dose naltrexone is an emerging treatment for fibromyalgia. In early research studies, about 65 percent of patients experienced a significant reduction of symptoms.

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

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Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Dec. 7, 2015)

December 10, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

This week's fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Jan. 18, 2016) | FedUpwithFatigue.com

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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FedUpwithFatigue.com’s 2015 fibromyalgia gift guide

December 9, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

These are great gift ideas for anyone with fibromyalgia.

How did this happen? It seems like it was just yesterday that I was walking around in shorts and flipflops, swatting away the mosquitoes and complaining about the humidity. Somehow, someway, "the most wonderful time of the year" is here! With Christmas just a few days away, I thought it would be fun

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Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Nov. 30, 2015)

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

This week's fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Jan. 18, 2016) | FedUpwithFatigue.com

There's a lot going on this week at FedUpwithFatigue.com. In case you missed it, there are still a few days to enter the Ultimate Spoonie Giveaway. I'm partnering with several chronic illness bloggers to offer two huge prize packs and three smaller prizes. The contest ends at midnight on

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Enter the Ultimate Spoonie Giveaway! [CLOSED]

November 27, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

Six chronic illness bloggers. Loads of exciting prizes. Enter to win the Ultimate Spoonie Giveaway!

I have a fun surprise as the holiday season officially kicks off in the U.S. today! I'm excited to join several of my fellow chronic pain bloggers - Counting My Spoons, February Stars, LiveKen, Living Incurably and The Invisible F - to host the Ultimate Spoonie Giveaway! We've reached out to

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This week’s fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Nov. 23, 2015)

November 25, 2015 by Donna Gregory/FedUpwithFatigue.com |

This week's fibromyalgia and ME/CFS news (week of Jan. 18, 2016) | FedUpwithFatigue.com

Just wanted to send a quick "Happy Thanksgiving" to my U.S. readers. My hubby and I's families live out of state and we aren't traveling, so we're eating at a local restaurant this year. After being on an anti-inflammatory diet since September, I can't wait to treat myself to some pumpkin pie,

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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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