Fibromyalgia: Living and Managing Well

New Here? Start Here: Your Roadmap to Living Creatively with Fibro is the perfect place to begin.

Doctors in white coats writing notes on clipboards at a conference table.

To Call the Doctor or Not?

Is it right to take the appointment from an employed person who needs to be seen to get a fit note or the treatment that can get them back to work? Out of social consideration I am pretty much making myself a second class citizen.

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Young woman with long brown hair in white t-shirt sits on bed clutching lower back in pain, eyes closed, illustrating inconsistent fibromyalgia symptoms in a bright bedroom.

Are Fibromyalgia Symptoms Consistent?

A question that seems to get regularly asked is” Are Fibromyalgia symptoms consistent?” Unfortunately, as is usually the case with Fibro, the answer is not a simple one. Here are some of my thoughts. What is Fibromyalgia? If you are new here and you are only just...

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Hand holding remote control set to 20°C aimed at wall-mounted air conditioner, essential for managing fibromyalgia symptoms and staying comfortable during a heatwave.

Surviving a Heatwave!

Read all about Surviving a Heatwave when you are living with Fibromyalgia or another Chronic Health Conditions that mean you struggle to manage your temperature.

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Scattered white tablets, teal softgel capsules, and orange gel capsules on a light purple background, illustrating common medications used to manage fibromyalgia symptoms and pain.

Can Fibromyalgia kill me?

Can Fibromyalgia kill me? In these days of the opioid crisis the answer to this question has sadly changed. My thoughts on this with no medical jargon.

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