Something New

I was recently in Micheal's Craft Store and someone asked me for help because she could not reach something. Not because she was too short-I suffer the same "malady"myself-but because her arm would not cooperate.

We chatted a bit and she mentioned she had Fibro. I replied that I understood since I too had Fibro and some days were definitely better than others. The conversation was quick but she stated she did not have the horrible flairs she once did since her doctor prescribed Neurontin.
I had not heard of it so I brought it up at my next appointment with my RN. She was actually very positive about it and said she was going to recommend it for my insomnia. So we tried it. And I am finally sleeping better. I also have to say that while the exhaustion is not gone it is far better and so is my ability to deal with my pain. Again, it is not gone but it is better.

This is wonderful news and I am sharing in the hope that it will help someone else out there. My husband recently began taking it instead of his prescribed Ambien and finds he actually sleeps better and it is helping him deal with his arthritic pain as well.

I do so love serendipity! I am very grateful that I was where I was and that a stranger shared with me what helped her. It may or may not work for everyone but I am hopeful for the first time in a very long time.

I Make Mistakes

I make mistakes. Lots of them. Since my accident that resulted in a TBI and then fibro it means I make more than I ever did and I get so frustrated by it at times. One of the greatest mistakes is not admitting my limits-even to myself. I "forget" I am not the person that I was pre-accident/fibro and I push myself to do more, better, faster or "like I did before."

An Essential Oil Blend For Fibromyalgia & More

Fibromyalgia can kick you from here to the end of the block and back again. Boosting serotonin is one way to help deal with pain, sleeplessness, depression, gut motility, endocrine function and a slew of other issues faced by those of us who suffer from Fibro. 

Lately there is a lot of hype about essential oil usage, namely because of the marketing skills of a certain company whose name sounds a lot like Toe-Derra. I take personal issue with their tactics and even some or their recommendations. I won't get into them in any great detail here, however, I have always believed in the power of natural medicines and am happy to provide this information for a blend that works for some of my Fibro issues. I feel it is a good option for relief of some of my own issues and thought it might be appropriate for others.

Your mileage may vary of course-please do not take what information I am giving here as set in stone and certainly do not use it in place of your own physicians advice or prescription for your health. 

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2015

Yes. That is what today is-Not sure what else to say. I admit I feel like I should have a lot to say but I just don't. Maybe it just surprises me that there are people who are not aware. They must all be living under a rock or something I guess!

So here ya go-be aware-people have fibro and you need to know it! If not for your sake for the sake of those with this insidious dis-ease that impacts every facet of the lives of those that have it.

Share what you did for this oh so auspicious occasion below in the comments section and give me some ideas of what I should have come up with myself. :)

It was one of THOSE days

Today was one of THOSE days. Spring has finally sprung in NW CT. The air was dry with temps in the 70's and the sun was glorius. It was one of those top 10 days of the year; the kind of day I wait in anticipation for all winter long. I have been trying to be kind to myself the past couple of weeks. It should have been incredible.

Fibro Fact

Been sort of out of commission for a bit. I have a business and running that has been a struggle so I have not been keeping up here. I figure if anyone can understand that it is someone reading a Fibro blog.  :)

A llittle info for you or those who have a loved one with Fibro:

Don't Judge, Criticize or Feed Into the Ignorance