Who is Fibro Warriors ~ Living Life?
Melissa Swanson started Fibro Warriors~Living Life Facebook
page in September of 2012. In her quest for understanding and supporting
fibromyalgia, she joined various online groups and Facebook pages. Quickly she learned
how important it is to be able to talk with others who have been there/done
that! More importantly, she believes in sharing information from verified
credible sources. Fibromyalgia is real. Melissa also believes in the value of surrounding
one's self with positive people in order to create an environment for healthy
coping and energy conservation.
Who is Fibro Warriors ~ Living Life?
My name is Melissa. I am a full-time working married sports
mom of a very active 14-year-old daughter and a one-year-old Border Collie.
Throughout my childhood, I experienced many symptoms of fibromyalgia
and myofascial pain syndrome. I had muscle knots, leg cramps, and sensitivity
to light and touch. I bruise easily suffer from high anxiety, panic attacks,
and depression.
In 2009, my family experienced a family loss that led to an
emotionally stressful year of traveling. The extraordinary physical work also caused
more health issues to develop.
I spent 2010 going from doctor to doctor taking every test.
Finally, a thorough exam led to the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and other
syndromes/diseases that I call evil sidekicks. This is when I began searching
the internet to find others who could help me understand what it was like to
live life with fibromyalgia. What I found was—having fibromyalgia is like
riding a roller coaster with many unpredictable ups-and-downs.
It is important to be your own health advocate. I have found
the combination of keeping a daily routine, using prescription medications,
finding helpful supplements, stretching, participating in light warm water
exercise, maintaining good sleep hygiene, having a positive attitude, and putting
together a good team keeps my pain and my health manageable, most days.
My "Fibro Team” consists of my Rheumatologist,
Neurologist, primary care provider, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, Psychologist,
a pain management doctor, and a wonderful, positive support group.
Along my journey, I have made wonderful friends and fellow
advocates. One of those is Celeste Cooper. I am proud to call her my friend and
mentor. Celeste Cooper, RN, BSN, is an Author, pain
patient/advocate and
fibromyalgia expert at Sharecare.com
and thesethree.com.
Through my networks, I share motivational images, helpful hints,
questions, and my own experiences. Celeste brings her medical expertise and
experience as a patient, registered nurse, educator, legal nurse consultant,
and member of the Pain Action Alliance to Implement a National Strategy. She considers
herself a conduit of information by sharing what she learns regarding current
studies, associated conditions, and so much more.
Fibro Warriors ~ Living Life strives to help others living
life with "Fibromyalgia."
The key words are “LIVE LIFE.”
We have made it our mission to tell other Fibromites
that they can still live their lives.
We believe through education, positive affirmation & a great support team
that we can all be a
Fibro Warrior ~ Living Life.
Read more @ http://survivingwithfibro.wordpress.com.
I am a freelance writer for the online magazine, Living Well
with Fibromyalgia (subscribe@http://fibromodem.com)
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1 comment:
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