As
fibromyalgia awareness month winds down, I am reminded of all the wonderful
work of advocates and fellow bloggers. However, this month is a difficult one
for me personally, because I also have chronic migraine; and the unstable
atmosphere of spring weather is a trigger I cannot control. Fibromyalgia and
its partners can be more than a physical challenge. For instance, a special PAINS-KC
meeting I looked forward to attending was side railed because of what would end
up being a 14-day status
migrainosus. And, I can’t remember doing an interview for May awareness
that I did not have migraine. Unintentionally, this introduction is also a
segue to June headache and migraine awareness month, stay tuned.
What
I write is rooted in my personal quest for help. I have learned to forgive
myself for the things I can’t control and to embrace adversity. I realize that
good days for others are spectacular to me. I hope you find something that is
helpful for you.
Note:
For future reference, archived blogs
are in the right column of this page, Celeste’s freelance articles are in the
header tab Celeste’s Publications, and this particular blog will be linked
in the header tab Fibro Musings.
Just
published! 7
Tips for Reclaiming Control over Fibromyalgia
Ways
we can manage the effects of fibromyalgia on our central, autonomic, metabolic,
and immune systems…
Explore the types and benefits and practices
tai chi, dubbed “medication in motion” for those of us living with chronic
pain…
There
is a well-documented bidirectional pathway between the brain and gut. Read
about fibro-mates, IBS and GERD, and evidence on supportive therapies of the
mind…
Determining
the most beneficial type of therapeutic massage or bodywork relies on our
understanding of the differences between fibromyalgia and myofascial pain
syndrome. What massage techniques can help?...
What
type of movement is showing promise for managing our fibromyalgia? You might be
surprised to see the recent evidence…
Fibromyalgia
and EDS (hEDS = EDS hypermobile type) share connections you might not have
considered…
What
you may not know about your symptoms, stressors, and management tools…
About
the male and female fibromyalgia pelvis, pain and the myofascia, diagnosis to
treatment…
Genetic
studies on fibromyalgia are underway with the assistance of the University of
California, UCLA, and University of Illinois at Chicago using the FM/a blood
test to identify participants.
Thyroid
problems can co-exist with and/or sometimes mimic fibromyalgia, the science,
medicine, and awareness...
To
understand why manual lymphatic massage is beneficial for those of us with
fibromyalgia, we must first understand how it works.
Why
does myofascial pain become chronic? What causes the chronic pain of
fibromyalgia? Does myofascial pain sustain fibromyalgia pain? Difference
between a trigger point and tender point, and more...
The
FDA "Voice of the Patient", getting unstuck, the biology of body
matter, immune cells, and noteworthy news...
Are
your arms and legs like battlefield magnets? Do your extremities look like a
world atlas? For those of us with fibro, there might be an explanation to why
that is.
Disparity,
agreements, 2016 Revisions to the 2010/2011 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria
appear to address previous concerns, and now conclude...
Don’t
miss:
The
Pain Advocate’s Corner: How to Raise Your Voice
(also
permalinked in the header tab of The
Pained Ink Slayer).
“To unleash victory, I must have an open mind and willing
heart,
judge not, embrace change, and be a steadfast observer of
self.”
In healing,
Celeste Cooper, RN / Author, Freelancer, Advocate
Think adversity?-See opportunity!
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