I've been sick since Friday and I'm assuming it's the flu bug that has been going around. I've been feeling semi-sick on my stomach and I have a cold and sinus headache and now it's settled in my chest, so I'm coughing with … [Read more...] about ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & the Flu
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
CFS & Fibromyalgia Symptoms Flare In Cold Weather
The weather is as unpredictable as our ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia symptoms can be. I find that I personally struggle the most with symptoms flaring when the weather and temperatures are at extremes - either really hot, really … [Read more...] about CFS & Fibromyalgia Symptoms Flare In Cold Weather
Chronic Pain – Like the Annoying Person Who Never Leaves
When I went in for physical therapy the other day, my therapist asked me that ever-annoying question that us chronic pain sufferers hate to hear: "What is your pain level today on a scale of 1 - 10?" I know that it is the … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain – Like the Annoying Person Who Never Leaves
My First Week of Physical Therapy…
Last week I started physical therapy and it went rather well. From what I remember, it is going a lot better for me this time around than what it has previously. I attribute it to the fact that my body is in better physical … [Read more...] about My First Week of Physical Therapy…
Physical Therapy Begins Next Week for Back & Leg Pain
I start physical therapy next week for my back pain and my doctor thinks that a lot of my leg pain is coming from my back. I always feel like I am fighting this neverending, losing battle with my body. I work so hard to get … [Read more...] about Physical Therapy Begins Next Week for Back & Leg Pain
I’m Not An Airhead – I Have Brain Fog
Yesterday and today were both bad ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia days for me and today I had to work for 4 hours. My son kept saying to me, "Mom, you really ought to call off. You're not in any shape to work." But even though I … [Read more...] about I’m Not An Airhead – I Have Brain Fog
Small Study: Does Yoga Ease Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia?
A study that was published in the November issue of Pain found that yoga may help ease some of the debilitating symptoms of Fibromyalgia for some female patients. According to the Washington Post article: This study … [Read more...] about Small Study: Does Yoga Ease Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia?
Balance Problems Getting Worse with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
I have never been what you could call a "graceful" person. I gave my mother plenty of scares when I was a child with all of my falls and accidents I would have running into things and falling off of bicycles and other clumsy … [Read more...] about Balance Problems Getting Worse with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
Guest Blogger Post: Back Pain & Chronic Illness: How to Cope
Please welcome guest blogger, Paul Jaggard, to Fighting Fatigue. You can read Paul's bio at the end of the post. One of the unexpected side effects of a chronic illness can be back pain. When you have to take to your bed … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger Post: Back Pain & Chronic Illness: How to Cope
Supplement Treatments for Specific Fibromyalgia Symptoms
The last couple of days, I worked on a mini-series of information by Dr. Mark Pellegrino on common Fibromyalgia nutrient deficiencies and treatments. To further expand on that topic, I also wanted to include some information … [Read more...] about Supplement Treatments for Specific Fibromyalgia Symptoms