Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis As if Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Costochondritis, aren’t enough (plus a little of Premature Ventricular Contractions for good measure), my over-achieving ass just had to contract (I’m sure contract is the right word, more like I was gifted) Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome (pronounces “SHOW-grins”) is another autoimmune disease, that is characterized by… Continue reading Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
Tag: Fibromyalgia
Dear Lord, I’m ‘That’ Guy!
Dear Lord, I’m ‘That’ Guy! Lately, I have been really getting this feeling that I’m a burden or a sponge – sucking the life out of my wife. I try so hard to balance how much I tell her about what is going on physically and mentally with me, so I don’t become that burden… Continue reading Dear Lord, I’m ‘That’ Guy!
What is Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. There doesn’t seem to be a set of rules that fibromyalgia follows either. Some patients will have pain in… Continue reading What is Fibromyalgia
Physical Therapy On My Shoulder
Physical Therapy On My Shoulder I started PT for my right shoulder, the one that I injured, trying to catch the round bale of hay. It is sort of humorous as I was describing to him my medical conditions and he was seriously doubting that I have them. His line of questioning and his comments… Continue reading Physical Therapy On My Shoulder
Flare-ups Everywhere
Flare-ups Everywhere I pretty much have most of my issues with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) under control, much of the day-to-day fibromyalgia symptoms are managed fairly well and the costochondritis is hit or miss. This however does not help too much to manage flare-ups. I wake up and try to make my way out of bed.… Continue reading Flare-ups Everywhere
The Struggle is Real
The Struggle is Real This is a post that I really don’t want to draft. It is a huge blow to my ego, my pride, and my well-being. I had been managing my Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid arthritis fairly well, that was until costochondritis had to show its freaking ugly face and wreck the good times.… Continue reading The Struggle is Real
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Fibromyalgia is an immobilizing, difficult to manage, and not widely known disease that affects many men and women worldwide. It’s a disease that is about seven times as likely to affect women than men, and although it usually is seen in people between the ages of 30 and 50 it can appear… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
I Want To Go Camping
I Want To Go Camping I’m a little upset that I wasn’t able to go camping for the past two years due to COVID and most of the campgrounds being closed, and this year, I’m not so sure that I’m going to be healthy enough to go on the trip, what sucks the most, is… Continue reading I Want To Go Camping
No Joke
No Joke I’m so reluctant to post this, but maybe someone out there can use this. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia are no joke. I never imagined myself as a 50yo who needs help walking at times, some days (like today) I’m barely being able to get out of bed (it’s 3 p.m. and I’m on… Continue reading No Joke
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Fibromyalgia is an immobilizing, difficult to manage, and not widely known disease that affects many men and women worldwide. It’s a disease that is about seven times as likely to affect women than men, and although it usually is seen in people between the ages of 30 and 50 it can appear… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
