Fibro Friday week 485

 This week we had 13 fabulous fibro related articles which you can view here.

Topics include acceptance of chronic pain, the flight or fight response in Fibromyalgia, PETS and P.O.T.S., as well as many Christmas related posts.

Happy reading. 

Fibro bloggers share their latest fibromyalgia articles

These Fibromyalgia articles allow you to understand more about fibromyalgia. Those living with fibro are sharing their blog posts to raise awareness of this chronic pain condition and the many ways it affects their lives and also offer helpful ways they cope such as distraction ideas, humor and self care strategies. 

Fibromyalgia and the Current State of Research  A snapshot of the current state of fibromyalgia research. Read full article by Thom Byxbe Set Boundaries, Command Respect  Setting boundaries is a skill we all need. This post explores why we should set them.  Read full article by Thom Byxbe Nostalgic, Creative & Photographic Distraction From Fibro How these 3 factors come together in a hobby that helps in distracting from the many symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Read full article by Dale Rockell Top 6 Books as Gifts for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Sufferers Reviews of 6 books of which some are practical and same are uplifting. Read full article by Blogger Bar ACR23 Fibromyalgia Research in 2023 - Where Rheumatology Meets  My Several Worlds presents the latest fibromyalgia research from ACR23 attended in 2023. The presentation was called 'Fibromyalgia & Other Clinical Pain Syndromes.' Read full article by Carrie Kellenberger Distraction ideas to bring you joy for Busy People with Chronic Pain and Fatigue. ''We deserve to do things we like and enjoy. Even if we barely have the energy to manage life. Our quality of life matters so much. So today, I want to share some distraction ideas for your enjoyment, even if you have a busy life too.'' Read full article by Melissa Reynolds Physical Self-Care Strategies To Manage Fibromyalgia Sue shares the strategies she uses to maintain physical self-care and how she uses the free Health Storylines app to keep on track. Read full article by Sue It's OK to have a simple Christmas The whys and hows of a simple Christmas in this Christian household when both partners are living with chronic illness.  Read full article by Glenys Disability Representation on Doctor Who Beverley gives her opinion on how disability is portrayed in one of her all time favourite shows and has a bonus video on disability in Hollywood movies.  Read full article by Beverley Butterfly. Relaxing Sunday A very brief post about her day by Melinda. Read full article How Viruses Affect Those With Chronic Illness A personal experience of how and why viruses have an affect on someone living with fibro and other chronic illnesses.  Read full article by Bethan Jones. A Fibromyalgia Christmas Laugh Here you will find a the 12 Days of Fibro Read full article by Sue Ingebretson. Fibro Friday week 484

1. Fibromyalgia and the Current State of Research 2. Set Boundaries, Command Respect 3. Nostalgic, Creative & Photographic Distraction From Fibro 4. TOP SIX BOOKS AS GIFTS FOR FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS 5. ACR23 Fibromyalgia Research in 2023 - Where Rheumatology Meets 6. Distraction ideas to bring you joy 7. Physical Self-Care Strategies To Manage Fibromyalgia 8. It's OK to have a simple Christmas 9. Disability representation on Doctor Who 10. Relaxing Sunday 11. How Viruses Affect Those With Chronic Illness 12. A Fibromyalgia Christmas Laugh

FIBRO FRIDAY LINK UP WEEK 484

This week we had 12 fibromyalgia related posts which you can find here. Two of them are about recent research into fibro, three of them are about ways to distract yourself from pain, and 2 are related to Christmas... the others you can find out here.     

Thank You Fibro Bloggers and all who joined in here sharing their own personal fibro articles. 

Latest Fibromyalgia Articles

These articles allow you to gain more understanding about fibromyalgia. Those living with fibro are sharing their blog posts to raise awareness of this chronic pain condition and the many ways it affects their lives and those around them.

‘Chronic Illness Joke of the Week’ Series

A Joke about Heat Therapy, especially using heating pads to help with chronic pain. Helen at Helens Journey. Read more

Is Fibromyalgia Serious? 

Melissa at Melissa vs fibromyalgia talks about insomnia, the heart, diagnosis and her story with fibro. Read more

The Art of Happiness.

 About finding your own happiness. By Thom at Thom Byxbes Desk. Read more

Warming gifts for Christmas. 

Shares gift ideas that can provide warmth and ease pain. By Blogger Bar at Back Pain Blog. 

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You Never know What You’ll Get With Fibro Or Photography. 

Dale Rockell describes one of his early morning walks as a photograher with fibromyalgia.

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Alternative Healing
5 Astonishing Methods to Overcome Boredom and Embrace Life including some you may not have heard of. By Thom at Thom Byxbes Desk. Read more

Foods That Fight Fibromyalgia Review
A review of Foods That Fight Fibromyalgia – Nutrient Packed Meals That Increase Energy, Ease Pain, and Move You Toward Recovery by Deirdre Rawlings, PH.D., N.D. By Sue Daze at Fibro Daze. Read more

Fibromyalgia stories
My diagnosis, by nine people living with fibromyalgia.
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Cyclobenzaprine for fibromyalgia.
Describes a treatment for muscles stiffness. By Lee Good at Fibro Files.
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11 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Fibromyalgia.

A list of things that you’ve likely said at some point to someone you care about, and in doing so you unknowingly made them feel even worse. Don’t do it again.

These are things you should never say to someone with Fibromyalgia (or any chronic illness). By Julie Ryan at Counting My Spoons. Read more

Fibromyalgia Holiday Stress.
Symptoms of stress and seven tips to overcome it. By Sue Ingebretson at Rebuilding Wellness.
Read more of Fibro Friday week 482:

1. ‘Chronic Illness Joke of the Week’ Series
2. Is Fibromyalgia Serious?
3. The Art of Happiness.
4. Warming gifts for Christmas.
5. You Never Know What You’ll Get With Fibro Or Photography.
6. Alternative Healing
7. Foods That Fight Fibromyalgia Review
8. Fibromyalgia stories
9. Cyclobenzaprine for fibromyalgia.
10. 11 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Fibromyalgia.
11. Fibromyalgia Holiday Stress.