Friday

Fibro Friday week 487

Welcome to Fibro Friday! 
It you would like to find the posts that were linked up here please click here. The topics include sex and intimacy, exercise, headaches and tips for coping with fibro.

Monday

Latest Fibro Articles

These ten fibromyalgia articles are from people who live with fibromyalgia. We hope you enjoy learning what others with this chronic pain condition have to say.

Fibro bloggers Latest Fibro Articles

End of year health update & 2024 goals 

This is an update of Melissa's big year with major surgery, more diagnoses, treatment and looking forward to the new year. Read it at Melissa vs Fibromyalgia.

Can You Truly Heal from Fibromyalgia? 

Thom's uplifting and optomistic take on the topic of healing from Fibro. Read it at Thom Byxbe's Research Desk.

Fibromyalgia and the Current State of Research 

Here is a snapshot of the current state of research into Fibro. Read it.

It's All Going On Beneath The Surface

Metaphors for life with fibromyalgia from Dale Rockell. Read it at Fibro & Photos.

Can Acupuncture Help With Back Pain and Fibromyalgia?

This is Barbara's roundup of articles, research and her personal experience on the use of acupuncture in pain relief. Read it at Back Pain Blog UK.

Fibro Flare and Me

As the title says this post is all about a Fibro Flare experienced by Johanna including the why, when and what she did about it. Read it at Adventures of Motherhood.

Ya gotta laugh

An update from Glenys about her Fibromyalgia flare and how she is going with her household duties. Read it at Australian Sacrificial Home Keeper.

What are Glutens & How to start a Gluten Free Lifestyle

Many people living with fibromylgia find that going gluten free helps to reduce some of their joint pain and other symptoms. Here Melinda provides some basic information about the gluten free safe foods. Read it at Looking For The Light.

Living with the Limitations of Fibromyalgia

"This article explains post-exertional malaise and how flares crop up with too much activity. It also outlines my hard lines and boundaries in order to live successfully with fibromyalgia." From Carrie at My Several Worlds. Read the full article there. 

Interesting health articles I am reading this week

5 health related articles relating to fibromyalgia. Read it at Fibro Files.



Articles from week 486 of Fibro Friday

1. End of year health update &2024 goals  
2. Can You Truly Heal from Fibromyalgia?  
3. Fibromyalgia and the Current State of Research  
4. It's All Going On Beneath The Surface  
5. CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH BACK PAIN AND FIBROMYALGIA?  
6. Fibro Flare and Me  
7. Ya gotta laugh  
8. What are Glutens & How to start a Gluten Free Lifestyle  
9. Living with the Limitations of Fibromyalgia  
10. Interesting health articles I am reading this week  
Latest Fibro Articles at Fibro Blogger Directory

Friday

Fibro Friday week 486

WELCOME to this weeks Fibro linkup

and a big THANKYOU to you for joining in this year and supporting Fibro Friday and helping others to learn more about fibromyalgia. 

Fibro Friday week 486

Thank you to all the Fibro Bloggers who participated here. You can find the latest articles here. The topics include Fibro Flares, Acupuncture and diet as ways to reduce fibro symptoms and the latest research.

Sunday

Learn more about Fibromyalgia from Fibro Bloggers

 Learn more about Fibromyalgia from what Fibro Bloggers have written here. As well as round ups of experiences in 2023 you can find information on acceptance of pain, Living with P.O.T.S., The Flight or Fight response, Pets and Weight issues. 

End of Year Health Update and Lessons Learnt

Melissa provides an update on where she is at when living with fibromyalgia and endometriosis and more diagnoses, treatments she has tried, her surgery and her next big thing. 

Going With The Festive Flow

Dale describes his preparations for the holiday season and shares some beautiful night time festive photos from London. He is also a songwriter and guitarist and shares his newly written Christmas song in a video here.

Fibromyalgia and the Battle for Correct Diagnosis

Sue has gathered together some expert sources on the symtoms of Fibromyalgia and the difficulties of getting a diagnosis. 

A short Christmas note to the ones who are struggling.

Alisha shares her feelings and her thoughts at Christmas and some of the difficulties and losses of her year. 

Interview with a Chronic Pain Warrior (Book about Grief)

An open and honest interview with a struggling P.O.T.S warrior where she shares her journey to diagnosis and how her faith and family have helped. She offers words of encouragement for others living with chronic pain.

Merry Christmas 2023 & Happy New Year

A quick end of year post from Caz at Invisibly Me Blog which summarises her year and also gives some suggested Christmas and New Year reading for those with chronic illness.

What does acceptance mean when livng with pain?

The reasons for accepting pain and what hinders and helps our acceptance are discussed here by Julie, including some research done into the topic. 

What does it mean to accept your pain? That is a question that many of us have asked or been asked.

Fight or Flight Response Overactive in Fibromyalgia

Did you know that an overactive sympathetic nervous system, aka the body's flight or fight response, is overactive in Fibromyalia. Sue discusses this and if there is anything we can do about it. 

It is what it is!

Glenys shares her Christmas plans when her and her husband live with multiple chronic illnesses. 

Do You Buy A Pet Because It's Cute Or The Kids Won't Stop Begging? Beware!

Mel discusses her approach to deciding whether to become Pet Parents. 

Christmas Prayer For Fibromyalgia

A prayer for those with chronic illness including fibromyalgia written by Sue and also a link to a video of her talk at Cal State Fullerton where she shares tips on what to do about Fibromyalgia. 

Fibromyalgia and weight gain resources

A list of some of the sites and books that can help with the common Fibromyalgia problem of unwanted weight gain.


1. End of year health update  
2. Going With The Festive Flow  
3. Music Therapy - I've Written A Festive Tune!  
4. FIBROMYALGIA AND THE BATTLE FOF A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS
5. A short Christmas note to the ones who are struggling  
6. Interview with a chronic pain warrior (book about grief)  
7. Merry Christmas 2023 & Happy New Year From Invisibly Me!  
8. What does acceptance meanwhen living with pain?  
9. Fight or Flight Response Overactive In Fibromyalgia  
10. It is what it is!  
11. Do you buy a dog for it's cuteness?  
12. Christmas Prayer for Fibromyalgia  
13. Fibromyalgia & weight gain resources