Four Fibromyalgia articles at Fibro Friday week 534

WELCOME to you and thanks you for dropping by. Here we have four interesting fibromyalgia posts written by fabulous fibro bloggers who are living with fibromyalgia and helping others learn more about it. 

A Day In Oxford Equals Overload But Some Nice Photography by Dale Rockell

We have to live, keep testing our personal limitations, find moments to enjoy, distract us and create memories, despite the immense pain and post activity flare ups. 

5 Ways I Focus on Self Care at Work by Julie Ryan

Unfortunately, living with a fibromyalgia means that working 80 hours a week isn’t an option. It also means that working for someone else doesn’t work so well, so I have to find a balance.

Temporomandibular disorders and fibromyalgia

Includes What are temporomandibular disorders, What is the connection with fibromyalgia, What are the symptoms and some personal experiences of this condition.

3 Tips to Prevent Overeating by Sue Ingebretson

Overeating (and not of the healthy stuff) is one thing that can negatively impact the fibromyalgia and chronic illness body.

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Fibromyalgia articles from fibro bloggers at Fibro Friday week 533

Sharing the article links of five fibro bloggers this week.

1	A Photographic Metaphor For Life With Fibromyalgia Dale is sharing his interesting black and white photos of the Norfolk coast in the UK as a metaphor for how he experiences fibro.
2	When the Body Betrays: A Dance with Fibromyalgia  This Fibro Chick shares her experiences of adapting to a new normal including the emotional cost of fibromyalgia.
3	Cyclobenzaprine for fibromyalgia  Lee explores how the muscles are affected in fibro and a drug that may give some relief.
4	CBD oil for fibromyalgia Melissa shares the results of her experiments into CBD oil and a video on 5 recommended strains for pain management. It includes all the benefits of CBD for fibro, her consultations with her doctor about it and her results.
5	Mental Health and Fibromyalgia. Includes many excerpts from those living with both fibromyalgia and mental health issues. Many studies have been done on fibromyalgia and mental health but here you'll find info from those with lived experience of both.

Fibro Friday week 532

WELCOME to Fibro Friday and 6 interesting articles relating to fibromyalgia. 

Fibro bloggers are making a difference by sharing their stories and raising awareness about fibromyalgia. Together, we can shine a light on this invisible illness and support those affected.

Thank you to everyone joining in here to raise awareness of fibro. 

1. Chronic illness coping with the holidays. The holiday season can be challenging for those with chronic illnesses, and the writers at Fibro Blogger Directory are here to support you with tips and stories to help. 

2. How Do We Find Shelter From The 24/7 Grind Of Fibro? Why daily life affects those with Fibromyalgia and some suggestions to reduce the impact. 

3. Dietary help for Fibromyalgia ~ Are you trying simple solutions like Magnesium? with food suggestions to supply this important mineral.

4. Pain Management Programmes – a useful resource for fibromyalgia with both general and personal information to help you understand these programmes and how they can help.

5. How American Healthcare Gets it Wrong and how it impacts the chronic illness community. 

6. REM sleep, movement and Fibromyalgia: A book review

Fibro Friday week 531

Here you can discover some helpful fibro blogs, explore insights on fibromyalgia, and catch up with your favorite bloggers this week. 

Click the numbered links below for valuable tips from those living with this chronic pain. It's a great way to connect with more fibro friends! 

1. How Living With Fibromyalgia Might Change You as a Person

Sarah is looking at some of the positive ways we might change when living with fibromyalgia.

2. Trains, Buses And Dog Sitting

Find out how Dale is coping when travelling and dog sitting.

3. “TIME, REST, BREATH” Making the most of stillness with Helen and her easy take on destressing.

4. The Great 2024 gift guide for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness Thrivers. Gift suggestions for adults and children to make Christmas shopping easier.

5. Severe Back Pain Flare Up is about Bethan's sudden back pain, its onset and what she did to help herself get through it.