Fibromyalgia Awareness in February 2020

The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved. 

Many people associate the development of fibromyalgia with a physically or emotionally stressful or traumatic event, such as an automobile accident. Some connect it to repetitive injuries. Others link it to an illness.

People with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, are particularly likely to develop fibromyalgia. For others, fibromyalgia seems to occur spontaneously.

Many researchers are examining other causes, including problems with how the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) processes pain.

Fibro Friday link up week 302

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterised by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. There is so much more to fibromyalgia and you can learn more about it by clicking on the links below.

Katie Clark from Pain FULLY Living

Katie has been sharing her fibromyalgia story since June 2019 at her blog Pain FULLY Living -  Living Fully Despite Pain. 

Katie was a confident teacher of many years when Fibromyalgia hit.  She has now retired and has become a writer about fibromyalgia. Through her writing she shares her reflections and her growth. She is learning and trying new things and hopes to help others along their own fibro journey.

I feel that sharing my journey can give insight to others on their own, much like others have helped me. Also, blogging helps me to understand better how I’m feeling about things; writing helps me process. My posts serve as a bit of a timeline for me to remember where I’ve been in this process of healing and self-discovery.

Katie writes about her online and offline community, her daily struggles and blessings and the many interesting things she has investigated to help reduce her symptoms such as SAM-e, and Vyvanse, Medical Marijuana, and SOMA breathing. 

Some of her posts include:

• No Stone Left Unturned
• Fear of the Flare
• Acceptance is my Superpower
• Just Breath and Other Ways to Rewire the Pain-filled Brain

You can connect with Katie Clark at her blog, and on her facebook page. She would love you to visit and leave a comment.

Fibromyalgia Stories

Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. It affects an estimated 3-6% of the world population.

Here at Fibro Blogger Directory we are bringing together people who have fibromyalgia through stories of how it impacts them, ways they cope and other fibro information... just click on the links below to read more.