Archive for November, 2010
Thankful at Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, I thought I’d write a post featuring some fibromyalgia related things I am grateful for. This post is part of ChornicBabe Blog Carnival #17. I can’t even imagine having fibromyalgia without having the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA)! They do so much to increase awareness, research, advocate, educate, etc… I [...]
Posted: November 12th, 2010 under Organizations.
Tags: Arthritis Foundation, Books, Fibromyalgia Aware, Gratitude, NFA, Research, Thanksgiving
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Fibro Feelings – Trivia & Holiday Gifts
What is Fibro Feelings? A few days ago I met some friends for Trivia Night at a restaurant. Even though our team came in 3rd place, we had a lot of fun! We even won a free AMAZING dessert to share. I’m drooling just thinking of how yummy it tasted! Our team name was Second [...]
Posted: November 11th, 2010 under Fibro Feelings.
Tags: Gifts, Sensitivity, Shopping, Tools, Wrist
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Medicines for Fibromyalgia – Part I
In the November-December 2010 Arthritis Today magazine there was an article entitled Arthritis Today Guide to Drugs for Fibromyalgia. I have discussed the medicines mentioned below. None of the treatments cure fibromyalgia, as there is no cure, but these medicines all have been proven to help relieve symptoms. Amitriptyline – 10-50 mg once per day [...]
Posted: November 8th, 2010 under Organizations, Treatments.
Tags: Arthritis Foundation, Insomnia, Medicine, Pain, Sleep
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Fibro Feelings – Comfy Halloween Fun!
What is Fibro Feelings? I hope your Halloween was filled with lots of treats and not many tricks! This year I went to a party on Saturday night wearing yet another one of my comfy costumes. @ohwhatthefog pointed me towards my costume idea this year. I went as a “ceiling fan.” I dressed as a sports fan: [...]
Posted: November 4th, 2010 under Fibro Feelings.
Tags: Costumes, Halloween
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