Archive for June, 2011
Fibro Feelings – My Food Adventures
What is Fibro Feelings? Whew! I had a full week of medical appointments. In the past 10 days I’ve gone to 6 doctor’s appointments! I’m so glad I don’t have any appointments scheduled for the next 3 weeks. Maybe it will feel like a vacation for me?! Well, maybe a really interesting vacation. I just [...]
Posted: June 16th, 2011 under Fibro Feelings.
Tags: Align, Elimination Diet, Food, Probiotic, Rheumatologist
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Sleep Issues with Fibromyalgia
Most people with fibromyalgia report having non-restorative sleep (the kind that leaves you waking up feeling like you haven’t rested) or trouble falling asleep. I know these have both been a problem for me since having fibromyalgia, along with having trouble staying asleep. Typically Stage IV (deep) sleep is characterized by having only slow delta [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2011 under Living with Fibro.
Tags: Dr. Kevin White, Insomnia, Medicine, Pain, Research, Restless Legs Syndrome, Rheumatologist, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Study
Comments: 10
Fibro Feelings – Colonoscopy (no gross details)
What is Fibro Feelings? This week has FLOWN by! I met my new Gastrointerologist during a consultation appointment and got a colonoscopy the next day. I really like my Gastrointerologist, both medically and personally. Now I’m kind of glad my old GI doc left! Hehe. When I told him that I was taking Align probiotic [...]
Posted: June 9th, 2011 under Fibro Feelings, IBS.
Tags: Align, Colonoscopy, Gastrointerologist, Golytely, Probiotic
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Tips & Tools for Attending Conferences
Conferences are known for their long days, but don’t let that deter you from attending conferences about topics you are excited about! It might be somewhat hard on your body, but you’ll get to hear about a topic you love and meet people that you already know have at least one common interest with you. [...]
Posted: June 6th, 2011 under Advice.
Tags: Back, Clothing, Conference, Feet, Medicine, Networking, Pain, Shoes, Sleep, Tools
Comments: 13