To count down to the new year, I’ve created a list of our top ten posts of the year! These posts were picked by number of times they were viewed. While I’ve been tweeting the countdown daily, here is a compiled list. Enjoy!

#10: Important Pain Discovery Info on research about the creation and storing of pain memories – a major part of chronic pain.

#9: April is IBS Awareness Month! Stats about Irritable Bowel Syndrome and resources to learn more and get involved.

#8: Tips & Tools for Sleeping Well – Part IV Checking for silent acid reflux as well as bedding and pillow recommendations.

#7: National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day History Why May 12th was chosen and the organizations that got the ball rolling.

#6: Walk to CURE FM Ways to get involved in the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association’s Campaign for Understanding, Research, and Education of FM (CURE).

#5: Where to Live with Fibromyalgia The pros and cons of living in the country, the city and the suburbs.

#4: Medicines for Fibromyalgia – Part II Additions to Medicines for Fibromyalgia – Part I, including which fibromyalgia medicines can also help IBS and RLS and medicines still under investigation.

#3: Ally’s Law or The Restroom Access Act Information about this state law that guarantees restroom rights to people with medical needs. Video interview included.

#2: Pain Rating Scales How living with chronic pain can skew the way we rate our pain and how the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale can help.

and THE #1 most popular post of 2012 is:

Fibromyalgia Segment on Dr. Oz The highlights and flaws of what was covered by Dr. Oz, Dr. Phillips and the audience.

A big thank you to all my 2012 followers! I love reading your comments and connecting with you. Which is your favorite post of the year?

A New Year’s Eve celebration in Seattle*

You may also be interested in reading:
Top Ten Posts of 2011
Top Ten Posts of 2010

*Image Credit: from www.flickr.com by Don Nunn