This week there are several items about arts and crafts (after my own heart!) and their advantages, despite chronic illness. I did a vast amount of reading this week but rejected many sites because they turned out to be off-topic, or they had so many adverts popping up I couldn't see all the text! I hope that what I did select will be of interest to you.
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261. Ignore the little 'speed bump' in the road. . . It is designed to SLOW your forward momentum, NOT stop it!
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From there on, we'll continue talking about pain and brain fog, including some of the most prominent aspects of our cognitive dysfunction.
Take care of yourself!
Adrienne Dellwo - Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Expert
Read all Adrienne's articles . . .
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It's the 'Double Whammy'! You're already dealing with all the symptoms of a FMS or CFS flare-up, and sure enough, you can feel the ol' familiar signs of an oncoming virus/cold/flu etc. Post nasal drip aggravates the back of your throat, additional aches and pains attack your already weakened joints, and your eyes start to look as if you've been watching 'P.S. I Love You' for the first time. Yep. You've caught the same thing that's being passed around to everyone else. But, unlike everyone else, your immune system is already damaged. In fact, if you had to sum up FMS/CFS it would be, 'compromised immune system'.Read on to find out what the '4 Ways' are . . .
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Addicted to #crafting? #Spoonie crafting: guilt, welfare, self-esteem and isolation
There you have it, I’ve fessed up. It feels a bit like a naughty secret that I make jewellery, which is the most ridiculous juxtaposition because I advertise it on my personal and business Facebook page, Twitter, Etsy, Instagram and on some host sites, such as the awesome Conscious Crafties. I obviously want to advertise and give out loyalty/business cards and join in networking as much as I can because I undeniably enjoy selling what I make. I can only sell online because my illness is so severe that I am housebound and mostly bedbound, but I am hoping that one day I will be able to sell at a craft fair. At the moment, any sale style is just an added benefit and I’m certainly not running a profitable business (at a loss really). I really just enjoy creating jewellery and have done so both pre and post chronic illness.
Read Laura's story here . . .
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The last few months I’ve seen my friend Nick share some amazing spoonie artwork and it was my desire to share that artwork with you that inspired this post. But, Nick isn’t alone. I’ve been blessed to get to know others who have been inspired by their illness to create amazing things, and even to create a place for other spoonies to sell their amazing things.
The Artists
- Nick Lutes
- Donna Falcone
- Karen
- Sonia
Find out what they all do . . .
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Fibromyalgia Warriors – Krissy Ward
Read Krissy's story . . .
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1. Stress relief
2. Breaking the monotony of the day
3. Colouring relieves anxiety
4. Colouring enhances creativity
Read more details here . . .
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(Congratulations to Donna on being appointed as National Pain Report‘s new fibromyalgia editor.)
It’s not often that I say this, but well done, Mr. President: Obama rejects limits on opioid prescribing. “If we go to the doctors right now and say ‘Don’t overprescribe’ without providing some mechanisms for people in these communities to deal with the pain that they have or the issues that they have, then we’re not going to solve the problem,” he says.
Dr. Jarred Younger, best known for his research on using low-dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia, will host a live question-and-answer session on YouTube on Thursday, March 3 at 3 p.m. CT. Submit your questions early at jarredyoungerlab [at] gmail.com. (See below under YouTube.)
From HuffPost: “Why is marijuana banned? The real reasons are worse than you think”
Combining pregabalin (Lyrica) and paroxetine (Paxil) increases drug tolerability and reduces depressive symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Another story on the same study: “Fibromyalgia study finds Paroxetine [Paxil] best of newer antidepressants to combine with drug treatment”
Heroin users who died from overdoses were also abusing pregabalin (Lyrica) and gabapentin (Neuronton), finds U.K. multi-agency panel.
City employee in Savannah, Georgia, says she was fired after she developed fibromyalgia and asked for special accommodations at work.
Virginia physician loses license after medical board found he overprescribed narcotics to patient with fibromyalgia.
And loads more besides . . .
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Sadly this has been cancelled and refunds are being sorted. The conference always raised much needed funds for research and this is going to be severely impacted - so I'm here with my begging bowl, please, please, please can you help? If you can spare anything, at any time during the year it is very much needed .... would be a shame to have to give up when the first step is already underway. Wish we could rely on the Government but that's obviously not going to happen so it really is up to us to do it for ourselves. The link below will take you to our donations page. Thank you. Beth X
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/011gIe/ab/052Tm7
Read the full announcement
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I grab my quarters and walk anxiously (and somewhat ashamedly) to the machine to get my afternoon fix. As the sweet taste of Coke touches my tongue, by body rewards me with by releasing pleasure endorphins. Mmmmm…so delicious.
I’ll do better tomorrow, I tell myself – as I do every afternoon around this same time.
Find out how to combat sugar . . .
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Hello folks. This is a review of a nifty new site called MedNexus. This is a medical search engine designed for patients. I am all for this since I firmly believe we should all be our own health advocates, I actively encourage people to be well-informed about their own health conditions but not all websites are full of reliable information! This site has the potential to make sure patients are reading accurate, condition-specific info.
First impressions are good, the site is clear and well laid out with a neutral and non-migraine-inducing colour scheme. I also like the font size and obvious search bar.
Find out more . . .
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The Healing Power Of Art
Art may not be able to cure disease, but it can surely make coping with it a lot better. Researchers have acknowledged the therapeutic qualities of art for years, and today, art therapy is used to help people express themselves when what they’re feeling is too difficult to put into words, such as when they’re faced with a cancer diagnosis.
Read more . . .
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Explore based on these search options - Recent searches, Common. Chronic and Seasonal.
Find out more about any medical condition . . .
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Knowing Your ‘Myalgias’What’s the Difference Between Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia?For many, every day is a battle with muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue. Unfortunately those are common symptoms of multiple conditions, so sometimes it isn’t easy to know exactly what you are experiencing.
Do you truly know your “myalgias”? You can help your physician give an informed diagnosis by understanding the differences between very similar conditions such as fibromyalgia and polymyalgia, so you can better explain and discuss your symptoms with him or her.
The word “myalgia” means pain within the muscles. Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia are conditions with symptoms that may be hard to tell apart, both characterized by muscle pain. When you have polymyalgia, you feel pain and stiffness in the muscles in your shoulders, arms, hips, and neck. This feeling often comes after you’ve spent time resting. Fibromyalgia can also cause muscle pain and stiffness in the same parts of the body.
But aside from the similar characteristics concerning the muscles, many aspects of the conditions differ.
Find out what are the differences . . .
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Trying Hypnotherapy for Fibromyalgia PainNewLifeOutlook contributor, Sarah Borien, details her experience of hypnotherapy as an alternative treatment option for those suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
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It took a while for me to out myself/ hang out my dirty laundry/show the real me. Trust me when I say it takes great strength to share your emotions, your ordinary life, your illness.
Contrary to what some believe, it is not us being needy.
Wowzer, that emotion is not in my vocabulary!
For me, during the early stages, I hid away. I tried to continue as normal for so long, using the days between flares as times when I would allow outsiders into my life. I hid the painful days.
I felt alienated from my then current circle of friends and colleagues.
What happened next? . . .
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Do You Have Fibromyalgia? Check out the video below!
It usually takes 5 years (on average) for most people go get an accurate diagnosis of fibromyalgia. This is because Fibromyalgia can be difficult to diagnose.
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"What is fibromyalgia and What is ME/CFS?" are the topics for the first YouTube Live Q&A Broadcast Session hosted by the Younger Lab, officially known as UAB's NeuroInflammation, Pain and Fatigue Lab. You'll be able to ask questions and hear an announcement on recent developments at the lab.
Send in pre-broadcast questions to jarredyoungerlab@gmail.com Please invite your friends to this event.
Tina Tidmore, of Tidmore Communications, is the broadcast facilitator.
Live stream currently offline
Our first YouTube Live Q&A Broadcast will be on Thursday, March 3 at 3 p.m. CST. Find out about the research at UAB's Neuroinflammation, Pain and Fatigue Lab, also known as the Younger Lab. These sessions are for our scientists to answer questions about our research into the role neuroinflammation may have in chronic pain and chronic fatiguing conditions, such as fibromyalga, ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome or systemic exertion intolerance disease), and Gulf War illnesses.
Will you participate? . .
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This section is included because it provides general health education, but not necessarily fibro related.
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This week my husband celebrated his 83rd birthday. To me it seems like a miracle that we are both still alive, if not particularly well! So, I do count my blessings.
Have a good week
Stella
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