I have dealt with a chronic pain syndrome or symptoms for 99% of my adult life. The thing that truly stings the most is when you get a small glimpse at hope, followed by a “hit” that makes things go downhill. I have had botox treatments for migraines, epidurals, nerve blocks, trigger point injections into […]
Self Doubt, Your Worst Nightmare
Being a single parent sucks. Being a person with chronic health issues sucks. Being a parent with health problems sucks. Combine being a single parent with being a parent with chronic health issues and it’s quickly one of a parent’s worst nightmares. We all want what is best for our children and for them to […]
Stopain Migraine Topical Pain Relieving Gel #Migraine #MigraineRelief
It is a scary fact the 36 million Americans suffer from debilitating migraines. One of those Americans is yours truly, and my migraines have been so debilitating they have prevented me from being able to live a “regular” life. Just recently, I started Botox treatments for migraines and I am constantly looking for ways to […]
Tips for Back Pain Relief
If you suffer from pain and soreness in your back, you have a lot of company. There are many people that suffer from back pain. The tips listed here are created with the intention of easing back pain symptoms. It is up to you to decide whether you truly want to start finding relief for […]
12 Of The Most Painful Things The Human Body Can Endure [VIDEO]
IV Lidocaine Treatment for Pain Relief? #FIBRO
When it comes to fibromyalgia, I probably am willing to try any procedure atleast once to see if there’s a chance it will help. Last week, I saw an article pop up on one of the fibromyalgia support pages I belong to on Facebook and I instantly found myself digging in. Patients with fibromyalgia resistant […]
The Battle that is Fibromyalgia
When I first started dealing with fibromyalgia, it started as migraines. Migraines that no matter what, would not go away. A headache all day, every day-the only difference is the severity would fluctuate. I had pain that started in my neck and went down my back. A flick to the skin could leave me flinching […]
Choosing Heat or Cold for Pain
Sometimes when you are facing pain, whether from an injury or a flare-up, it can be hard to decide if you should be using heat or cold for that ache. I’ve found myself messaging friends “Is heat best for ____ or should I try ice?” When you deal with a pain condition such as fibromyalgia, […]
Getting Healthy Before Surgery
For the past week and a half, I’ve been fighting a cold/respiratory junk. I’ve just dealt with it. Well, I finally admitted defeat last night and said I need to go to the doctor as it’s likely I have a sinus infection. Tonight, Aubrey started throwing up and making runs for the bathroom. Please douse […]
Fibromyaglia, you can’t control me. #Spoonie #Fibro
The other day I was told something that has stuck in my head and rang true. “Let people say whatever they want because in the end, they aren’t the ones that are living.” Sometimes we are forced to cut ties. When my fibromyalgia issues started, I knew it would be no walk in the park. […]
Great Ideas To Help Make Obtaining Good Dental Care A Breeze
You may make caring for your teeth more difficult than it has to be. However, if you do not know what you are doing, it can seem overwhelming. However, this article can help. Read the tips below to learn about dental care. Practice flossing with your eyes closed shut. It can take days or even […]
Do Detox Foot Patches Work for Everyone?
Detox foot pads are popular natural healing remedies that are designed to remove toxins from the body. Adhesive patches, these detox foot pads are worn on the feet. A person places them on their foot at night and leaves them on while they sleep. In the morning they should wake to find that the pad […]
I Hate Fibromyalgia #fibro #spoonie
I hate fibromyalgia. Imagine losing your life but still being alive. Or maybe imagine the feeling you have when you are sick with the flu. What if that pain never went away? As I’ve had to see more than my share of IVs, injections, this pill or that pill, it’s easy to feel worthless. I can […]
When it Rains, it Pours
Before graduating high school, I rode along with an ambulance for a job shadow. I loved it. After this week, I’ve now been in an ambulance three times for myself and once for a child. They say when it rains it pours and man oh man, do I agree with that statement after the week […]
When pain management fails
I have been seeing a pain management dr in the last several years. Recently, they decided they were going to screw around with extended release meds. My insurance doesn’t approve extended release in the med they are trying. This requires a ton of paperwork, appeals, the whole nine yards. When they decided hey we are […]