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This is a blow-by-blow description of what living with Fibromyalgia is like for me. You and I might have the same symptoms, similar stories about how we were diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and even the same treatment. But, our experiences of living with Fibromyalgia are often quite different. With that in mind, and because I haven’t … Read more
Last week, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. In all honesty, I have no idea how I got away with it for so long? For years, my diet’s been terrible (chocoholic) and my ability to exercise ceased long ago. I hadn’t been feeling well for a while. My vision was blurred, I had an … Read more
I spent a few nights in the high dependency unit when I had my kidney out. Drugged up to the eyeballs, the nurses constantly wake me up. In the end, I got a bit annoyed and asked them why they wouldn’t let me sleep? They told me that while I was asleep, I stopped breathing. … Read more
Those of you suffering from chronic illness, especially a chronic illness that involves pain, will understand why I’m willing to try anything to dial down the pain. My pain is caused by Fibromyalgia and Restless Leg Syndrome, although the latter is relieved slightly by Rotogotine Patches. I’ve tried over the counter medicines, strong painkillers, Pregabalin, … Read more
It always upsets me when I see discussions about a relationship breakdown, especially when Rheumatoid Arthritis or chronic illness is cited as the cause. Some examples of statements I hear people say: Rheumatoid Arthritis Ruined My Relationship My Wife Doesn’t Understand Me or My Illness My Family Don’t Know What I’m Going Through He Left … Read more
If there was ever a set of words I didn’t want to hear it’s “You’ve Got Cancer”. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened at the back end of last year and I’m only now ready to talk about it. You may remember Heart Failure, Kidney Stones and Fibromyalgia. As a result of the kidney stones and … Read more