Tips to Help You Live an Exciting Lifestyle Despite Chronic Illness

Can CBD Oil Help Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?

3rd October 2019 The Bimblers

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 [more..]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

3rd June 2018 The Bimblers

It always upsets me when I see discussions about relationship breakdown, especially when Rheumatoid Arthritis or chronic illness is cited as the cause. Here are some examples of statements I hear people say: Rheumatoid Arthritis [more..]

Words I Didn’t Want to Hear: “You’ve Got Cancer”

9th March 2018 The Bimblers

If there was ever a set of words I didn’t want to hear its “You’ve Got Cancer”. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened at the back end of last year and I’m only now ready to [more..]

Diagnosed with Heart Failure, Am I Going to Die?

10th November 2017 The Bimblers

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure. At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about it? I was convinced the Cardiologist had it wrong, I mean, I’m only 52, how can [more..]

Fibromyalgia, Kidney Stones and a Heart Attack

27th June 2017 The Bimblers

It’s difficult to know how to start this post. I sort of wanted to give you an update on what’s been going on with my health, not because I enjoy plastering my woes all over [more..]

What is Wrong With Me – Can it Really Be Fibromyalgia?

22nd January 2017 The Bimblers

Here’s a turn up for the books… I think I’m going crazy! I touched on my health problems in Goodbye and Good Riddance 2016 but I wasn’t expecting what happened next. Since Christmas I’ve been [more..]

4 Things I Hate About Being a Full Time Carer

18th October 2016 The Bimblers

It’s two and a half years since I became Bridget’s carer. Arguably, it’s the best thing I ever did, but it hasn’t been without its problems! I originally published this post back in 2015 then [more..]

Why I’m Starting a Diet on Monday

4th May 2016 The Bimblers

I’ve been struggling to figure out why I’m getting fat? I’m not a big eater, and to be fair, I get a lot of exercise pushing a wheelchair. In theory, one should counteract the other. I’ve been [more..]