Tips to Help You Live with Chronic Illness, Pain and Invisible 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..]

It’s Been a Funny Old Week

25th June 2018 The Bimblers

I’ve neglected The Bimblers over the last few months. I’m feeling much better now, so its time to get the blog back on track. I’ve still got to be careful, I still need to stay [more..]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

3rd June 2018 The Bimblers

It always upsets me when I see discussions about a 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 [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..]

9 Tips for Travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis

15th December 2017 The Bimblers

Those of you who’ve tried travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis already know how hard it can be. Even the shortest trip with Rheumatoid Arthritis feels like you’re trying to conquer Mount Everest with an elephant on [more..]

Top 20 Tips for Travelling with Heart Failure

21st November 2017 The Bimblers

Today, I want to share “20 Tips for Travelling with Heart Failure”. But, before I do, let me explain why I want to share them. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure [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..]

Our Day at the Motability Big Event in Manchester

1st August 2017 The Bimblers

Back in May, we attended the Motability Big Event in Manchester. These events are designed to bring together Motability scheme users, car manufacturers and dealers. If you’re thinking of joining the scheme, or if you [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..]