Does the Quell work for Fibromyalgia pain? Ever since I first heard of the Quell Pain Relief device, I was curious to find out. Thankfully, I was given the opportunity to write a Quell review for Fibromyalgia through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Having lived with Fibromyalgia for a number of years, I was hopeful […]
For years I have been convinced that I’ve had thyroid problems. In fact, before I got my Lyme disease diagnosis and I only knew I had Fibromyalgia, I was convinced that I had Hashimoto’s disease.
Taking antibiotics for acute Lyme disease (early infection) is a given. But, the water becomes more muddied when it comes to taking antibiotics for late stage Lyme disease, otherwise known as chronic Lyme disease. Some suggest antibiotics are required in combination and need to be pulsed for long periods of time. Others say there is no […]
Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths & Practical Solutions for Chronic Lyme Disease* is the latest book written by Dr Bill Rawls. It is a comprehensive guide for understanding and treating Lyme Disease. The book covers what Lyme disease is, why people get sick, the process of diagnosis, plus information on essential support and therapies for getting well. In […]
It has been a while since I first wrote about my consultation at Breakspear Medical and subsequent diagnosis of Lyme disease. I have just finished my first three months of Lyme disease treatment at Breakspear and so I thought it would be a good time to write an update post.
In September, I received the test results confirming my Lyme disease diagnosis. I remember the moment the email came through. My mobile phone dinged and I saw that I had an email from Breakspear Medical.
Today I have a super exciting giveaway to share with you, sponsored by Chronic Illness Bloggers. Chronic Illness Bloggers is an amazing network for those of us who blog about chronic illnesses. They have put together a HUGE giveaway for the holidays. There are 11 prize packs up for grabs that have a total prize […]
Last week I wrote about travelling to Breakspear Medical– a private clinic specialising in environmental illness– for an initial consultation. I have long felt that there was more to my chronic illness puzzle than fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and I hoped that Breakspear would be able to find the missing pieces.
Updated: 12/06/19 I am part of a great blogging network called Chronic Illness Bloggers and this month we were set a writing challenge to discuss our three worst symptoms and to share how we manage them.
Increasingly, people are turning to CBD oil for Fibromyalgia pain relief. Personally, I’ve been using products that contain CBD oil for a little while now and, in my experience, CBD oil is a great alternative to pharmaceuticals for the relief of Fibromyalgia symptoms.
As much as we want it to, progress doesn’t happen overnight. As I work towards recovery from fibromyalgia and CFS, I am learning that patience and persistence are my biggest allies. When you have been sick for years, it is going to take a long time to rebuild your health; small, subtle changes build over time […]
Ever since I began following the Vital Plan Restore program* in 2015, I have strongly held onto the belief that I will regain my health.
Today is International Awareness Day for fibromyalgia and ME/CFS; poorly understood illnesses that can have a massive impact on the lives of those they affect. They are complicated illnesses that cause an array of symptoms, affecting every aspect of a sufferer’s life. Yet not everyone understands the full impact that these chronic illnesses can have. […]
Progress is something that happens slowly over time and kind of creeps up on you. I have definitely been feeling better recently and as a result, my baseline (what I can safely do in a day) has increased and I am finding that I am able to do a bit more. I am talking basic […]
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