Gift Ideas Mom Will Love
Become mom’s favorite 👩👧👦 with a Mother’s Day gift that will make her life easier, less painful, and more fun!
Chronic Pain Finding Comfort
Living with chronic pain requires finding comfort Chronic illnesses including but not limited to fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and endometriosis are both physically and emotionally painful.
The posts included in this category contain resources and tips for alleviating physical chronic pain like muscle, joint, and nerve pain. Pain-relieving treatments aren’t enough. How to find clothing that allows for inflammation, bloating, and that doesn’t aggravate our illnesses.
Comfort also comes in the form of obtaining emotional support. Living with one or multiple chronic illnesses may cause depression, anxiety, and other debilitating mental health issues. Resources for mental healthcare and how to reach a level of acceptance.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: The Diagnosis and the Ill-Fated Treatment That Resulted in a Lifetime of Pain and Why No Surgeon is Willing to Help
My endometriosis diagnosis provided an answer, while an ill-fated treatment created more pain than I could ever imagine, and why I will never improve.
Put a Stop to Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain Before it gets on Your Nerves
Fibromyalgia likes to set my nerves on fire! Here is how I put out my nerve pain fires before they have a chance to get on my nerves!
Valentine’s Gifts that Say I Love You While also Making Life with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Less Painful
Choosing the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts can become quite difficult when the object of your affection has a chronic illness like fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis. But have no fear! I am here to share a few ideas that will provide your loved one with comfort and joy long after February 14th!
40 Fibromyalgia Flare Fighting Products
Forty fibromyalgia flare fighting products for reducing pain, providing comfort, and helping you get back to having fun!
Free Bath and Body Guide Using Plants
Get this powerful, 20-page eBook and learn how to incorporate essential oils, botanicals, Epsom salt, CBD and other skin nourishing ingredients to elevate your bath and body routine!
Traveling to the End of the Year: December Link Up with A Chronic Voice
As we near the end of 2019, I want to share how I am coping with the final weeks and days and what it means for next year.
Best Black Friday Weekend Deals on Wellness/Pain Relief Products and so Much More!
No need to leave home! Shop these Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from home. Everything from pain relief to products that will make life more comfortable and easier!
Pre-Black Friday Sale on My Favorite Wellness Products
No need to wait until Black Friday! Start saving today!
Five Massage Chairs For at Home Pain Relief
Massage chairs are a fantastic option for at home pain relief. One of these are sure to fit your needs and home!
Maintaining Mobility: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 9
Within a few months of seeing me for psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia, my rheumatologist could see how much I was struggling to walk any distance. In fact, it was he who suggested that I get a parking placard for my car and handed me a form with his signature to get one asap. What was strange is that he never discussed use of a mobility aid.
The Importance of Self-Care: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 8
There two forms of self-care. There’s the fun kind that everybody likes and the not so fun kind that feels more like work than a good time. Today I am sharing the importance of both and why they should be discussed with newly diagnosed patients.
Assistance is Necessary: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 7
I can’t imagine anyone likes asking for help. I know I don’t. But as the pain and fatigue from fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis increased, I had no choice but to give in. I often wonder if it would have been such a painful process had I been warned at the time of my diagnosis. My guess is that….
Relationship Changes: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 6
I was caught off guard by the changes that took place in regards to my relationships with others. As a stay-at-home mother and wife my role was to care for everyone. But that all changed after my body was hijacked by fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis.
All Pain-Relief Options: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 5
To expect millions of people who are as different from each other as the sun and moon are to find relief from one, two, or even three options is absolutely ridiculous! What we need are pain management plans that address us individually, not as group.
The problem is
The Importance of a Chronic Illness Health Journal: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 4
For doctors and patients to have a better understanding of how the disease progressing, what could be triggering symptoms/pain, and the impact it is having on the patient’s life they both need to see the full story, not just one day or week of the patient’s life.
Intimacy Issues: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 3
Let’s talk about sex!
Chronic pain from fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis will destroy your sex life unless you are willing to accept and make changes.
What needs to change?
Things that may need reevaluating are:
Therapy is Important: Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis Part 2
Our prescribed treatments aren’t going to help if we are struggling with our mental health. Reasons why therapy is important after receiving a chronic illness diagnosis.
Nine Things I Wished I had Been Told When Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis
Receiving a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease is overwhelming. There is so much to take in, especially if you have no knowledge about your diagnosed disease and weren’t expecting it.
Awesome Products for Healthy Winter Skin
Cold winter weather can be brutal to our skin! Here are some suggestions to help keep your skin moisturized and healthy all season long!