Hydration and the Fibro population…
We all learn in school about how much we need water; after all, we’re practically human-sized water balloons walking around! But while Kevin Costner might have embraced the aquatic life in WaterWorld, us fibro warriors know that our relationship with H2O is a bit more… shall we say, complex.
So, here’s the deal with staying hydrated when you’ve got fibromyalgia. It’s like, you know when you forget to water your plants for a while and they start wilting? Yeah, your body’s kind of like those neglected plants.
First off, your muscles need hydration to keep doing their thing without cramping up or feeling like they’ve been through a blender. Plus, staying hydrated helps keep your joints lubed up and less creaky. Nobody wants to feel like the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, right?
Then there’s the whole temperature control situation. Fibro already messes with your thermostat, so why not throw dehydration into the mix? Staying hydrated helps keep your internal temperature in check, so you’re not sweating like crazy one minute and freezing the next.
Oh, and let’s not forget about the brain fog. You know when you’re parched, and suddenly you can’t remember where you put your keys? Yeah, that’s not fun. Hydration helps keep your brain sharp, or at least as sharp as it can be when fibro’s already playing tricks on it.
And hey, if you’re on meds for fibro, they might dry you out faster than a desert wind. So, drinking water is like giving your body a big ol’ thank you for putting up with all that medication nonsense.
Long story short, drink your water, folks. Honestly, nothing I can say will make it taste better but your body NEEDS it. I learned that the hard way in the hospital. Theres a reason why they bring you so much water and ice while you are in there. Your body will thank you, and hey, maybe you’ll even feel a little less like a wilted plant in need of some TLC. Take care of yourselves gang, and each other!
Its not all sunshine and happy pills…
I have a lot of other things I want to talk about but Fibromyalgia is so weird and varied from one person to the next and since the diagnosis tends to come after ruling out all the other causes for the symptoms being experienced and we’ve been talking about the symptoms, lets take a look at some common practices and life style changes recommended to us to help reduce the severity of the symptoms we are experiencing.
Not everyone experiences everything all at once or at all ever, fibro patients are a lot like fibro itself, all over the place. So I picked the solutions I have heard in MY past the most, but we are all different and some of this worked until it didnt, some never worked, and maybe some won’t work on ME because of my comorbidities but might make you feel tiptop. I can only write about the ones I’m familiar with and these are the holistic treatment of the symptoms, not the actual illness. You might need meds, or treatment other than what I’m going to outline. This isnt a rule book, its not a guidebook, its not even a book, I’d say at most its a ‘bo-‘ lol but if any of these are practical, talk to your doc about them, talk to family and friends, talk to other chronic pain sufferers, do your due diligence I guess I am saying.
Now, for those seeking an adventure beyond pill popping, behold the wonders of holistic treatments! Brace yourselves for a journey through the mystical realms of self-care:
Behold the ancient art of “EXERCISE“! Marvel as you engage in low-impact activities like walking, swimming, or biking, all while pretending to enjoy it. Stretching and yoga are also on the menu, promising flexibility and less stiffness, if you can bend that far without groaning. This can be gentle movements on the bad days that you already feel like you’ve gone 10 rounds with the undefeated world champ, or more intense heart rate elevating exercises for the days you don’t feel sore and achey and just kind of miss it lol.
Enter the realm of “healthy diet“! Feast upon the bounty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and bid adieu to caffeine and trigger foods… or risk awakening the mighty fibromyalgia beast from its slumber. Now I know that can seem daunting, especially to those with current or former eating disorders, this is one you need to work super close with a doctor or nutritionist on. If nothing else, try to slowly ease the foods that are known triggers from the equation. Give it a month or two at least after any changes and reassess. And don’t beat yourself up over a small screw up, no reason to trash it all or start over, you stumbled, just right yourself and continue on, its not an all or its not worth it scenario, each change is helpful and will have cumulative effects.
Prepare for battle against the nefarious stress! Arm yourself with mindfulness meditation, deep breathing, and other relaxation techniques, and perhaps you’ll emerge victorious against the stress monsters lurking within.
Embark on the quest for quality sleep! Equip yourself with the finest sleep hygiene practices, banish caffeine and screens from your bedside, and venture forth into the land of dreams, where fatigue dares not tread.
Pacing Activities: Learning to balance activity and rest is essential for managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Pacing oneself and avoiding overexertion can help prevent flare-ups and conserve energy for activities that matter most.
Heat and Cold Therapy: Applying heat packs or taking warm baths can help alleviate muscle pain and stiffness, while cold packs can help reduce inflammation and numb painful areas.
Massage Therapy: Massage therapy can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation, which may provide relief from fibromyalgia symptoms.
Supportive Therapies: Engaging in supportive therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or counseling can help individuals cope with the emotional challenges of living with fibromyalgia and develop effective strategies for managing symptoms.
It’s important for us to work closely with healthcare providers to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses our specific needs and preferences. Integrating holistic approaches with conventional medical treatments can often lead to better symptom management and overall quality of life.
As you can see, even if you are resistant to taking meds, there are options available, we can’t make it go away but we can beat it into submission with a few of these tips in our arsenal. Are there any tricks you’ve found to be helpful? We love it if you’d share with the class lol
Til next time guys, take care of yourselves, and each other!
Fibro never comes to the party alone…
I thought it was time we talked about the elephant in the room, or more accurately the elephant on our chests. I’ve been long time friends with depression and anxiety starting way back before I knew Fibro existed. My Bipolar already had me familiar with both but it intensified in recent years as the pain from fibro and other life events try to confuse and confound me, the endless cycle with one thing triggering the other until I reach the point where I just sit paralyzed with so much to do but no idea where to get started, so I just don’t. Which of course makes it worse. *sigh*
Ah, the delightful dance of depression and anxiety with fibromyalgia symptoms, like a twisted tango of torment! Imagine this: You wake up feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck, which, by the way, you suspect would be less painful. Your body is screaming, “Hello, pain!” and your brain is like, “Ah, another fabulous day in Fibro-land.”
So, you drag yourself out of bed, shuffle to the kitchen, and attempt to make breakfast. But wait, what was I doing again? Ah, yes, eggs. Suddenly, your brain decides it’s on vacation and leaves you with a fog thicker than pea soup. You burn the eggs, set off the smoke alarm, and now you’re both in pain and feeling like a culinary failure.
Meanwhile, anxiety’s tapping its foot impatiently in the corner, like, “Come on, can we panic now?” It sees your pain and raises you a healthy dose of worry about the day ahead. “What if I can’t handle work today? What if people notice I’m not okay? What if…what if…what if?” It’s like having a hyperactive squirrel in your brain, constantly running on its little anxiety wheel.
And depression? Oh, depression’s the life of the party! It’s like that one friend who shows up uninvited, crashes on your couch, and refuses to leave. “Why bother getting out of bed? Everything sucks anyway,” it whispers in your ear, while you try to muster the energy to brush your teeth.
But here’s the kicker: depression and anxiety aren’t just content with their own shenanigans; they love to stir the pot of fibromyalgia symptoms. The more you hurt, the more anxious you get about the pain never ending. The more anxious you get, the more your muscles tense up, the more depressed you feel about never being able to escape this merry-go-round of misery.
So, there you have it, the delightful trifecta of fibromyalgia symptoms, depression, and anxiety, all wrapped up in a package of pain and panic. It’s like a rollercoaster ride through Dante’s Inferno, with extra fog and fewer laughs. Ah, the joys of chronic illness!
We will talk more in depth about what to do with these feelings, trying to stop yourself from being anxious and depressed, easier said than done yes, but its going to be the best way to cut off this cycle. I want to hear strategies people! Even little ones, what helps when your so anxious you feel like your insides are itching and clawing their way out? Share with the class if you have any tips or trick to share. Sleep is important too gang, so I’m going to crash, goodnight all, stay kind to yourselves and each other!
Fibro because its not all about the Zzzs… except when it is…
Fibro folk, tell me I’m not alone, you’re out, having some fun with friends, one of them out of the handful that are around, knows about your Fibro and inquires about your health. You thank them for their genuine concern, pleased to know someone is listening, when another one says ‘Oh is that the sleeping one? I got some (insert name of sleep supplement here) from facebook/tiktok/my sister’s brother in law’s father’s uncle said it works for all those and it knocks me right out’ while you are looking down so that fire doesnt shoot out of your eye holes you remember you’re too tired to argue with this person that you hardly know about what the different kinds of tireds there are. Let her be her dumb ass self and hope that she never has any type of chronic illness, because you wouldnt wish any of it on your worst enemy let alone this obnoxiously oblivious woman.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia are both chronic conditions characterized by symptoms that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, but they differ in their primary symptoms and diagnostic criteria. “Just being tired,” on the other hand, typically refers to a temporary state of fatigue that can be alleviated by rest and does not meet the criteria for either CFS or Fibromyalgia.
CFS, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is primarily characterized by profound fatigue that is not alleviated by rest and persists for at least six months. This fatigue is often accompanied by other symptoms such as cognitive difficulties (often referred to as “brain fog”), muscle and joint pain, headaches, sore throat, and tender lymph nodes. The exact cause of CFS is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of factors including viral infections, immune dysfunction, and psychological stressors.
Fibromyalgia, on the other hand, is primarily characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. The pain associated with fibromyalgia typically affects specific tender points in the body, and the condition is thought to involve abnormalities in how the brain and spinal cord process pain signals, as well as factors such as genetics, infections, and trauma.
“Just being tired,” or transient fatigue, is a common experience that everyone encounters at some point in their lives due to factors such as inadequate sleep, physical exertion, stress, or illness. Unlike CFS and Fibromyalgia, transient fatigue typically resolves with rest and does not persist for an extended period of time. While it may share some symptoms with CFS and Fibromyalgia, such as fatigue, it lacks the severity, duration, and accompanying symptoms necessary for a diagnosis of either condition.
Til tomorrow folks, be kind to yourself and one another.
Doctors who are helpful with Fibro, thats the real treasure to find…
Hi gang! I have some stuff to say about other topics but since its Fibromyalgia Awareness Month lets try and keep the Fibro convo going. Fibro’s a tough nut to crack when it comes to diagnosis because there’s no one-size-fits-all test that gives you a clear-cut answer. I totally get the frustration there. It’s crucial to team up with a doc who really knows their fibro stuff, one who listens to what you’re going through and doesn’t just slap everything under the fibro label. Sure, fatigue might be tied to fibro, but it could also signal something else lurking in the shadows. What if it’s a whole other issue that can be managed? It’s worth digging into. If your doc brushes off any of your worries, it’s time to find someone who takes you seriously. Seriously, advocate for yourself! Start by getting clued up on what you’re dealing with, arm yourself with info on what treatments are out there, what to watch out for, what might be red flags for other conditions. Sure, docs should be up to speed on all this stuff, but they’ve got a million and one things on their plate. You knowing your stuff gives you a leg up, at least you can point them in the right direction. Bring along logs of your symptoms, stuff you’ve tried, and hey, if you’ve found some golden nuggets of wisdom online, make sure they’re from a legit source. Doctors ain’t gonna take your brother’s buddy’s Facebook rant as gospel, and it just makes it tougher for the rest of us.
Ah, fibromyalgia, the mystical unicorn of medical conundrums, where symptoms are as clear as mud and diagnosing it feels like playing a round of medical bingo. Let’s paint the picture, you stroll into your doctor’s office armed with a laundry list of symptoms that could make even the most seasoned hypochondriac turn green with envy. But instead of the understanding you anticipated, you’re greeted with the classic eye-roll and the timeless response: ‘It’s probably just Fibro.’ Making you feel like its normal to hurt this way and you should just buck up and take it. You must be weak if you can’t handle it. Because, of course, who needs medical expertise when you’ve got stress to conveniently blame for every twinge and throb, am I right?
And when your doc finally has enough of your complaints they do the next predictable thing, referral so you are no longer their problem. The notorious medical dance – you know, where you hop from one specialist to another like a pinball in a machine, each one looking more perplexed than the last. “It’s just in your head,” they proclaim, as if that magically diminishes your pain, making it more… ethereal? Because obviously, feeling like you’ve been steamrolled by a freight train is just a whimsical creation of your imagination, not a serious condition worthy of genuine concern.
But fear not, dear patient, for there’s always the ever-popular misdiagnosis game to keep things interesting. Is it chronic fatigue syndrome? Is it rheumatoid arthritis? Is it just your body’s way of telling you that it’s time to invest in a better mattress? Who knows! It’s like playing medical roulette, except instead of winning a jackpot, you get a lifetime supply of confusion and frustration.
So, here’s to you, fibromyalgia warriors, bravely battling through the medical maze armed with nothing but your pain and a healthy dose of sarcasm. After all, if laughter is the best medicine, then you’re practically immortal.
Til next time gang, take care of yourself, and each other!
I forgot to add, George says ‘hey whats up?’ He’s off tearing shit up at the moment but he’s not going away lol.
Tender Point Tango…
Ah, fibromyalgia, the notorious party crasher of the nervous system. If you think of your body as a bustling metropolis, with nerves running around like frantic commuters during rush hour and sprinkle in some miscommunication among these nerves, and ta-da, you’ve got yourself a fibromyalgia flare-up – an event no one signed up for.
Living with fibromyalgia is a bit like playing a twisted game of “Guess That Pain.” You wake up each day, take stock of your aches and pains, and try to play detective to figure out which ailment is causing today’s particular brand of discomfort. Will it be a symphony of soreness or a relentless drumbeat of dull aches? The suspense is killing me…oh wait, no, it’s just the pain.
But there’s a secret component: the tender points. They’re like hidden treasure spots on a map of your body, except instead of gold, you find pure unadulterated pain. Seriously digging on these x’s are not going to find anything remotely rewarding. Prodding them is like poking a bear—you know it’s a terrible idea, yet you can’t resist the temptation to see if it’s still there, waiting to pounce.
Tender points in fibromyalgia are like little pressure-sensitive landmines scattered throughout the body’s landscape. Picture them as tiny protest sites where your nerves have decided to stage a full-blown rebellion against anything remotely resembling comfort.
These tender points aren’t just your run-of-the-mill sore spots and they arent there for decoration; they’re hyper-reactive areas where even the gentlest touch can trigger a symphony of pain signals that reverberate throughout your entire nervous system. While anyone can experience tenderness in various parts of their body, those with fibromyalgia have a specific set of tender points identified by the American College of Rheumatology.
Traditionally, there are 18 designated tender points, symmetrically distributed across the body, ranging from the base of the skull to the inner knee. Pressing on these points feels less like a gentle poke and more like poking a hornet’s nest—you’re bound to get stung.
The role these tender points play in fibromyalgia is twofold. First and foremost, they serve as diagnostic landmarks, helping healthcare professionals differentiate between fibromyalgia and other conditions that may mimic its symptoms. If you wince in agony at the mere mention of pressing on these tender points, congratulations, you’ve just earned yourself a potential fibromyalgia diagnosis.
But beyond their diagnostic significance, tender points are also notorious troublemakers in the world of fibromyalgia management. They’re like stubborn guests at a party who refuse to leave, no matter how many hints you drop. You may try to ignore them, but they’ll make their presence known with a vengeance, sabotaging your attempts at relaxation and hijacking your sleep.
Moreover, these tender points often team up with their cohorts—muscle stiffness, fatigue, and sleep disturbances—to form a formidable alliance against your well-being. They thrive on chaos, exacerbating each other’s effects and leaving you feeling like you’ve been hit by a proverbial pain train.
But fear not, brave fibromyalgia warrior, for knowledge is power. By understanding the role of tender points in your condition, you can arm yourself with strategies to manage their mischief. From gentle stretching and low-impact exercise to stress management techniques and medications, there’s a plethora of tools at your disposal to tame the tender point beast and reclaim control of your life. So the next time those tender points come knocking, show them who’s boss with a steely gaze and a well-aimed dose of self-care.
So here’s to the fibro warriors, bravely battling your own body through each day armed with a healthy dose of humor and a stubborn refusal to let pain steal their joy. After all, if life gives you fibromyalgia, you might as well make jokes about it. Until next time guys, take care of yourselves, and each other.
Fibro Fog…
Today I’m picking a symptom to discuss that I have found particularly difficult and vexing, Fibro Fog, where everything you were JUST thinking about disappears into a mist. I think all the evaporated thoughts are hanging together, in the air, and we just have to hope they blow by us again close enough for us to hold on to and actually implant in our brains. I’m not talking forgetfulness I’m talking if you don’t write it down its already water vapor lol. I can hear you now, ‘but can you give us any examples that are entertaining as well as informative?’
Of course, who do you think you’re talking to? No I’m really asking, because I forgot lol just kidding.
Imagine your brain decided to take a leisurely stroll through a dense fog, but instead of enjoying the tranquility, it got lost, took a wrong turn at Albuquerque, and ended up in a carnival funhouse where all the mirrors distort reality. That’s fibro fog for you, the mischievous gremlin that hijacks your thoughts and turns your thoughts and ideas into a wacky, unpredictable carnival ride.
Picture this: You wake up in the morning, ready to conquer the day like a boss/Queen/Goddess slaying everything in your path, only to realize your brain is still in snooze mode, mumbling something about needing more coffee before it can even consider joining the party. Its there, its just on a delay if you will, like they use on broadcast tv before anything live they have it on like a 10 second delay with someone on the button in case someone lets out curse words best kept to themselves? When fibro fog happens to me I feel like I’m hearing everything being said but it doesn’t make sense in my head, it takes me minutes to process the information I am given, so we will have had a full discussion but in truth I don’t even understand what you said until 10 minutes later. That means any clarifications I might need I’m already too late to ask, so I will convince myself I did it wrong. I’ll find myself standing in front of the fridge, wondering why on earth I opened it in the first place, while my keys I was searching for a few minutes ago mock me from the depths of my purse, hiding in plain sight.
Trying to hold a conversation becomes a high-stakes game of mental acrobatics, where you’re juggling words like a circus performer, desperately hoping they’ll land in the right order. Suddenly, your train of thought gets derailed faster than a toddler on a sugar rush, leaving you stranded at a mental station with no idea where you were headed.
In essence, fibro fog turns your brain into a whimsical, slightly dysfunctional amusement park, where every thought is a rollercoaster ride and every memory a slippery slide. So, next time you encounter someone battling this quirky phenomenon, just remember – they’re not lost, they’re just taking the scenic route through the carnival of their mind.
Til next times guys, stay kind to yourselves, and each other!
We’re only a third of the way through the month…
Hi All! In honor of it being Fibro Awareness month, I felt like laying some facts about fibromyalgia and gaslighting. More common than you think and even the smart ones fall for our brains tricks.
First off, fibromyalgia is like the ninja of chronic illnesses—it’s stealthy, it’s everywhere, and it hits you when you out of the blue. One day you’re fine, and the next, you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck made of exhaustion and pain.
Oh, and let’s talk about the diagnosis game. Picture yourself as a contestant on a really crappy game show where the prize is knowing why your body hates you. Your doctor throws every test in the book at you, from blood work to MRIs, all while you’re sitting there thinking, “Can we speed this up? My body feels like it’s been through a wood chipper.” Every new med comes with a side effect that you have to chase with another pill, its a cycle.
And here’s a fun fact: fibromyalgia isn’t just about pain. Nope, it’s a whole package deal. You get fatigue that makes you feel like you’ve run a marathon on zero sleep, brain fog descends to wreak havoc, and sleep problems that make you envy a cat’s ability to nap anywhere, anytime.
But wait, there’s more! Fibromyalgia loves company. It’s best buds with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraines, and depression, because why deal with one pain in the butt when you can have a whole party of them?
Picture this: you’re dealing with this condition called fibromyalgia, where you’re in pain all over, tired as hell, and your brain feels like it’s stuck in a fog. But here’s the kicker: there’s no fancy test that says, “Yep, you’ve got fibromyalgia!” So, you’re left playing a guessing game with your doctor, ruling out everything else under the sun.
Now, imagine dealing with all that uncertainty. You start wondering, “Am I just making this up? Is my body punking me?” Do you know how many times in a day I try and tell myself that I don’t hurt? It’s like gaslighting yourself—convincing yourself that maybe the pain is all in your head because there’s no lab result to back it up.
And let’s not forget the joy of visiting the doctor’s office. You pour your heart out about how much you hurt, how tired you are, and how your brain feels like it’s on vacation. You bring witnesses, you show how you’ve logged all the symptoms. But instead of a pat on the back, you get a shrug and a “Well, your tests look fine.” or ‘Well that’s a common symptom of Fibro’
So, yeah, it’s a real treat trying to convince yourself and others that what you’re going through is legit when there’s no shiny test result to prove it. Its why they call it an invisible illness. But fibromyalgia is as real as it gets, even if the medical world hasn’t quite caught up yet.
Thats it for tonight guys, take care of yourself and each other
Fibromyalgia, Bipolar, and me…
Hi Guys!
I’m actually writing this out before hand because my endless streams of consciousness get confusing and I wanted to give you all some facts with your funny today (or MY funny, I’m not going to presume to know how you feel about things). As I’ve talked about in detail, I suffer from both Bipolar and Fibro among some other alphabet disorders and such. Part of the challenge when you suffer from multiple illnesses is difficulty TREATING the illness has a whole because you are so busy trying to battle symptoms
Ah, the overlap symptoms, where Fibromyalgia and Bipolar Disorder play their favorite game of “Fibro, flare, bipolar or unidentifiable illness?” Let’s dive into this delightful pool of confusion, shall we?
- Fatigue Fiesta: Is it the fibro fog or the bipolar brain drain? Who knows! One day you’re bouncing off the walls with energy, the next you’re contemplating the physics of whether it’s possible to sleep while standing up. I’m talented enough to get both in the same day. I know, don’t be jealous lol Why choose between chronic fatigue and mood-induced exhaustion when you can have both, right? When you are dealing with this fatigue, it touches so many other parts of your life, and being tired all the time ruins your quality of life.
- Pain Parade: Is it fibro spreading its discomfort like peanut butter on toast, or just your bipolar mood swings throwing a tantrum in the form of physical agony? Who needs targeted discomfort when you’ve got a buffet of sensations to keep you guessing? Every new ache becomes a game of medical Clue: “Was it Colonel Fibro in the living room with the pain stick, or Professor Bipolar in the kitchen with the mood swing?” It’s like living in a mystery novel, except the plot twists are your own nerve endings.
- Gaslighting: Oh, don’t even get me started. Before you can say “It’s all in your head,” we’ve already played that mind game with ourselves a hundred times over. And when someone finally agrees with the doubts we’ve been wrestling with, it’s like a twisted validation that only makes things worse.
- Take my cardiac arrest saga, for example. My heart decided to play hopscotch with its rhythm, and each fluttery beat had me convinced it was just another fibro flare-up. So, I shrugged it off, attributing it to the usual suspects. Turns out, it was a serious problem hiding in plain sight, but hey, who needs hindsight when you’ve got a PhD in self-gaslighting, right?
- So, here’s to the dangers of doubting your own symptoms and the perils of playing doctor with Dr. Google. Because when it comes to your health, it’s better to be safe than sorry – even if it means admitting that sometimes, you don’t have all the answers.
- Sleepless Slumber Party: Can’t sleep? Welcome to the club! With both fibro and bipolar on the guest list, your nights are a delightful mix of tossing, turning, and contemplating the meaning of life at 3 AM. Is it the fibro’s fault for making your bed feel like a bed of nails, or is it the bipolar’s insistence on turning your brain into a 24/7 circus of thoughts? Sleep is overrated anyway, right? That’s why sticking to a routine is essential. I sleep ok finally, but I had to change a lot, I’m in bed by 9pm 90% of the time because I changed my routine to what fit me best. For the life of me I CANNOT sleep past 4 am so I have to adjust my bedtime accordingly. As I said, listen to the natural rhythm of your body as much as you can
- Mood Swing Shindig: Ah, the pièce de résistance of symptom overlap! One minute you’re as giddy as a kid in a candy store, the next you’re contemplating whether it’s socially acceptable to cry into your cereal. Is it the fibro fog clouding your emotions, or is it the bipolar rollercoaster taking you on a wild ride through the valleys of despair and the peaks of mania? Who needs emotional stability when you can have a mood swing buffet? Being in a mixed episode for a prolonged period of time, I can’t hold on to the ride and bouncing between the highs and lows is leaving me bruised and bewildered
- So, dear patient, welcome to the wonderful world where fibro and bipolar team up to keep you guessing and your doctors scratching their heads. Who needs clarity when you can have a medical mystery novel written by the masters of chaos themselves? Enjoy the ride!
Be kind to yourselves, and each other!
WannaBeNormal 