Livin' with Fibromyalgia

Taking a family trip with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia can be both good and bad. Here are my top five tips to help you to have the best experience.   1. Plan to take several Small Trip to near by places during the year- long trips can be hard on the body. Many of us decline to travel because we know how it makes the body feel.   2. Plan ahead- This helps to decrease getting stressed out by being rushed to get everything together  3. Travel with other family members- this is goo because they can help out with the driving responsibilities if you have small children that can help with the driving.    4. Leave early-The reason for this is the to make sure that you have time to stop along the way to stretch and for the bathroom breaks. You don't want to have to be extra pressure in regards to time and getting to the vacation town to late. You have to keep in mind check -in times along with considerations for traffic. 5. LAST-But really the most ...

Vlog: Living with Chronic pain It a Journey, but still I smile. God give me strength on a daily basis. This is my first time doing a video on my journey of living with Fibromyalgia..I am thinking that maybe if I verbally share that O might have a greater impact on bringing awareness to the struggle that goes along with this condition. As this is an invisible illness that many times goes untreated and unrecognized. We have to find a cute and this will only come through education. What had been your experiences and how have you had to deal with the Ill ness? What modifications have you had to make?

Behavioral Therapy Group As a therapist, I am seeing more of my patients that are dealing with chronic pain, fatigue & Fibromyalgia and many sessions get stuck on how to cope as they are in crisis mode. I have made a proposal to my clinic on starting this new plan to better serve this population by offering an 8 week intensive program. I would like your feedback. Please see below… Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain/FatigueFocus Group Length: 8 wks 1 hr sessions (Tentatively) may need 1.5 hrs Background Information CBT increases patients’ belief in their ability to manage their condition, and it helps them change pessimistic thoughts and negative feelings regarding symptoms like pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. “Through CBT, fibromyalgia patients learn techniques that help them to manage their symptoms better and develop a different attitude towards pain — more of acceptance and less catastrophizing,” Cognitive Therapy Behavior means th...

Coping with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain   Background Information  This post is geared towards offering some tips to dealing with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders.  Fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal condition. It often goes misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Fibromyalgia includes widespread joint pain and fatigue.  Fibromyalgia causes you to ache all over. You may also have tender points on the body that may be painful to touch. Fibromyalgia may cause you to have irregular sleep patterns as well as mood disturbances such as depression. Some patients may also have the following symptoms: headaches, stomach aches , inability to concentrate ( fibromyalgia fog) , numbness or tingling in the fingers and feet If you are having symptoms that you are unsure , I recommend you seeing your primary care doctor for a referral to a specialist ( commonly known as a rheumatologist) My Story  After many years of suffering ongoing pain and many test to rule out conditions ...

There is not a day that goes by that I am not in physical pain. I pray each day for some relief and nothing seems to help to decrease the pain. I have realized that stress really does increase the pain. I work every day to press pass the pain. I get all my strength from God as he helps me. patience is a virtue. ...... I have learned to keep a positive attitude. I take nothing for granted and look for something good to happen to me. I like sharing with others.. What do you find inspiration in? Do you feel that you can still be inspired? Something new....shirt www.rue21.com Something blue....vintage blue pleated skirt ( thrifting haul) I love shopping on a dime... Something old....Steve madden printed peep -toe heel https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9P5d www.coursecraft.net/courses/z9P5d   My inspiration is my Faith, Family & Fashion...... Much Love 💞 Nora #livewithpurpose  Jeremiah 29:11 0259eae910616d62aae523b6e6d4dc79887d046288ba9b0dcc

Don't Loose Focus.....In spite of what you are dealing with. Stay focused as there are brighter days ahead... Sunday's are always great as we get to have a great time in the Lord at church and we have family time... Here is my Sunday #OTTD....Always looking better than I feel My Motto..        Outfit: Printed Skirt: Loft           Jacket :Ann Taylor            Shoes :Target #liveonpurpose  Jeremiah 29:11 Fibromyalgia does not have me..I will beat this condition

Purchased at my local whole foods store I am always looking and researching was to heal Fibro. I have been dealing with a lot if issues since my recent surgery.  New pains as well as infection in my colon due to the fact that it was injured during my procedure.  I have been on numerous rounds of antibodic medication to help aid me in healing.  I was recently informed that the Manuka Raw Honey had great benefits. I did my own research and I am now sharing. I went and purchased mine on today. I will keep everyone posted on the results.   In regards to helping deal with fibromyalgia, there are benefits to eliminating inflammation and decreasing the everyday pain associated with arthritis and other joint pain. Manuka honey is produced in New Zealand by bees that pollinate the native manuka bush. Advocates say it treats wound infections and other conditions. WebMD takes a look at what the science says about using manuka honey as a medicine Components of Manuka Honey are l...

    The only thing I can say is that you have to keep fighting. Sometimes this is easier said than done. Over the past few weeks, I have been in a struggle because I had major surgery.  It has been a real struggle to keep my mind  straight and the strength to fight through all the physical pain. In this writing, I will briefly share my experiences and tools that helped me and just might help you. I am on my " Bounce Back" I had a surgery where I was supposed to be in the hospital for maybe two days. Well those two days turned into 10 days of round the clock care. I thank God for a good treatment team and support system. I had a condition that was called ovarian remnant that had developed  a cyst (benign mass) that had created a blood supply and caused my internal organs to be matted together and had to be corrected. Also during the procedure my colon was injured and to be repaired. Long Road to recovery, as I have been very sick and over there past few days, I h...

Many of us who struggle with Fibromyalgia and other Chronic Pain conditions also deal with always feeling drained and tired. In most cases no matter how much sleep you get, for some reason you still just feel Super Tired. I know I am not ridding on this train alone. In research, I have learned that the diet play a great role in how one feels. I was told that I was Vitamin D deficient and I know have to take Vitamin D twice a week. I must admit that with my busy schedule that I am not really good at taking all that medication and I have to do other things to supplement in that regard. So what I have found to be helpful to me is to make smoothies and other fruit drinks to help me to get the nutrients that my body so desperately needs. So I have decided to share at least once a week recipes that I have found to be beneficial to me or ones that I plan to try. I hope that you will enjoy this series and will add comments or share your own recipes and tips to help us all feel better. ...

Cat & Dog fight... Just a Little fun for you today. Some times you have to fight for what you want. If you want to feel better keep fighting. Do not give up the fight. The prize in end is well worth the fight. Sometimes with Fibromyalgia, We loose our determination to push past the pain. I know I have been there, but I have to keep pushing because I have purpose and destination. I really do not like cats (well I fear cats) but I have observed them and they look for opportunities to get their prey.

I hope that your morning is getting off to a good start. I woke up feeling like a mack truck was stuck on park on my back. I have to keep moving though. I think that it would be helpful to start off with a good breakfast but I do not feel like cooking anything so I might just revert to one of my quick recipes for a smoothie. I will share three recipes with you today that might be beneficial to you. I recommend using these recipes with the nutribullet. www.nutribullet.com. If you do not have a nutribullet then a blender of choice will work fine.

I have to inspire myself. 90% of the time I don't not feel well because of being in pain all the time but I am determined not to look like I feel. I have found out that your attitudes and responses to life situations determines how you are able to cope with the situation. Everyday, I try to get up with a positive attitude that today will be a good day. I must admit that it does take me longer to get ready than the average person. My goal is to look better than I feel. In coping with any chronic condition, it is good to pace yourself and not to be rushed as thus increases your stress level.  Stress is one of the number one causes and triggers to pain if you have fibromyalgia or other Chronic Pain conditions like Arthritis and Lupus.  What Is Stress? Stress is the body's reaction to harmful situations -- whether they’re real or perceived. When you feel threatened, a chemical reaction occurs in your body that allows you to act in a way to prevent injury. This re...

Today's recipe includes adding lavender to your diet. ....I found this recipe so I thought I would share. ... I plan to try this recipe as it sounds very refreshing. Please share your experiences and give feedback if you have tried lavender tea. Lavender Tea.....photo retrieved from Internet to show how it may look after it it's prepared.

On this journey to health and healing. Education is key.  In a previous post I talked about how inflammation is one of the main causes of the how the body feels and respond to pain. inflammation in the body is a direct cause to the pain and the feelings of tiredness.  So today I am sharing a simple recipe that is supposed to help with the elimination of inflammation This recipe is made using my Nutribullet. I love my nutribullet and the results that I get from using it to make my smoothies. Enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts on this recipe ....

I am always looking for new information on how to deal with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.  My ultimate goal is to get my body on track and to feel better.  A great deal of the issues that we  have going on in our bodies comes from inflammation.   Inflammation causes pain.  A good way to decrease inflammation in the body is to change/ improve our eating habits. There are many foods that help to detox the body of toxins that cause inflammation that ultimately lead to pain & fatigue. Here is a recipe that I found that is quick and easy.  It is made out of pineapples. Pineapples are one of the super fruits with lots of great health benefits. See the recipe below. Give it a try and enjoy. .. Retrieved from the web. Pineapple Whip makes 4-6 servings Adapted from ice-cream-freaks.com Ingredients: 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for authentic sweetness) Direct...

On any given day and time I find the normal day to day activities very difficult.  One should not ever take their mobility for granted.  On this past week, I have been in such a great struggle to just keep moving.   The reason that I say this is because it physically hurts to transition my body.  I am not complaining but just telling my story, my testimony as I truly believe that it want be like this always.  On Saturday,  I purchased some new vitamins to see how they will help or if they will help... I will keep you posted and updated on any changes or progress. I feel that one day there will be an answer to help those of us who suffer with Fibromyalgia or other Chronic Pain Disorders

The last couple of weeks have been just a little trying. I have been to the several different doctor appointments as well as ER visits.  I have been having increased pain episodes as well as problems keeping my pressure under control... At my most recent ER visit, they gave me a new high blood pressure medication to help with managing the elevations in my pressure. I was also referred to one of the local heart doctors for additional testing to rule out any medical conditions with my heart.    I am reassured in my faith in God and realize that no matter what is going on that I have to trust God and know that he is in charge. I have been through so many things and he as not left me without a witness of his power and might. With each passing day, I am able to see him working on my behalf. Just in the simple things of getting up in the morning to having the ability to go and come without incident. By his grace, I am still here and for that I am most grateful! On last week, I ...

How often do you laugh in a day?.....or do you laugh? Or do you just let the pressures of life  and your day to day situations get you down.... Did you know that it takes more muscles and energy to frown than it does to smile?  All writers look for inspiration when they write.   So on tonight, I have to give cordite for my subject due to two totally different situations. One was my lesson tonight in bible study lead by my Pastor that always gives us a word for our souls on on mid-week service.    He is totally led by the spirit of God and knows just what to say ... For that I am so greatful.. My other inspiration comes from a dear friend that I had a phone conversation with last night ....it was very uplifting and she also helped me with her positive attitude and wonderful spirit and she to listens to God and always know just what to say at the appropriate time.  It is good to surround yourself around spirit-filled people.  Everyone of us should just t...

2013 has come and gone...our family as been through many changes/challenges during this year but we never lost our "Hope"   We kept the faith and God kept us....although everything may not be in place as we desire or just how we want them to be: we must remember that God has the final say....Everyday I am gaining new strength through him to take the next step in living a victorious life....I am more than a conquer through him that gives a peace that surpasses all understanding... A few months ago, I had a major surgery and continue to struggle in my physical body, but with God all things are possible. On a day to day basis, I am able to get things done that I need to because of the strength that I get from him above...I appreciate God for always taking care of our family and giving us what we need.....  In the next few months, I am looking forward to better things to happen and will share the blessings of God with you to try to keep you encouraged as well as myself.... Many p...

So it's been a little when since my last post.....I am trying to get back in to doing my regular activities...most days it's  not easy, but I try my best to maintain a positive attitude. Most of all I trust God and know where my help comes from... I heard something today put the facts where your faith are....I am always looking for a word into my situation and also and avenue to share because I know that is someone that is worse off then me....                               Today,  I also want to share a article that I found to help increase your personal happiness.. I did not write this article. I am only sharing as I thought these were some good tips for people like yes show deal either physical pain and discomfort where the simple things in life become a chore and one feels they can no longer find pleasure! Happy reading retrieved from the HuffPost. Hope these tools and research will help you on your...