February 2012
My husband is watching The Walking Dead...I wish...
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Could Ambien increase your risk of death? →
The headline is frightening, but it’s not a cause-and-effect study. It’s an association. Scientifically, that means just because you take an Ambien doesn’t mean you’re going to die. But people who take the pills have an increased risk because of a number of associated factors: possible mixed drug overdoses; depression; anxiety; impaired motor and cognitive skills (if someone takes a pill by...
Parenting in pain: Fibromyalgia and other chronic... →
…a father’s perspective
I am paying for it physically after going to IKEA today.
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Fibromyalgia Foods
There is no diet specific to fibromyalgia, like for instance diabetics. However, learning how certain foods correlate with your symptoms will help you learn how to adjust your diet to eliminate aggravating foods. Here is a board to help you to find healthy foods that, while not a cure, (sorry) may help to heal you a little. I too have FM, so we are in this together.
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2.25.12
Today was great. I spent the morning in bed and then went to Julie’s and chilled while our husbands worked on the lights in the their kitchen. We watched The Help, surfed the web and drank wine.
“I am worthy.” Worthy of love. Worthy of peace....
hollysleeps asked: You're one of my favorite blogs to follow. Following you and hearing what you have to say gives me hope for my future and that I can make it.
Who Owns your Medical Records? →
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Fibromyalgia and Wintertime – How is everyone...
We all know that fibromyalgia and cold do not go together. For most of us, it seems like the winter flares won’t end. Further, it is not just the cold that affects us. Minimal sunlight and shorter days can take a toll on fibromyalgia patients as well.
Here are some things you can try to help deal with flares during the winter months and to stay warm.
• Take a nightly bath. Studies have found...
Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms Mimic...
Disorganization
Disorientation
Lack οf mental clarity
Hаνе dіѕtrеѕѕ paying attention
Memory problems
Dіѕtrеѕѕ speaking visibly
Difficulty concentrating
Easily distracted
Loses train οf thουght
Difficulty following instructions аnd directions
Take a nap disorders
Inattention
Too tired and sore to blog. Going to bed.
sherlockcat:
My pills = sleepy brain
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My doctor took a picture of my tattoo today.
He just really likes it!
2.23.12
Today we got snow. My son had a 2 hour delay and my daughter didn’t have school. I was late to work and then had to leave early. My TPI appointment got move because they were closing early due to the snow. I got home early which was nice.
I prepared dinner in the crock-pot so I didn’t have to cook. I helped my son with his homework tonight, very fun actually. We worked on our...
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"Estrogen And Fibromyalgia Syndrome – Women Need... →
Some known… and some unexpected sources of estrogen… contribute to the imbalance in the body. These include:
Birth-control pills
Beauty and fitness products (absorbed through the skin)
Caffeinated drinks like coffee (energizes the body’s production of estrogen)
Body-fat (excess fat, especially at the mid-section, generates estrogen)
Commercially-fed poultry and cattle
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It is so windy it's giving me anxiety...
Breaking Weather Alert Forecast11 Weather Forecast Chief Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe Wednesday Night, February 22nd The threat for strong wind will last through late tonight, with the highest wind gusts occurring from near Pueblo West to western CO Springs northward to Denver and westward. Gusts over 70 mph will be possible for those closest to the mountains. Along and immediately east of I-25,...
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Herbal Tea Experiments
Elderberry-Cinnamon
Makes 1 pot of tea, steep for 10-15 minutes
1 Tbsp elderberries, dried 1-2 cinnamon sticks, crushed 1-3 Tbsp of honey, to taste
Good for sore throats, coughs, cold and flu, bronchitis, asthma, etc – see the throat and lung connection? Also good for pleasure as it tastes like rich, fruity, spicey awesomeness. Wonderful in the evening after dinner as it’s like liquid dessert.
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“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. ~Robert H. Schuller”
– Hang in there, guys! We can do this!
http://feliciafibro.com/quotes/
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tereasa: Progress in Fibromyalgia and Myofascial... →
tereasa73:
Progress in Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain (Pain Research and Clinical Management) Chronic musculoskeletal pain affects at least 14% of the population and some children as well, for the most part related to muscles and other soft tissues. This monograph offers a selection of chapters which…
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