Fibrostruggles - Lady Gaga Has Postponed Her Tour Because of Her Fibromyalgia

This is a pretty interesting article. Finally a famous person opens up about these issues and it is brings some light to the public, especially those that do not believe and think it is all mental.  Have you heard that before?

Lady Gaga Has Postponed Her Tour Because of Her Fibromyalgia—
Here’s What to Know About the Painful Disorder

Lady Gaga has postponed the European leg of her world tour because she is in “severe physical pain,” according to a statement posted this morning on Twitter. This comes just days after the singer canceled a performance in Brazil and revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia—a chronic illness she also addresses in her new documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two.

The 31-year-old star “remains under the care of expert medical professionals who recommended the postponement earlier today,” Monday’s statement reads. “She plans to spend the next seven weeks proactively working with her doctors to heal from this and past traumas that still affect her daily life, and result in severe physical pain in her body.”

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How to assess your health with a spoon

I just saw this on FB, reposted it and wanted to know if someone has done this before?
I have not tried it because we have been out of town, but I have to do it this week.

Let us know if you have done it, please!

How to check your health in 1 minute

Fibrostruggles - Sleeping vs Tiredness vs Insomnia

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Fibro Warriors (Cousins with fibro together at last)

3 cousins that all found that they have fibro.  

One has know for about 7 years now and one of them found out just a couple of months ago.

One confessed to the other that they thought that she was making things up and just being dramatic.

Now we all know that is not true, right?  

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Fibro Warriors

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FibroStruggles - Symptoms of Depression

It is hard to explain when you have an invisible illness. 

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This is one of the many reasons one of the 'perks' is depression.

Symptoms of Depression

Signs and symptoms of depression include:

• Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. A bleak outlook—nothing will ever get better and there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation.
• Loss of interest in daily activities. No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities, or sex. You’ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.
• Appetite or weight changes. Significant weight loss or weight gain—a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month.
• Sleep changes. Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping.
• Anger or irritability. Feeling agitated, restless, or even violent. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
• Loss of energy. Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained. Your whole body may feel heavy, and even small tasks are exhausting or take longer to complete.
• Self-loathing. Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt. You harshly criticize yourself for perceived faults and mistakes.
• Reckless behavior. You engage in escapist behavior such as substance abuse, compulsive gambling, reckless driving, or dangerous sports.
• Concentration problems. Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.
• Unexplained aches and pains. An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.

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9 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil Daily

The coconut is a "functional food" rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber - the essential nutritional building blocks for perfect health.

Coconut Oil

For generations, island people considered it "The Cure for All Illness" and consumed the meat, milk and coconut oil daily. Although this diet was high in saturated fat, Western conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease were virtually unheard of.

Filipinos and islanders were instead rewarded with a lovely youthful complexion, soft wrinkle-free skin, almost no skin cancer - even with excessive exposure to year round sun - and abundant good health.

Coconut oil in particular has been shown to protect you from viruses, bacteria, infection, cancer, thyroid, brain and heart problems... plus beautifies your skin - and even burns fat!

Coconut oil - a saturated fat - is chock-full of health-promoting properties - and is in no way responsible for high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and the bad effects you've been led to believe.

Coconut Oil Will Set You Free — and Improve Your Health!

Do you feel cheated?

We did when we realized everything we had been told about saturated oils was a lie... and just exactly how much better coconut oil was for all of us.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg! That's why we decided to write and publish the exclusive e-Book, The Coconut Oil Secret: Nature's #1 Best Healing Superfood - so you too could separate the truth from the lies and experience the world of health that coconut oil offers!

In The Coconut Oil Secret: Nature's #1 Best Healing Superfood, we fully expose the Saturated Fat Myth - in layman terms - so you can feel confident that choosing coconut oil is the right decision!

   

Living with Fibromyalgia

Know the facts about Living with Fibromyalgia

If we can share our experiences, good and bad, we can make a difference.

What Is The Difference Between Arthritis And Fibromyalgia?

Some people think that they are similar,
Some people think that fibro is mental,
Some people think that if you have one, you probably have the other...

I found this article from womens health advice.com that might explain some of the basics.

Hope you enjoy it.

What Is The Difference Between Arthritis And Fibromyalgia?

Although both conditions can cause widespread pain and tiredness, they are two different illnesses. While fibromyalgia is considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not a true form of arthritis because it does not cause tissue inflammation nor does it damage joints or muscles. However some consider it a rheumatic condition because it can make the joints and surrounding tissues painful and sore to use. In general people with fibromyalgia have normal looking X-ray and blood tests results, and family and friends drive them mad by telling them they look fine. A person with arthritis will have abnormal test results and they may also be in visible pain, with swollen or deformed joints.

How They Get Confused: Misdiagnosis
An incorrect diagnosis of arthritis is not uncommon. Occasionally a doctor will mistake fibromyalgia for arthritis. This is because the early stages of arthritis produce symptoms which are similar to symptoms of fibromyalgia. This includes muscle stiffness, aches and tiredness; as well as depression and a general feeling of unwellness. Although fibromyalgia patients have normal X-ray and blood tests results, so can someone with early stages of arthritis if the bones or joints have not yet deteriorated. As arthritis is much more common, the doctor may make this diagnosis without thinking of fibromyalgia. He might say the patient has a 'touch' of arthritis, whereas she really has fibromyalgia. The rules for fibromyalgia are a little tougher. If the doctor starts off by thinking the patient might be experiencing fibromyalgia pain, a fibromyalgia diagnosis is never given until all other potential causes of pain, including arthritis, have been ruled out. Personal traumas, going back as far as childhood should also be taken into account, as it may be a trigger for fibro pain. See, can an accident or trauma trigger fibromyalgia?

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