by Cort Johnson | Jun 12, 2018 | Cannabis, Coping, Cymbalta, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia and Pain, Flexeril, Homepage, Lyrica, Mind/body, Opioid drugs
Daniel Clauw M.D. With 200 publications reaching back over twenty years Daniel Clauw is perhaps the most prolific fibromyalgia researcher of our time. He’s fought for many years to validate fibromyalgia as a real and serious illness. (For years the... 
by Cort Johnson | Feb 15, 2018 | Coping, Homepage, Mind/body
Beck Weathers came about as close to dying and still survive as is possible in the Death Zone of Mt. Everest. Left for dead three times, Weathers managed to claw his way to camp and eventually get down the mountain with the help of a miraculous helicopter rescue.... 
by Cort Johnson | Mar 28, 2017 | Coping, Finances, Treatment
Having FM and ME/CFS can be financially challenging but if you’re low on cash or are looking for just ways to save money don’t give up hope. There are many ways to save money on prescription drugs, supplements or even doctors appointments. Did you know,... 
by Darden Burns | Jan 24, 2017 | Coping, Diet, Homepage, Mind/body, Pacing, Treatment
Thanks once again to Darden for allowing Health Rising to republish an article (originally titled “Lifestyle Recommendations for Optimal Health” from her Fibrofriends blog As a person whose health has been compromised by chronic illness for many years I... 
by Dan Neuffer | Aug 19, 2016 | Coping, Homepage, Mind/body, Mindfulness
A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. Norman Vincent Peale During my years with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia, I had lots of unexpected experiences. More bad experiences, more frustrations and more heart-breaking disappointments than I care to recall these days.... 
by Cort Johnson | Jul 21, 2016 | Coping
Facing major issues with basic tasks such as feeding herself, shopping and cleaning, Kit Kat was in a real bind – until she stumbled upon a federally funded program that paid for a caregiver – whom she chose – to come and help her out every day. Find...
