Fibromyalgia Resources

Coping with a chronic illness, such as FMS, can be a long and lonely journey. Finding support is essential to our physical as well as emotional health. Often, when we need help the most is when we find it most difficult to reach out to others, but this is exactly what we must do. It is the act of reaching out, to help one another, that will enable us to cope most effectively. The journey then becomes a little less frightening, long, and lonely.

Oct 22, 2005 - Tamara Peters

"One might think that because I am a Chronic Fatigue Survivor, caring for others battling this insidious disease, would be easy. Sadly, that is not the case!" Paul Shearstone...

Sep 9, 2005 - Tamara Peters

Conclusion of interview with Faces of Fibro compilation editor, Deanna Couras Goodson.

Jun 21, 2005 - Tamara Peters

An interview with Deanna Couras Goodson who's inspirational Ebook, "Faces of Fibro: Stories of Tragegy and Triumph", is a compilation of personal stories written by Fibro and CFS survivors.

Jun 21, 2005 - Tamara Peters

The conclusion to the compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist

Jun 3, 2005 - Tamara Peters

A compelling article by Dr. Kevin P. White, MD, PhD, Rheumatiologist and Epidemiologist London, Ontario, Canada.

Jun 3, 2005 - Tamara Peters

The Fibromyalgia Friends' Support Group discuss medications and supplements.

Apr 1, 2005 - Tamara Peters

A follow-up to Zhann's guest article about Fibromyalgia and Suicide. Includes comments from the Fibromyalgia Friends' Suppport Group members.

Mar 1, 2005 - Tamara Peters

Guest article, by Zhann, on fibromyalgia and suicide. Part II, a collaborative effort by the Fibromyalgia Friends' Support Group follows.

Mar 1, 2005 - Tamara Peters

The Fibromyalgia Friends' Support Group revisit and discuss the issue of acceptance.

Feb 1, 2005 - Tamara Peters

A review of the Coping with Fibromyalgia Course at Suite U. An inside look at what this course has to offer FMers.

Jan 15, 2005 - Tamara Peters

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Christmas is right around the corner. The three Ps of planning a stress-free, flare-free holiday.

Nov 27, 2004 - Tamara Peters

Fibromyalgia from A-Z is a collaboration by the Fibromyalgia Friends' Support Group.

Aug 3, 2004 - Tamara Peters

A selection of chronic pain resources.

Jul 11, 2004 - Tamara Peters

Revisiting the benefits of nutrition and exercise as a means of coping with fibromyalgia.

Jun 12, 2004 - Tamara Peters

When we first met Steve Lloyd he was an angry, bitter, and depressed man as a result of being forcibly unemployed, due to fibromyalgia and the lack of understanding of his previous employer. I thought it was time to check in with Steve again and find out how he’s getting along now, since his three-week pain management program, a little over a year later.

May 1, 2004 - Tamara Peters

Elaine Moore says that "The link between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia has recently intensified. It’s long been known that about 15 percent of patients with primary hypothyroidism go on to develop fibromyalgia." Further discussion will be found within this article.

Apr 1, 2004 - Tamara Peters

The stresses of every day life can take a toll on the healthiest person. Living with a chronic illnesses, such as Fibromyalgia, means that stress can take an even greater toll on your physical, as well as emotional, well being. How does one relieve this stress? One way, is by finding a place that allows you to leave your worries and cares behind. It could be your own backyard, imagination, or a cabin in the woods.

Feb 29, 2004 - Tamara Peters

An extensive list of symptoms compiled by the Fibromyalgia Friends' Support Group.

Jan 14, 2004 - Tamara Peters

Traditionally, we make Christmas wish lists for those things we would like to receive. I would like, however, to break from tradition by offering my Christmas wish list for you my dear friends. Well, okay, I will admit that I’m hoping to receive these wishes as well.

Dec 13, 2003 - Tamara Peters

It’s that time of year again. The time when many of us, for various reasons, begin to succumb to depression. Rather than a sense of anticipation and joy - the approaching holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, may bring about a sense of dread and despair. If you are convinced that your depression is holiday related - read on. You are not alone.

Nov 20, 2003 - Tamara Peters

A intimate view of the world of "Holistic Alternatives" with T. Darlene Cheek.

Sep 2, 2003 - Tamara Peters

If you've ever wondered what the Coping with Fibromyalgia Course at SuiteU was all about - now's your chance to find out through an interview with the course instructor Carol Wallace, Ph.D.

Aug 12, 2003 - Tamara Peters

I have come to realize, after dealing with fibro for many years, and talking with fellow FMers, that the most important aspect of coping with fibro (managing pain and fatigue) is the concept of pacing. It is a skill, while often difficult to put into actual practice, that can be learned.

Jul 6, 2003 - Tamara Peters

Originally, I had planned to do a typical ‘Pacing’ article by providing the usual litanies, but it occurred to me that we might find it a bit more interesting to wander off the beaten path and look at it from a different perspective, and explore some of the possible reasons behind our seeming resistance to this concept.

Jun 7, 2003 - Tamara Peters

International CFS/ME Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (2003) is an important event for all of us living with invisible, chronic diseases. This article will help promote awareness by some of the usual means (links, information, and ideas) as well as providing a means for sharing our stories, and having our voices be heard.

May 4, 2003 - Tamara Peters

This article will provide a look at alternative therapies, as a means of managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as prescribed by Michael Hooker RSSMT.

Apr 3, 2003 - Tamara Peters

To exercise, or not to exercise, that is the question. For the majority of the population the answer to this question would appear simple. In order to stay healthy and be physically fit you must be physically active. But, for those of us living with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia this poses a whole new question.

Mar 25, 2003 - Tamara Peters

Effectively coping with fibromyalgia is difficult during the best of times; added stressors like fear and anxiety, are bound to have a negative impact on our ability to cope. This article offers some suggestions for ways to help combat the effects of fear, stress and anxiety.

Feb 22, 2003 - Tamara Peters

This article, guest-authored by a member of the Fibromyalgia Friends' Support Group, is an indepth look at a three week pain management program in the UK. Steve will provide us with enough detail so that hopefully his experience will benefit you as well.

Jan 6, 2003 - Tamara Peters

For all my fibro friends near and far, known and unknown, this is "My Christmas Wish List" for you.

Dec 21, 2002 - Tamara Peters

The approaching holiday season can be a time of anticipation and joy: it can also be a time filled with physical/mental stress and depression. Much of the outcome depends on our own expectations and the demands we place on ourselves. This article provides tips for making this holiday season more enjoyable for all.

Nov 23, 2002 - Tamara Peters

Living with fibromyalgia can be compared to riding a rollercoaster with its many ups and downs. As the symptoms wax and wane you may feel in total control one day only to spiral out of control the next. Having a plan for those times when your symptoms explode into a flare-up is essential.

Oct 28, 2002 - Tamara Peters

Accepting any chronic illness, like fibromyalgia, can be a struggle for many of us. How you navigate the process of coming to terms with your diagnosis may depend on your outlook on life in general (an optimist, pessimist, or somewhere in between).

Sep 20, 2002 - Tamara Peters

“Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men (by a ratio of 4 to 1)” according to The Arthritis Society. The reason for this is unknown at this time. But, that does not mean that FMS is any less real for the men who suffer its devastating effects. To better understand these effects, and how they may or may not differ from the female experience, I decided to go right to the source.

Aug 18, 2002 - Tamara Peters

If you have Fibromyalgia you may be all too aware of the effects of heat and humidity on your symptoms. You may experience a flare (worsening of symptoms) as the temperatures rise. This article offers coping tips for beating the heat, and staying cool in the summer.

Jul 19, 2002 - Tamara Peters

The cognitive dysfunction commonly refered to as "Fibro-fog" is as troublesome for FMers as many of the other symptoms of Fibromyalgia. With this article I hope to promote better awareness of this condition by addressing its causes, signs and symptoms, and provide helpful Fibro-fog fighting techniques.

Jun 18, 2002 - Tamara Peters

This article strives to impart hope. Whether you are newly diagnosed, or have been dealing with a known entity for some time, learning the essential survival strategies, for coping with Fibromylagia, is your first line of defense against "The Fibro Monster."

Apr 20, 2002 - Tamara Peters

Overview: An introduction, covering the basics of Fibromyalgia, introduces terminology, definition (what it is and what it is not), major signs and symptoms, diagnosis, history, and prevalence (affected populations). My intention is to provide a basis for future, indepth articles that will cover all the various aspects of Fibromyalgia.

Mar 20, 2002 - Tamara Peters