Comments for The Fibromyalgia Experiment http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com Conquering the Business World & Fibromyalgia Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:52:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Fibro & Stress by April http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/03/06/fibro-stress/#comment-92033 April Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:15:51 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/03/06/fibro-stress/#comment-92033 I know what you're talking about. For me, I find that reading helps to calm me down, even if it's for 15 minutes. But, for those unavoidable times of stress, I try to eat really well, cut down on the caffeine, cut out the sugar, and then boost my immune system with extra vitamin C and E and even B vitamins. This way, I know that if I crash, I have less chance of getting sick. It seems to really work for me and shortens my rebound time. If you come across something that works for you, I'd be interested. I know what you’re talking about. For me, I find that reading helps to calm me down, even if it’s for 15 minutes. But, for those unavoidable times of stress, I try to eat really well, cut down on the caffeine, cut out the sugar, and then boost my immune system with extra vitamin C and E and even B vitamins. This way, I know that if I crash, I have less chance of getting sick. It seems to really work for me and shortens my rebound time. If you come across something that works for you, I’d be interested.

]]> Comment on Fibro & Stress by bob harms http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/03/06/fibro-stress/#comment-91631 bob harms Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:49:37 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/03/06/fibro-stress/#comment-91631 I've been very successfully treating my stress with listening to an audio book "Mind Power Secrets" by Dane Spotts of Zygon Mind-Tek. Believe me when I say it's made some very significant positive changes in my life. Things still bother me to some extent, but NOTHING like they did in the past. It's also helped me with blocking out most negative thinking in my life. You'll understand when you listen to it for yourself. If you don't want to put out the money for it, I would try your library to give it a try first. I started by listening the first few times while awake through the entire session, then I slowly migrated to listening to it on my MP3 player as I fell asleep. Give it a try...it's most definitely worked for me. Bob Harms (FM sufferer for over 15 years)) I’ve been very successfully treating my stress with listening to an audio book “Mind Power Secrets” by Dane Spotts of Zygon Mind-Tek. Believe me when I say it’s made some very significant positive changes in my life. Things still bother me to some extent, but NOTHING like they did in the past. It’s also helped me with blocking out most negative thinking in my life. You’ll understand when you listen to it for yourself.
If you don’t want to put out the money for it, I would try your library to give it a try first. I started by listening the first few times while awake through the entire session, then I slowly migrated to listening to it on my MP3 player as I fell asleep.
Give it a try…it’s most definitely worked for me.

Bob Harms
(FM sufferer for over 15 years))

]]> Comment on Fibro & Stress by Rochelle http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/03/06/fibro-stress/#comment-91316 Rochelle Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:49:23 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/03/06/fibro-stress/#comment-91316 This is sooo hard! I'm still learning this balance as well. I definitely have found that as I'm working out regularly... it helps every aspect of what I deal with with Fibro: constant pain, fatigue, immune system down, stress, etc. Working out really has helped all of that... despite the initial pain and extra push I had to do to get through it, it's been worth it. I have found I have to make that time for myself or I just get worse. I know that's not the answer for everyone, but it's working for me right now. I hope you are able to find a way soon to help release some stress. Maybe even just an occasional bubble bath? Just something a few minutes a day even where you can refocus and refuel. For me sometimes that's just picking up my Bible or praying or journaling. Maybe for you it's meditating a few minutes. Remember to take some deep breaths throughout the day. Think of someone you love and smile. Find jokes or something online that will make you laugh that only takes a minute or two. Just some ideas... All my best to you! :) This is sooo hard! I’m still learning this balance as well. I definitely have found that as I’m working out regularly… it helps every aspect of what I deal with with Fibro: constant pain, fatigue, immune system down, stress, etc. Working out really has helped all of that… despite the initial pain and extra push I had to do to get through it, it’s been worth it. I have found I have to make that time for myself or I just get worse. I know that’s not the answer for everyone, but it’s working for me right now. I hope you are able to find a way soon to help release some stress. Maybe even just an occasional bubble bath? Just something a few minutes a day even where you can refocus and refuel. For me sometimes that’s just picking up my Bible or praying or journaling. Maybe for you it’s meditating a few minutes. Remember to take some deep breaths throughout the day. Think of someone you love and smile. Find jokes or something online that will make you laugh that only takes a minute or two.

Just some ideas… All my best to you! :)

]]> Comment on Do You Have Stomach Pain with Your Fibro? by Cheryl http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/19/do-you-have-stomach-pain-with-your-fibro/#comment-87703 Cheryl Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:49:12 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/19/do-you-have-stomach-pain-with-your-fibro/#comment-87703 Hi! I just wanted to say hello and thank you for such a great blog! My daughter has suffered for many years with fibromyalgia and my blog deals with my prospective as a caregiver. Your blog is very interesting and deals with fibromyalgia from another viewpoint. Please view my blog to see my little post awarding you a Sugar Doll Blogger Award. http://momsprospectiveoffibro.blogspot.com/ If you choose to accept, you are asked to list 10 things about yourself and then pass the award to fellow bloggers of your choice. It's a wonderful way to recognize blogs you enjoy and wish to salute. Thanks again for your great content and hope this brings a smile to you Hi!

I just wanted to say hello and thank you for such a great blog! My daughter has suffered for many years with fibromyalgia and my blog deals with my prospective as a caregiver. Your blog is very interesting and deals with fibromyalgia from another viewpoint. Please view my blog to see my little post awarding you a Sugar Doll Blogger Award.

http://momsprospectiveoffibro.blogspot.com/

If you choose to accept, you are asked to list 10 things about yourself and then pass the award to fellow bloggers of your choice. It’s a wonderful way to recognize blogs you enjoy and wish to salute.

Thanks again for your great content and hope this brings a smile to you

]]> Comment on Cleansing by Tori Furnia http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2009/04/17/cleansing/#comment-87517 Tori Furnia Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:57:25 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2009/04/17/cleansing/#comment-87517 Great article, thank you. I am very interested in finding a diet that lowers my sugar intake. I currently have a sweet-tooth, and am finding it difficult to find meal plans, what to eat for snacks, etc. While diabetes is not something that runs in my family, I am still concerned and would like to be smart and take a proactive approach to my health. Great article, thank you. I am very interested in finding a diet that lowers my sugar intake. I currently have a sweet-tooth, and am finding it difficult to find meal plans, what to eat for snacks, etc. While diabetes is not something that runs in my family, I am still concerned and would like to be smart and take a proactive approach to my health.

]]> Comment on Voice Recognition Software: A Week Later by Home Business Australia http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/24/voice-recognition-software-a-week-later/#comment-87505 Home Business Australia Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:19:30 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/24/voice-recognition-software-a-week-later/#comment-87505 Is there another brand that you would recommend ahead of the Dragon Naturally Speaking 10? I am looking at getting a unit but can't decide which one to get :) Is there another brand that you would recommend ahead of the Dragon Naturally Speaking 10? I am looking at getting a unit but can’t decide which one to get :)

]]> Comment on Voice Recognition Software: A Week Later by April http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/24/voice-recognition-software-a-week-later/#comment-86578 April Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:06:23 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/24/voice-recognition-software-a-week-later/#comment-86578 I am really glad I found your blog, it is an aspect of having fibro that is not often written about. I find myself in a similar position of looking for work that I can manage with my fibromyalgia. And the experiments remind me to keep trying new things. Thanks for writing. I am really glad I found your blog, it is an aspect of having fibro that is not often written about. I find myself in a similar position of looking for work that I can manage with my fibromyalgia. And the experiments remind me to keep trying new things. Thanks for writing.

]]> Comment on Voice Recognition Software: A Week Later by April http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/24/voice-recognition-software-a-week-later/#comment-86573 April Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:01:46 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/24/voice-recognition-software-a-week-later/#comment-86573 Hello, I'm sorry to post such a long comment on your blog, but I didn't know how else to contact you. My name is April and I have had fibromyalgia for about 10 years. I am a volunteer at the National Fibromyalgia Association, and they have recently started a free online edition of their magazine, Fibromyalgia AWARE. I have been following your blog for a little while now. Part of what the NFA wants to do is reach out to the online community of fibromyalgia sufferers. I was thinking that as a blogger writing about FM, you have a lot influence. Would you be willing to check out the online magazine? It is published four times a year and covers the latest research on fibromyalgia as well as practical articles for fibromyalgia sufferers. The link I am sending you is for a shortened version of the magazine, and if you would like to see the full magazine, it will just ask you to register an email address with the National Fibromyalgia Association. It may seem like a bit of a hassle, but I can promise you that the NFA will not send you any mail or emails if you don’t want them and will not share your information with anyone else. I am not really a salesperson, I just volunteered to contact some of the strong fibro bloggers out there and tell them about this. I am excited about the magazine going online for free, because the print version retails for $9.95 an issue. The cost of the magazine helps the NFA continue its mission, but I think that putting it online for free allows so many more people to read it and feel connected to the fibromyalgia community. If you like the magazine, it would be great if you could post a link to it on your blog. Or you could consider posting a link to the National Fibromyalgia Association as well. We would be grateful for your help. I have found that many people with fibromyalgia don’t know that the National Fibromyalgia Association exists or that they support research and publish a magazine, so this is just a way to get the word out and try to help as many people as possible. Here are the links: Fibromyalgia AWARE text link: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/fma/fibromyalgiaaware_2009winter_v2/ Fibromyalgia AWARE image link (if you want to post a picture of the magazine): http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/fma/fma/thumb.jpg?1264536341/ National Fibromyalgia Association www.fmaware.org If you have any questions about the National Fibromyalgia Association, the Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine, or anything else, please feel free to email me at ablounts@fmaware.org. I look forward to keeping in touch with you and continuing to read your blog. Sincerely, April Blounts Hello,

I’m sorry to post such a long comment on your blog, but I didn’t know how else to contact you. My name is April and I have had fibromyalgia for about 10 years. I am a volunteer at the National Fibromyalgia Association, and they have recently started a free online edition of their magazine, Fibromyalgia AWARE. I have been following your blog for a little while now.

Part of what the NFA wants to do is reach out to the online community of fibromyalgia sufferers. I was thinking that as a blogger writing about FM, you have a lot influence. Would you be willing to check out the online magazine? It is published four times a year and covers the latest research on fibromyalgia as well as practical articles for fibromyalgia sufferers.

The link I am sending you is for a shortened version of the magazine, and if you would like to see the full magazine, it will just ask you to register an email address with the National Fibromyalgia Association. It may seem like a bit of a hassle, but I can promise you that the NFA will not send you any mail or emails if you don’t want them and will not share your information with anyone else.

I am not really a salesperson, I just volunteered to contact some of the strong fibro bloggers out there and tell them about this. I am excited about the magazine going online for free, because the print version retails for $9.95 an issue. The cost of the magazine helps the NFA continue its mission, but I think that putting it online for free allows so many more people to read it and feel connected to the fibromyalgia community.

If you like the magazine, it would be great if you could post a link to it on your blog. Or you could consider posting a link to the National Fibromyalgia Association as well. We would be grateful for your help. I have found that many people with fibromyalgia don’t know that the National Fibromyalgia Association exists or that they support research and publish a magazine, so this is just a way to get the word out and try to help as many people as possible.

Here are the links:

Fibromyalgia AWARE text link:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/fma/fibromyalgiaaware_2009winter_v2/

Fibromyalgia AWARE image link (if you want to post a picture of the magazine):
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/fma/fma/thumb.jpg?1264536341/

National Fibromyalgia Association
http://www.fmaware.org

If you have any questions about the National Fibromyalgia Association, the Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine, or anything else, please feel free to email me at ablounts@fmaware.org. I look forward to keeping in touch with you and continuing to read your blog.

Sincerely,
April Blounts

]]> Comment on Do You Have Stomach Pain with Your Fibro? by Dr Delaram Hanookai http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/19/do-you-have-stomach-pain-with-your-fibro/#comment-85538 Dr Delaram Hanookai Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:28:18 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2010/02/19/do-you-have-stomach-pain-with-your-fibro/#comment-85538 I hope you find a better job,i just stopped working due to fibromyalgia after 12 years of doing daycare. I hope you find a better job,i just stopped working due to fibromyalgia after 12 years of doing daycare.

]]> Comment on Fibro & TMJ update by Small Business Man http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2009/03/24/fibro-tmj-update/#comment-85044 Small Business Man Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:53:22 +0000 http://fibromyalgiaexperiment.com/2009/03/24/fibro-tmj-update/#comment-85044 I can feel for you. I got a cavity filled the other day and by the time I was done my jaws locked so a couldn't even close my mouth!! I can feel for you. I got a cavity filled the other day and by the time I was done my jaws locked so a couldn’t even close my mouth!!

]]>