Author Archives: Kelli

The Common Threads of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Originally Published by Misty Roberts, : July 19, 2010 Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) ...

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Laura Hillenbrand

"This illness is to fatigue what a nuclear bomb is to a match. It’s an absurd mischaracterization.” ~ Laura Hillenbrand, Bestselling author of Seabiscuit Reference to what it feels like to suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or M.E..

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Today

Today started out as a good day, despite the pain, which was manageable. We went downtown to do some shopping that my SO wanted done & I was keeping him company. So, we got what he needed and bought me a headset I could use. We then got dinner. Before heading home, I ...

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Project IF

Project IF National Infertility Awareness Week is April 24-May 1, 2010. Project IF is a blogging exercise to promote Infertility Awareness. Part One, state your biggest “what if” in regards to infertility. Part Two, you post a blog about it. The areas of topic are: *How infertility impacts your relationships—spouse, partner, ...

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Doing Groceries with FMS & CFS/ME

Tips For Grocery Shopping With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy Feb. 26, 2010 by Misty Roberts, Owner/Patient of FM/CFS/ME RESOURCES For healthy people, getting groceries is no big deal. But for people like us, with Fibromyalgia (FM) and CFS/ME, getting groceries can be as challenging ...

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Tooth extraction

I had my 2 upper wisdom teeth removed about 10 or so years ago by an oral surgeon in Oshawa. He used IV sedation and put me right out. These two teeth were removed about 1.5 yrs apart, but the procedure was the same. I came out of sedation & my Mom took ...

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FMS-friendly Exercising

FMS-friendly Exercising By Kelli Ellis This slide show includes information on warming up, stretching, and the boosting of muscle, mood, and strength. Specific exercises that are given include the Isometric Chest Press, the Isometric Shoulder Extension, and calf stretches. Recommendations are made concerning the use of free weights. The arts of Yoga, Tai Chi ...

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OnGoing Pain

I am currently in week 5... Or is it week 6? Either way, I've been in a solid flare for a while now. I've never been having as many problems on an ongoing basis for so long before. I'm hurting, & my balance is shot (more so than usual). My ...

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International Women’s Day 2010 in TO

International Women’s Day 2010 in Toronto The Power of Us: A Celebration of Women Join renowned youth activist Jessica Yee and celebrated Canadian artist and performer d’bi young for a special evening to celebrate International Women’s Day 2010.

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Sexuality & Arthritis… or FMS

Sexuality & Arthritis: Problems pertaining to intercourse [First a note: the source is the Canadian Arthritis Society who is a source of information all many form of arthritis & Fibromyalgia, in Canada, is considered one for these purposes..] Adapted sexual positions A number of problems involving joint pain are of purely mechanical origin, with the ...

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