As most of you know, I typically walk with a cane - a brightly coloured cane covered in butterflies. When I do, I am considered to have a visible disability. The CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) gives persons with a disability, as per their staff, complimentary admission. I have taken advantage of this over the ...
And other ramblings by the Neon Rose...
Category Archives: Fibromyalgia
Possible New Fibromyalgia Drug & Odds of FDA Approval
Original Published by Adrienne Dellwo on August 6, 2010 In just 2 weeks, an FDA panel will review the New Drug Application (NDA) for the next possible fibromyalgia drug, sodium oxybate, and make a recommendation to the FDA either for or against approval. This drug has a couple of things going for it. it's fared ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
But when you go to bed..
Some days are pretty easy days. Nothing major to do around the house; no laundry, no vacuuming, no chores to run. You got to take it easy; making a dozen simple phone calls, doing a bit of prep for tomorrow's dinner, surfing the web doing casual research, and so on.. ...
