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: Limitations
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) ...
Top 10 Reminder Tools
Top 10 Reminder Tools for Forgetful Minds By Kevin Purdy Tweak your workflow and inboxes all you want, but your mental memory might always be the weakest link in your day-to-day life. These 10 tools take some of the workload off your brain, and prevent a few forehead slaps. This list is ...
30 Things You May Not Know (Invisible Illness)
Each year, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is observed to educate the public and raise awareness about invisible illnesses. One of the blogging activities this year is a "meme," 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know. So, here it goes:
Five Things to Know About Fibromyalgia
Five Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia by Amanda Rinkel May 5th, 2009 International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is next week on May 12th. I’m going to take a break from articles on internet wastes of time, movie reviews and news updates. Instead I’m going to take a moment to highlight these ...
FM/CFS – What Do You Miss the Most?
FM/CFS - What Do You Miss the Most? By Adrienne Dellwo It's the rare person with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome who hasn't had to give up some activity. Whether it's something little (like an occasional hobby), or something major (like a career), we've all made those sacrifices. I've had to give up ...
Five Simple Words….
Five Simple Words to Keep Chronic Illness at Bay by Madeleine Parish When I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome seven years ago, my illness began to consume my thoughts and time. Questions taunted me like unrelenting harpies: What will I do? How will I manage? Who will take care of me? To try ...
Study of Sodium Oxybate in Patients With FMS
Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Present Data From First Phase III Study of Sodium Oxybate in Patients With Fibromyalgia 06/09/2009 PALO ALTO, Calif., June 9 -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAZZ) announced today that data from the company's first Phase III clinical trial of sodium oxybate (JZP-6) for the treatment of fibromyalgia will be presented this ...
Brain Fog
Brain Fog By Kristy Bassett Brain fog is possibly one of the most frustrating symptoms I have, not being able to think clearly can lead to major problems. It can not only be embarrassing not being able to think clearly, it can be dangerous. The first thing to learn when you ...
What do I do?
For my fibromyalgia, I currently take the following Medications/supplements Multi-vitamin - Naturapathy Dr does not recommend Centrum or most pharmacy brand multi's Calcium & Magnesium with vitamin D - Calcium cuz Women with Endo are more susceptible to Osteoporosis. Mg & D to help absorb the Calcium. The Magnesium also to help with muscle ...
