Given the involvement of the sympathetic nervous system in fibromyalgia, it’s important to have tools to both protect and manage…
Tag: chronic pain
Seasons, Sourdough and the Sympathetic Nervous System: Update
I think there’s something to be said for seasonal influence. As Autumn closes in here in the southern hemisphere, I…
Heading into Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Awareness Month (May 2023)
As we head into Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS awareness month (May). I thought it was a good time for an update….
Dear Spouse, From a Chronically Ill Wife
Dear Spouse It’s hard to explain what it is like to live with a chronic illness that impacts my life…
Pacing for Chronic Illness When You Have a Baby
Pacing for chronic illness with a baby is much like other times except that it’s harder (at work we know…
Can Bioidentical Hormones Help Fibromyalgia?
It seems I am always having to research obscure treatments and then share the information to get this knowledge out…
The Best of Melissa vs Fibromyalgia 2022
This is the best of 2022 on Melissa vs Fibromyalgia – my advocacy work ensuring you hear the things I’ve…
Sleeping for the first time in 20 years! Quetiapine for Fibromyalgia and Insomnia
The piece of the puzzle that actually enables me to get deep and REM sleep fairly consistently! I share all about quetiapine for fibromyalgia.
Should We Try Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Protocol for Fibromyalgia?
Long have I searched for resources for the top recommended nutritional protocols for autoimmunity, specifically in relation to fibromyalgia. It’s…
Please Stop Ignoring Chronic Insomnia
The thing that annoys me the most in this journey with chronic pain and fatigue is the way sleep is…