The real take-away message behind Lady Gaga’s fibromyalgia diagnosis

by potofcallaloo - September 23, 20174

We may have missed the real message behind Lady Gaga's fibromyalgia diagnosis. News that superstar Lady Gaga has fibromyalgia has brought this still little known and often misunderstood chronic condition to the fore. The media is now widely reporting it; it is trending on social media, and people are probably finding out

Oh turmeric, how I love thee

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - September 17, 2017September 17, 20170

As a child I remember savouring the taste of milky turmeric tea, made fresh from the roots bought at our local markets, whenever we needed a ‘cleanse.’ 86992

What was that? (C-PTSD, anxiety & gorgeous hoodies)

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - August 31, 20170

This is my second post in the What was that? - my series on 'what the crap is going on?' Before I thought of blogging these random happenings in one post, I hadn't realised how messy and chaotic my life often feels. How did I manage this crap all along? I'm sure

What was that? – the first in a series of ‘what the crap is going on’ posts

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - August 19, 20172

I have been trying for the better part of the last year and a half to get back into my old blogging habits. I’ve been stymied by a nagging bout of depression that won’t let up. It’s been crappy. Sorry. But I feel upset. Angry, sad, depressed (of course) confused and lost all

Pain relief with Quell: Sponsored Post

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - July 24, 2017July 21, 20170

I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. Chronic pain is a real issue for me, thanks to fibromyalgia. All

Robbed

by potofcallaloo - March 28, 20176

I was robbed eight nights ago. The incident opened up a deluge of emotions I'd tucked safely away where I couldn't access them. 87284

Time out

Moods

by potofcallaloo - November 10, 20160

Dear Friend, I'm sorry I've not written in a while. I've been busy trying to survive with fibromyalgia (you know, eat, sleep, work, repeat). 87209

Finding comfy, classy shoes with fibromyalgia…or not!

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - August 16, 2016August 16, 20162

I’ll be upfront with you. I’m not 100% sure if it’s because of fibromyalgia or because I have ogre feet. But finding pretty, comfortable shoes is a pain for me. A real, real pain. Literally. Today I wore my shiny new shoes to work for my new job. New job=new shoes, right?

Tag: fibromyalgia