IBS Archives — The Invisible F

C-PTSD Challenges

Robbed

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.

Meds & Remedies

Coping with IBS

potofcallaloo September 29, 2014 2 Comments bloating fibromyalgia gas IBS

Changes between seasons seem particularly difficult for us fibromyalgia patients. Not just with pain, other symptoms seem to flare up including IBS. I wanted to…

Moods

I’m cold…no, wait, I’m hot…

potofcallaloo February 23, 2014 2 Comments fibromyalgia and body temperature IBS irritable bowel syndrome regulating body temperature

My body temperature has gone all coo-coo. You know what I mean. Nevermind it’s winter, by the time I get into the office, I’m sweating…

Meds & Remedies Moods

Seven things…

potofcallaloo October 23, 2013 No Comments coping mechanisms Depression fibromyalgia IBS

Recently, my days have been marred by emotional lows, exacerbated by extremely high exhaustion levels, severe IBS (that I will not talk about) and some…

Challenges The Brighter Side

Ten Must-Have FM Talks with your Partner

potofcallaloo December 1, 2012 6 Comments dating with fibromyalgia exhaustion explaining fibromyalgia fibromyalgia fibromyalgia symptoms hypersensitivity IBS love and fibromyalgia pain sleeping problems

We can’t kid ourselves. Fibromyalgia is one of those complex conditions that can be really difficult to sum up adequately in a few lines and…