Teresa Shaffer

See if you can get him to keep a pain diary or notebook. Get him to note when his pain is lower and what that allows him to do compared to when it his pain is more intense. If his pain medication is interfering with his ability to get up, move around, beginning to do little things he once enjoyed—then it is time to have a conversation with his…[Read more]

Have you mentioned these symptoms to his doctor? Medications react differently on people and his doctor should be aware of unusual symptoms and your concerns.

Well it has happened. I have finally arrived to the mindset that I want to quit. I have tried several times before but never really had it securely in my mind that I really wanted to do it. This time is different….I am there….I want to quit!

Today begins the journey. I am using one of the e-cigarettes to help ease the urge for…[Read more]

5 Ingredient Pizza Bake

2 1/2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix, Original All-Purpose
1 cup water
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
1 package (8 oz) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and water until soft dough forms. Drop…[Read more]

Hi Patricia,
My understanding is that pain psychologists specialize in pain management. They deal strictly with pain management issues and all that goes along with living with pain. With pain being their specialized field they can understand better then a general psychologists. I hope this helps.

One day at a time. That is what we have to learn and sometimes that is a hard lesson to learn but like you said, sometimes less is more. Accept what you can do and move forward with it is my motto.

I am so thankful that I found this topic. It has made a huge difference in how often I am getting the heat triggered migraines. I now know what is happening and can get a grip on things before it gets out of control.

I find distraction to be a big part of dealing with my pain. I get my mind on something else, like crafting, sewing, painting, scrap booking and so on. I find that I enjoy doing these things so I am able to push the pain back as I refuse to let it prevent me from moving forward.

I am not dating but I know a few folks that are. It seems they have found it is best to be upfront with the person and let them know about their pain issues and how it affects their ability to socialize. They don’t go in complete detail, just enough to give the person some insight.

What are your secret weapons that help you keep your fibro pain at bay?

Help us, help each other. Like Maggie and Noki4, share your experience and your wisdom. Please comment with your “tips from the trenches”.

In turn, we will create a tip sheet for all to benefit after the Friday, August 23, 2013 deadline and just in time for Pain Awa…[Read more]

I do not have fibro but I see the same types of fatigue with the different pain issues I do have. The fatigue and fog can be over-whelming at times if I do not move enough.

I have found it is huge benefit to make sure I get up and move around, be it taking a walk in the summer or in the winter walking around inside my house for a set period of…[Read more]

Farmhouse Biscuits

1 can of refrigerated biscuits
1 lb. of ground beef
½ cup of barbecue sauce
Shredded cheese

Brown ground beef in skillet, drain, place in bowl and add barbecue sauce, stir. Make sure all the ground beef gets a coating of the barbecue sauce, add small amount more if needed.

Spray muffin tins with cooking spray, flatten…[Read more]

Lasagna Rolls
From: Mindy Boyd
Use: 11x 7 pan (spray with olive oil)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

• 8 lasagna noodles; cooked to AL dente
• 1/2 lb hamburger (can mix w/Italian sausage or use ground turkey)
• 1 small onion chopped
• Spaghetti sauce of your liking (32 oz or so)
• Mushrooms chopped: small jar or fresh about ½ cup
• Salt…[Read more]