Alright, the seasons are changing. I'm always cold. I want to wear a hoodie over my hoodie and soon sweaters will manifest. I have two blankets on the couch as I refuse to turn up the thermostat more... yet. Yes, Winter is Coming. And that means we have to be prepared. For the White Walkers. … Continue reading Winter is Coming: Things to remember
What to do about the winter blahs
So winter here in Canada (aside from Vancouver, those lucky bastards!) and other places can endure a long time. Chronic pain tends to be worse in winter. Isolation tends to be worse in winter, especially when pain is a factor. It is cold out and that can aggravate pain, especially things like temperature-sensitive nerve damage … Continue reading What to do about the winter blahs
7 things I use to survive the winter
Winter just amps up the pain and I have no temperature control so I am constantly freezing. Constantly. So I need to manage the pain but also the infernal cold. And already my fibromyalgia is flaring big time and it isn't even Canadian cold yet. Just around -3 to -11 C. And already I am … Continue reading 7 things I use to survive the winter
When you are ready for spring (because you loathe winter)
It is March. It is spring, isn't it? Not in Canada, it isn't. No, we just had a blizzard. But it is warm winter, not freezing winter. It is Almost Spring and that makes me happy. Winter is not a fun time for me. So I am glad it is on its way out. Why … Continue reading When you are ready for spring (because you loathe winter)
10 things to have in winter for chronic illness
Winter is here! And the weather sucks. And I am prepared, my friends. For the aches and pains and the fatigue. And here are all the things you need for winter with chronic illness and chronic pain. Really good winter wear: For those of us with Allodynia or nerve damage, the icy winds outside can … Continue reading 10 things to have in winter for chronic illness
Flaring and the weather
I am in a great deal of pain. My ankles hurt, the bottom of my feet, my knees, my hips, my back, my butt muscles. My neck, my shoulders, my elbows. In other words, take a picture of me and circle it, that is where the pain is. I would call it a flare, … Continue reading Flaring and the weather
