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A Tough Pill to Swallow

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Arthritis Chronic illness Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Supplements
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Here’s the thing…when I look around and see people who are much worse off than I am, I feel guilty for struggling at all. In fact, I get angry with…

Another Day Another Dollar

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Arthritis Chronic illness Fibromyalgia
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Or so my father used to say. For me it’s more like during a flare; another day another dollar less. Keep reminding myself that I must stay away from wallowing.…

Summer Sure BLASTed By

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
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Didn’t Summer Just Start? I can not believe it’s been three months since my last Healthizes post. Wow! Where does the time go? In spite of multiple lengthy and sucky…

Writing Makes Me Happy

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Arthritis Chronic illness Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Research
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Writing is Healing Just keep writing…just keep writing…just keep…you know Dory’s song? I changed it up a little from swimming to writing. But, ya, hum that to yourself while reading…

Diagnosis Emotionally Depleted

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Arthritis Chronic illness Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Diagnosed
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Emotionally Smooshed Ever been so emotionally pummelled that you feel like you just can’t breathe? No fun, right? That’s where I’m at right now. I know, I know it’s up…

That’s Optimism Baby!

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
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Who’s to say what optimism really means… Hmmm what can I say about optimism? Let’s see, first off for some it may be easier to muster up than others. Take…

Backyard with Benefits

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
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Backyard Family Adventures… I kind of have to kick myself in the butt to get outside. Once I do though, I feel so good! Playing in the dirt, just plain…

Get Active; Words You Hear Frequently When You Have Fibromyalgia

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
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The moment the words ‘get active’ escape their lips my focus shifts 100% to holding back the incredible urge to roll my eyes. For the most part, unsuccessfully. It’s like…

What does fibromyalgia feel like?

Post author:Dr Alex Robber
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Arthritis Chronic illness Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Pain Symptoms
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been asked “what does fibromyalgia feel like?” Oh wait a minute, I can’t raise my right hand today because of killer shoulder pain. Hang…