STRESS

Often stress is the worst that could happen!
Sure it is bad for most people but if you have fibromyalgia your body goes through some weird and sometimes uncomfortable reactions.
Here are a few of mine:
I react physically to the least little unexpected event, uncomfortable pins and needles rush up and down my arms and legs, (that's my most common reaction ) my heart pounds, my head starts to pound, I start to shake inside and out, I get slightly confused, I sometimes get a panicked feeling.
This all happen in a matter of seconds. Sometimes the pins and needles happen when I just think I forgot to do something important. It's not a fun experience.
When the reaction is really bad I'll have to take some down time, in a quiet comfortable place, maybe play some soothing music, maybe even take a nap. It can become quite debilitating at times, but no one knows what's happening because it's all internal.

I hope what I have to say is helpful to most.
First for those who aren't too sure what fibromyalgia is all about .
Common signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia include: wide spread pain, allover achenes, deep pain in the tissues( not the joints as you may have heard in the commercials selling drugs) "at least not for me", presser points on the body that are very sensitive to the touch, (as seen in the pictures above), temperomandibular joint syndrome ( jaw pain ), myofacial pain, ( pain in facial tissues ), muscle twitching and weakness, pins and needles in the legs, chronic headaches, sleep disorders, fatigue, weight gain, memory loss, fibro. fog, (cognitive or memory impairment ) anxiety, depression, temperature sensitivity, and more...symptoms vary for the afflicted.

When I first found out what it was I had, was really something with a name rather than just getting old before my time or burned out from work and parenting I was so relieved because some Drs. say or think it's all in your head!.
It all started with bilateral carpel tunnel syndrome from repetitive motion in the 22 yrs as a chair side dental assistant, working four handed dentistry, in general and specialty dentistry.
I had surgery done on my right hand but the recovery was so difficult from the fibromyalgia that I decided not to go ahead with the other hand.

Fibromyalgia

It's been a long time coming .
I always used to think the computer was too time consuming and it can be at times when a person has a life, family, friends, and kids!
Today I've decided to write a blog about surviving and living with Fibromyalgia because I feel lucky to be as active as I am, and I know there are people out there suffering.
I hope to give others like me, the benefits of my experiences.

The holidays are here!

Last minute addition to my schedule

Come and join me at the Holiday Boutique
7401 Jordan Ave. Canoga Pk.
We are having a raffle for a $25.00 Gift
certificate
HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY BY AMY
Ask for Amy !

"Holiday Open House at Adelaida Cellars:
with Book & Author Fair, Jewelry Trunk Show, and Holiday Desserts"
Dec. 5th, 2009 1-5 pm
5805 Adelaida Road, Poso Robles Ca 93446

Handcrafted Jewelry By Amy will be there showing some of Amy's unique pieces.
If you are in the area please stop by and say hello to Amy and Brad, we'd love to meet you!


"If you mention where you heard about this event you will receive a 25% discount on your purchase ".

Big news! Dec 5th. 2009 I'll be showing some of my jewelry pieces at the