As the seasons change, the sometimes drastic shifts in weather conditions can have a huge impact on people, (especially those with chronic illnesses). Which can affect them mentally, with conditions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to physically with the rapid weather changes causing differing degrees of widespread pain and headaches. Many patients with chronic illnesses such as Hyperthyroidism. Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia can find it hard to regulate their own body temperature meaning that
Category: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Invisible Illness – My Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Story
For over 4 years I have been living with the confirmed diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, Hyper-mobility Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. All of which are considered invisible illnesses. Due to the fact the the symptoms are not visible to others. Like many who live with invisible illness it took several years for doctors to listen to and believe me. This is my story. The Long Road To Diagnosis My fibromyalgia symptoms first began in 2009. After