Celebrate your symptom improvements/non flare days/symptom reductions with fibromyalgia and chronic illness.  Just celebrate :)   

In this quick tip coffee chat we discuss how I decided to celebrate my improvement after a week long flare.  

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Yoga specially designed for you https://melissavsfibromyalgia.teachable.com/

Free yoga for chronic pain and fatigue series https://www.subscribepage.com/yogaforthechroniclife 

Related videos for you Making and using a flare plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn9ErYTRvhQA 

Soothing yoga nap class for when you need a rest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJkgtyW3Flw

How do I get out of bed in the morning with chronic pain/fibromyalgia? I share my tips to this question asked by a member of my group in this episode of Quick Tips Coffee Chat with Melissa.  

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For much more information about managing fibromyalgia https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/

We delve into the practical ways to treat myofascial trigger points (and what they are).

Full post with links to resources https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2021/12/10/myofascial-trigger-points/ 

Time stamps for you

0:28 what are trigger points/myofascial pain syndrome? 

1:42 my experience with trigger points 

3:25 practical things to help myofascial pain syndrome 

4:55 whole of life help for chronic pain 

6:21 yoga for myofascial pain syndrome 

7:55 the practical tools you can use at home for trigger points  

The key ways to treat myofascial trigger points 

1. Manage (reduce or remove) perpetuating factors .

2. Conquer our whole of life plan  

3 Tackle the actual trigger points physically  

Disclaimer: Yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort, listen to your body, discontinue the activity, and ask for support from your medical team. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge  

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In this episode I delve into the five mindful habits that were saving my life in a highly busy and exhausting time. 

What are your favourite mindful habits? 

For all of the notes, details and links for more resources see this post https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2021/05/23/5-essential-mindful-habits-of-a-mama-of-four/ 

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Want to connect? Take a screenshot of this podcast episode and tag me on Instagram @melissanreynolds 

In this episode we discuss the benefits of yoga and Pilates for fibromyalgia. 

What do you prefer? 

To learn more about starting your yoga practice see this post here with handy links and resources https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2020/12/01/the-yoga-for-fibromyalgia-practice-guide-how-to-start-your-practice/

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Podcast vs Blog vs YouTube. Make Money Online with Chronic Illness - costs are high, ability to make an income can be low. So how to make a modest income online when you have a chronic illness?  Full post with resources here https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2022/01/24/income-online-with-chronic-illness-2022/ 

Grab the Paced Guide to Starting a Blog with Chronic Illness Toolkit here https://payhip.com/b/kbVOX 

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This is what you need to know if you are considering starting a blog with a chronic illness in 2022. Three key things about blogging that you need to know. And how to do it if you have a chronic illness. 

Check out the accompanying blog post here with links and resources https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2021/12/27/starting-a-blog-when-you-have-a-chronic-illness/

Grab your copy of the Paced Guide to Starting a Blog worksheet kit 

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I created this episode in response to a genuine question from a member. Are these doctors promoting big results a scam? Are they selling something? 

No, in the case of the ones I share about, they are not a scam. Yes, they are selling things - books, supplements, consultations etc. Because even if someone is serving the fibromyalgia community, if they don't make a living they cannot keep doing what they are doing.

We talk about Doctor Teitelbaum, the SHINE protocol, his supplements (including my favourite one) and my experience. 

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In this video I share how I motivate myself to move when in chronic pain. 

I am talking about gentle movement only. None of this pushing ourselves passed our limits and causing more pain business. 

Also - why would we want to motivate ourselves?   

Here is the full post with extra information and tips https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2014/08/17/simple-things-that-help-me-exercise/

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In this video I answer the all important question what is fibromyalgia? What are the symptoms?

This is a snippet from this giant blog post https://www.melissavsfibromyalgia.com/2018/11/11/fibromyalgia-definition-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment/ 

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DISCLAIMER This podcast is the author’s experience and research. It is always your responsibility to do your own research and always check in with your medical team. Nothing on this site is designed to diagnose or treat your illness. You are always advised to check with your medical team before beginning any treatment.