April is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month

It’s National IBS month! Not commonly something associated with excitement, I know. But as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects almost all of us with autoimmune related illness (as a comorbid syndrome), it is important that we know as much about it as we can, as well as how to make ourselves com

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A Balancing Act: how I’m managing the daily currency of Spoons

A Balancing Act: how I’m managing the daily currency of Spoons

Living with a chronic illness can be like walking a tightrope. I live with Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and a depressive disorder. In order to best manage my Fibromyalgia, it’s vital that I carefully pace myself. Too much leads to burn out, but too little activity can also worsen my s

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