“Because Some Teachers Really Do Care”

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I have introduced you to Ness at “The girl with the 5 lads” already and tonight I would like to point you to her end of term post entitled “Because some teachers really do care”.

Growing up can be a tricky time for any child moving into adolescence – dealing with growth, raging hormones (particularly aged 7 & again at 14), school work, new schools, exams, peer pressure, social media, etc! – but I believe that for a child with a close family member who has a chronic illness, there are inevitably additional challenges which will present in different ways.  Despite what some of our press would have us believe, there are still many hard working,  inspirational teachers out there who put the children first.

Read Ness’s lovely tribute here:

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https://thegirlwiththefiveladsandfibro.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/because-some-teachers-really-do-care.html

Fibromyalgia – mystery finally solved?

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This is worth a read for those of you with fibromyalgia.  It can be found on the site Liberty Voice (link below) and was written by Rebecca Savastio in 2013.  Whilst a couple of years old, it it still receiving many views and opinions – decide for yourself:

“Researchers have found the main source of pain in Fibromyalgia patients, and contrary to what many believe, it does not stem from the brain. The findings mark the end of a decades-old mystery about the disease, which many doctors believed was conjured in patients’ imaginations. The mystery of Fibromyalgia has left millions of sufferers searching for hope in pain medications. Up until recently, many physicians thought that the disease was “imaginary” or psychological, but scientists have now revealed that the main source of pain stems from a most unlikely place- excess blood vessels in the hand…….”

Fibromyalgia Mystery Finally Solved!

To My Husband

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For partners/lovers/best friends/carers everywhere – the most beautiful poem from Wendy who blogs at Picnic with Ants to her hubby. It says it all!

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hearts color copy2Everyday He Loves Me

He holds my hair as my world spins

leaving me a wretched mess.

He brings me food

washes my body

cares for our home

He holds me

comforts me

helps me fight my battles.

He kisses me

caresses me

loves every part of me

To him I am no burden

He loves me.

Everyday He Loves Me.

He watches me get my hopes up

and holds me when they fall.

The words are nice to hear,

but easy to say.

Every day, he shows he loves me.

How can I write a tribute to a man who has given me so much?

The words seem to lose their potency after leaving my heart.

How do I express how much I love him?

My heart swells with emotions and words that will not come forth.

This man who shows his love each and every day.

Sometimes my…

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Zombie Apocalypse, Chronic pain & sleep deprivation

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I just had to share this great post from Sarah Anne at “The Pain Companion” with you.  If like me you suffer from nights broken by cups of tea, dodgy 4am tv & chick lit, all mixed with pain, you will appreciate this heartfelt post about the Zombie Apocalypse.

http://www.thepaincompanion.com/blog/zombie-apocalypse-chronic-pain-and-sleep-deprivation

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In the name of the wee man!

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Read a fellow zebra’s dealings with her local MP – and the positive results

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A while back I wrote to my local MP, Kirsty Blackman. I wanted to bring to her attention the complete lack of knowledge of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome among medical professionals. Not just because I have a bee in my bonnet about it, but because If I didn’t have such an amazing support network, I’m not sure I’d still be here and I don’t see any need for more people to go through the same process due to nothing more than medical ignorance. This illness in itself is enough to push most people right to the edge. We don’t need medical professionals dismissing us as attention seekers or malingerers on top of the daily pain and struggles we face. We need doctors who can see that something is wrong and to look for answers – not try and get us out of their office by any means possible.

Then this popped up…

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The Fay Farm Serendipity Lotion Review

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Have you discovered Ness at the blog “The girl with the 5 lads”??  She writes some great pieces and I have just read her review of the Fay Farm Serendipity Lotion, which she highly recommends for use with chronic pain.  High praise indeed as Ness is a qualified complementary therapist!

https://thegirlwiththefiveladsandfibro.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/the-fay-farm-serenity-cbd-lotion-review.html

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Review of Quell wearable pain relief

On By Claire Saul (PainPalsBlog)In Pain relief1 Comment

I’ve just read this great review by Kim on her blog Grace is Sufficient for another pain relief device that works by stimulating nerves – it functions in a different way from my implanted device, but sounds like it could be a really useful alternative to drugs.

My Personal Review of Quell Wearable Pain Relief

Lend me an Ear.. Poem by Anthony Rhead

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Lend Me an Ear by Anthony Rhead

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Guide me through
My troubled time
I’l hold your hand
If you hold mine

I’ll share with you
Just how I feel
For what I face
Is oh so real…

Just be with me
please listen well
My pain is deep
& far I’ve fell..

No judgement need
Your silence reign
Just comfort me
I’l share my pain…

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