Category: Fibromyalgia

EDS is tough, but it’s not as tough as me!

It's been a while since I've posted anything. Partly it's because I've been too busy or too drained to think about posting an update and partly because not very much has happened recently. The keloid removal surgery seems to have been a success which is fantastic! I've been back for several review appointments with my … Continue reading EDS is tough, but it’s not as tough as me! →

Update: 2 weeks post op, birthday and physiotherapy

Hello and happy Tuesday! The last couple of weeks have been pretty busy (by my standards) so I thought I'd check in and write a little update. It's been just over 2 weeks since my operation to remove a large and very unsightly keloid from my ear (I'll upload some pics in a new blog … Continue reading Update: 2 weeks post op, birthday and physiotherapy →

Keloid Surgery

Another gift from EDS - Warning; this may me graphic. As some of you may know, one of the symptoms of EDS is poor healing coupled with unusual scarring. Unfortunately this caused me to develop a keloid scar on a piercing site in the cartilage on my right ear. Before I knew I had EDS, … Continue reading Keloid Surgery →

Still struggling, still searching, still hoping.

"Pain is real, but so is hope".unknown I'm doing my best to stay positive. I really am. But it's hard. Life with a chronic illness is hard. And I have no idea how to make it easier. EDS and Fibro are kicking my arse. It's currently just after 8pm and I've been in bed for … Continue reading Still struggling, still searching, still hoping. →

Christmas with Stripes

Firstly, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Christmas can be a hectic and stressful time even without a chronic illness in the mix. There's so much to think about; presents, food, wrapping, money etc etc.. it's never as simple as it should be. For myself (and anyone with a chronic illness) these tasks can … Continue reading Christmas with Stripes →