Living with Fibromyalgia

Violent Shakes, Neurologist Appointment

Shannon Hutcheson — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:12:50 +0000

So a few weeks ago, I had an episode of violent shakes. It lasted about 36 hours, straight and non-stop until my BF convinced me to go to my doc’s. I had an appointment only 2 more days away and had been holding out. So I went. Thankfully, I was prescribed a medication that stopped […]

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Leaving the 15 Year Relationship and Moving On

Shannon Hutcheson — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:09:04 +0000

Hey there! I know I haven’t been writing regularly, but until fairly recently, I haven’t had much to write about. 2016 is looking to be a much, much better year than many previous ones. I can’t wait to tell you some of the wonderful things that have happened to me. Some Backstory I’ve been with […]

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Going Outside, and a wee rant about the Trillium Drug Program

Shannon Hutcheson — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:23:59 +0000

While I did go Outside today, the weather has just sucked my energy to 0. I’ve pretty much been asleep for 2 days and looks like today is another total loss. It’s been rainy and cool, around 10 Celsius/48 Fahrenheit. The photo above was taken about 4pm today. The school across from the pharmacy means […]

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My Invisible Illness: 30 Things You May Not Know

Shannon Hutcheson — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:31:35 +0000

30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know The illness I live with is: Fibromyalgia I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2011 But I had symptoms since: 2006 and earlier The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: learning to pace myself Most people assume: that I do nothing all day […]

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It’s been a while, but I’m back

Shannon Hutcheson — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:03:05 +0000

I have just had no desire to blog about fibro lately. However, with a significant health change (I am now type 2 diabetic), I have committed to keep track of things in at least a daily journal. Likely boring as heck for you, but it will help me see how things are, especially with the […]

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