Chronic Pain – Page 2 – Sunlight in Winter

If you follow my Facebook page, you may have already seen the news... Yesterday I was diagnosed with something called mast cell activation syndrome. It's taken me a long time to figure out what's been going on. It all started with a severe allergic reaction back in August. Unlike most people who experience a severe… Continue reading I didn’t need one more thing to write about.

Central Sensitization, Chronic Pain, Digestive Issues, Fibromyalgia, Nervous System, Pain Neurophysiology Education, physical therapy

How to find help for Central Sensitization

July 17, 2018July 24, 2018 Christy Collins

Hi everyone! I recently heard from a reader who was looking for some suggestions on where to turn next, in terms of finding a medical professional to help him. He said he'd been struggling with central sensitization syndrome for three years now, and had yet to receive any significant help. I thought his advice might… Continue reading How to find help for Central Sensitization

Central Sensitization, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Healthcare, Inspiration, My Story, Nervous System

So, I think I do have fibromyalgia, after all.

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 Christy Collins

Wow... the past few months have been full of changes for me! There's been a lot to deal with... but at the same time, I've been learning from it, and figuring a lot out. I don't always feel inspired to share super personal stuff on this blog, but I've heard from a few readers --… Continue reading So, I think I *do* have fibromyalgia, after all.

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Friday round-up: swimming outside, meditation, and coffee shops

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 Christy Collins

Hi everyone! So... I wanted to follow up my recent posts, which have been somewhat heavy, with a post to check in about some of the good things going on in my life! I've always wanted to try doing one of those Friday round-up posts so many bloggers do, so I thought I'd give this… Continue reading Friday round-up: swimming outside, meditation, and coffee shops

Central Sensitization, Chronic Pain, My Story, Treatment Approaches, Women's Health

Why I fired my primary care doctor after 10+ years.

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 Christy Collins

Sometimes I just can't believe the personal details I put online. To be honest, I think that's why I don't work on this blog as often as My Sacroiliac Joint Saga. It's super easy to provide people with factual information, with only a few personal tidbits thrown in. This blog, though? This is the one… Continue reading Why I fired my primary care doctor after 10+ years.