Inspirational Stories

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  • Jane Patterson

    In 2005 a rheumatologist (with minimal testing) diagnosed me with Sjogren's Syndrome, partially...

  • Penny Simpson

    I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2009. My world as I knew it was turned upside down. Things I...

  • Meredith Nesbitt

    Oh to be in my twenties again.... everything was so challenging and mind-expanding. I was...

  • Anna Pardue

    It was ironic when I came home today and found the Facebook post request for article submissions...

  • Karen Stewert

    I was diagnosed 5 years ago with fibromyalgia.  What have I learned about myself?  I would say I...

  • Charlene Girardi

    In addition to fibromyalgia, I have degenerative disk disease, 2 herniated disks, lost a kidney...

  • Christine Trudelle

    I recently went to fill my script for my usual Pain medication at Walgreen's in which is an opiod...

  • Lisa Wagner

    For 12+ years I had the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Celiac Disease. I discovered that the...

  • Kelly Smith

     It was July of 1994 when my life was changed forever. Prior to fibromyalgia I trained &...

  • Charlene’s Story

    In addition to fibromyalgia, I have degenerative disk disease, 2 herniated disks, lost a kidney...

  • Jan's Journey

    My journey began on December 22, 2005, at 11:35 AM when I awoke in a recovery room with intense...

  • Standing Up for Herself: LoriLane's Pain Story

    "I am standing up for myself and also others who legitimately need pain meds." "I am in too...

  • Celeste Cooper - Angel on Earth

    CELESTE COOPER, ANGEL ON EARTHby Melissa Swanson, writer for the NFMCPAEarth Angels have been...

  • Clarissa Shephard: Fellow Traveler

    CLARISSA SHEPHARD, FELLOW TRAVELERby Melissa Swanson, writer for the NFMCPAIt can take many...