Philip (Phil) England

# Fibromyalgia is not nice to live with, it ramps up pain and has so many other aspects including #brainfog #fatigue and the inability to regulate body #temperature, if you know someone who suffers with it, don't knock them until you do your research Thank You   #fibro #disability #pain #chronicpain #restless #interruptedsleep #life 

A new month, July, half way through the year, nothing really changes much 1st : Hot and humid day, feeling like crap. Read all about humidity and fibro at http://www.itsmyblog.me.uk/2025/06/high-humidity-fibromyalgia.html 2nd : Fresher today thank goodness but feeling drained, more sleep needed. 3rd : Been awake since 3am, damn Fibro 😩 must push on with the day, Nero day today, must get my tablets done, and next week must order them before going away the following week dog & cat sitting. 4th : Neck and shoulders achy today and lower part off back. Looked out of the window of the bedroom and noticed my marigold plants had fallen over. 5th : Feeling tired today, hardly.no energy, but achy too, nothing too bad. 6th : Lower back and left hip sending shooting pains up my back again - damn it, really hurts and gets me when least expected. Going to get hot and humid later in the week again. 7th : Damn this shooting pain. Thursday can't come soon enough, pain meds review w...

WARNING RANT ALERT (may contain some bad language, those offended by such words please move along) OK, now the snowflakes have left Was driving back from my pet sitting adventures when on the M4 a plonker in a Volvo decided to play leap frog going from one lane to the next and back again, this didn't really get home anywhere. The traffic was busy near the M5 turn off on the M4 and people were trying to get in the heavily congested lane to turn off.  Any waY back to the Volvo, and I was some lorries up ahead and a clear outside lane behind me with a van just in front, I pulled in to it, then the stupid Volvo driver decided to pull in behind me. Knowing the outside lane was clear, I was about to overtake the lorries I decided to go just a little faster than the lorries holding the dweeb in the Volvo up, anyway I could tell he must have been getting fed up as he had gotten so close to my car I could no longer see his number platenor much of his bonnet. I continued at the speed I was g...

1st : A new month, same issues. Feeling very achy and full of wind today, pain about a 5. Let me put this here as a reference to the levels of pain. 2nd : I should get out of bed, but hip killing and feeling strange again, neck also in agony. I'm going to try to push through the pain, had a gabapentin and two paracetamol about half hour ago (keep some at side of bed). Pain at a distracting 5 . 3rd : Slight pain, normal aches, a bit of an ok kind of day, pain at a 3 . Got lots done today. 4th : 4:30am - Hell, fibro flare up, in great pain currently, hate being woken up by it. Pain is at a 8 . I need the toilet but can hardly move. Gabapentin and paracetamol ( lucky I keep then by the side of the bed ) as soon as I can move a little and can reach the socket on the wall will turn the electric blanket on as heat helps. It's always the same after a day of relative normality, and a day of getting things done, wallop, my body hits back, why don't I ever see this on...

High humidity can exacerbate fibromyalgia symptoms for some individuals. Increased humidity can make it harder for the body to regulate temperature, potentially leading to overheating and increased pain, fatigue, and discomfort. Additionally, some people with fibromyalgia experience worsened symptoms in response to fluctuating barometric pressure, which often accompanies changes in humidity.  Here's a more detailed explanation: Temperature Regulation:   High humidity can hinder the body's ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation, potentially causing overheating and discomfort.  Pain and Discomfort:   Some individuals with fibromyalgia report increased pain, stiffness, and headaches during periods of high humidity.  Barometric Pressure:   Changes in barometric pressure, often associated with weather fluctuations and high humidity, can also trigger or worsen fibromyalgia symptoms.  Individual Differences:   It's important to note that not...

Do I want to do one of these challenges?.... probably not - but would you? Being diabetic..... While some studies suggest cinnamon may help with blood sugar control in people with diabetes, it's not a replacement for conventional diabetes management. Cinnamon may lower fasting blood sugar and potentially reduce HbA1c levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and establish safe and effective dosages. It's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before using cinnamon supplements, especially if you are taking diabetes medication, as it could interact with medications.  Whe sugar used in this challenge will cancel out what benefit the cinnamon has! You can find the video on my Facebook, visible to all, at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GngM1Dr4C/ June 2025