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3 x 2 inch sticker with the phrase "Low on Spoons" and a drawing of a broken spoon. This design was specifically made with disability pride/awareness month being July and this is a phrase I use a lot when describing to my loved ones how my disability is affecting me.
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As I write this about the eyes and if fibromyalgia affects them I have noticeably dry eyes. It will probably take me a few sittings to finish this article due to my own eye symptoms which also include blurry eyes. I always need the font to be larger and I hope this helps you too. Of course there are many reasons for eye symptoms such as dryness which include Sjogren's syndrome and some medications. I wanted to write this article as people often do not think that their eye concerns could be related to them having fibromyalgia. So here I will include all the research I have found about fibro and the eyes specifically from studies that have been done and also some suggestions for coping with these eye conditions. Dry Eye Syndrome Risks in Patients With Fibromyalgia: A National Retrospective Cohort Study 2016. In this large Taiwanese study they found that the risk of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) in Fibromyalgia (FM) patients was significant and that the risk was greater among men than woman, which was consistence with the findings of a previous study. They also found that FM patients were getting DES at an earlier age than the people without FM. The overall incidence rate of DES was 7.37/10,000 in the FM population, and 4.81/10,000 in the control group. The age-specific incidence rate was highest among those 50 to 64 years in the FM population. The incidence rate was highest among those aged 65 years and older in the control group. Discordant Dry Eye Disease (An American Ophthalmological Society Thesis) Discordant, in this context, means having dry eye symptoms but a normal eye examination. In addition to having widespread pain and other somatic symptoms, individuals with FM and other centralized pain conditions have significant ocular symptoms, often in the absence of clinical signs of ocular surface dryness. Recent studies that examined this phenomenon found that patients with FM have more dry eye symptoms than healthy controls. Interestingly, these individuals were found to have reduced corneal sensitivity as compared to controls, so we measured both corneal and systemic sensitivity in this study. The results of this in depth study showed that people with discordant dry eye had substantial similarities to patients with FM. There was a lack of ocular surface changes on examination in some who complain of dry eyes, as Central Nervous System processes are responsible for much of the discordance between the severity of symptoms and the degree of ocular surface damage. Fibromyalgia syndrome and the eye - A review states that: Fibromyalgia can be associated with ocular symptoms (foreign body sensation, irritation) and visual disturbances (blurred vision), coexisting with dry eye syndrome and reduced corneal sensitivity. It also says that research shows that there are changes that can be seen in the eyes of people with FM which include the choroid being significantly thinner. The choroid is part of the vascular layer of the eye, and contains connective tissues, and lies between the retina and the sclera. What other eye symptoms may be seen in Fibromyalgia? "Patients can commonly experience symptoms of eye pain, sensitivity to light, blurred vision and fluctuating visual clarity, difficulty focusing, visual overload and dry eyes," Dr Mark Pellegrino explains. Experiencing eye issues can be very disconcerting especially after having eye tests and being told nothing is wrong at all. Following are some strategies for treating eye issues. Dry eyes ~ For relief from dry eyes, try artificial tears which you can purchase over the counter (Try preservative free ones wear glasses instead of contact lenses which dry the eye surface punctal plugs assess medications that you are taking with your doctor to see if any are causing dry eyes use humidifiers for extra moisture in the air blinking more frequently dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids such as flaxseeds read more information about dry eyes Blurred vision check your glasses prescription more frequently look to the long distance more frequently to rest your eyes when reading you may find a different font size that suits you better eg some prefer to read large font books available from libraries Try audible books available from libraries and online Eye pain have your neck and spine assesed as tension and problems in these may cause referred eye pain and headaches Light Sensitivity wear sunglasses and a hat when outside wear sunglasses if driving reduce night driving do not watch screen shows with flashing lights be aware of what lighting suits you have block out blinds or block out curtains in the bedroom investigate coloured lenses in prescrition glasses. Some people find that adding a coloured lens helps eye strain. An eye specialist will help you decide which ones help your vision Of course in general, all fibromyalgia symptoms may be reduced by finding the right level and kind of exercise for you, finding ways to improve your sleep and finding an activity that helps you calm your nervous system by reducing stress. For myself my refered exercise is hydro therapy and I have written about it here. I force myself to go to bed at the same time each night and find that I sleep better on the nights I have exercised. I take melatonin ten mg at night and also magnesium. A hot shower before bed often is also very soothing. Breathing exercises are my go to for reducing stress. I hope this helps you with understanding a bit more about fibromyalgia symptoms and especially that fibromyalgia can affect the eyes. Do you have any suggestions for reducing eye concerns in Fibromyalgia? Please leave your suggestion in the comments below.
Ahhh, this post is one that I always knew I would write but had no idea what kind of words would fill it, mainly because my Orangetheory pregnancy felt somewhat like an experiment. I didn't do much intentional exercise during my first two pregnancies, so I was curious how fitness would impact me during my
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This activity is perfect for your sustainability topic as students will look into what we do that has both positive and negative effects on the environment and our planet. This pack contains a worksheet with three levels of differentiation where they’ll look at items / actions and decide whether or not they have a positive or negatives effect on the environment. Diff. 1: Students will cut and stick objects / actions into the correct column. Diff. 2: Students will cut and stick a wider variety of objects / actions into the correct column. Diff. 3: Students must decide whether or not the object / action has a positive or negative effect and explain their reasoning. Black and white copies are also included. ------------------------ Please don’t forget to rate this product and provide feedback to earn credits that you can use toward future purchases on TpT. Also be sure to visit my store and FOLLOW ME to see my new products and hear about upcoming sales!
You are part of the puzzle! Each student in my older grades (3-5) made a puzzle piece about themselves and their interests. I should have written: You are a PIECE of the puzzle. Or, I could have said: We all fit together. I know, it’s kind of corny, but the puzzle piece making was fun. I bought a set of wooden puzzle pieces (the package came with two pieces) and I traced them onto several pieces of tagboard to make … Read more... →
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Teaching 300+ kids in each grade level it is tricking to accept donations of goods to the art room... it takes a lot of anything to make a project happen. Today I was blown away with an amazing donation! Mrs. Roberg, our autism para, had talked to me about donating some colored contact paper she had left over from prom decorating. She brought in a few sheets and it was cool but I was thinking I could only give each student a 2x2" square for a project... Then this morning she came in with her arms FULL! It was awesome. There is black contact paper (sticky on one side, matte black on the other), two different kinds of metallic, clear and GLOW IN THE DARK. That's right. Glow in the dark sticky paper. I am so excited! Can't wait to rock out some awesome projects with this stuff! And did I mention that the sheets are HUGE... 24x36 each!
Learning how inflammation affects the body, and what you can do to stop it, is the first step in realizing your body's full potential. Chronic pain, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, ADD/ADHD, peripheral neuropathy, migraines, cancer, thyroid issues and dental issues all stem from inflammation.
