FIBROMYALGIA

Dawn Lasmanis has written Web content for various online resources including eHow and Suite101 since 1999. She has covered topics such as fibromyalgia and childhood epilepsy as well as sales and marketing-related articles. Ms. Lasmanis attended Kaplan University and studied Information Technology As a sufferer of fibromyalgia and other co-existing conditions, it is Ms. Lasmanis' passion to educated and support those who also suffer with the condition.

Personalized Business Coaching for Reflexology Providers. I help you create a thriving wellness practice - doing what you love! Whether you are a new reflexology business or existing entrepreneur, discover new ways to attract clients and be successful. Strategies from start-up to establishing yourself as the go-to-expert. Coaching via one-on-one phone sessions, group teleclasses, live classes. Create your own signature reflexology service with your expertise or learn protocols for chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Advance your skills with a medical-based course in the Manzanares Method of Reflexology.

Kater is a super-mom, wife, and self-proclaimed tea-snob. Kater's passions are family, dog rescuing, writing, and trying to ease the day-to-day symptoms of FMS through education and large doses of humor in her blog "Let's Talk Fibromyalgia."

I am a student and teacher of philosophy at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where I live with my husband and two cats. Right now, I am working on my dissertation, which focuses on the representation of ecological disasters in the media. I also suffer from fibromyalgia, a debilitating chronic illness that causes widespread pain and fatigue, and since my diagnosis in January 2010, I have been learning how to manage my symptoms while finishing up school. I practice yoga regularly, and am learning everything I can about traditional Chinese medicine. I also follow a dairy- and gluten-free diet, and find it to be a great excuse to try out new foods and learn new recipes. When I'm not philosophizing, doing yoga, or cooking, you can probably find me biking around town, gardening, or taking in a good movie.

Deirdre Rawlings, a board-certified naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition, is a health and wellness educator and author of "Food That Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia." Rawlings aims to inspire, empower and teach people around the world how to transform their health using the healing power of food and holistic living principles.

I am a single Mom to 3 semi-precious Children. That's all that THEY'D have you believe is pertinant. HOWEVER :) , I m ALSO a: US National Champion Equestrian, Trainer, Artist, Jewelry Designer, Caregiver to my ex-Father-In-Law- now dying of Bladder Cancer and Alzheimer's,Writer, Poet and SURVIVOR! Of : Lupus, Scleroderma, R.A., Fibromyalgia,etc...LIFE! AND- studier (!) of ATTITUDES! And I HOPE that mine is CONTAGIOUS! :)

A small business owner for 25 years, now returning to some prior writing roots. Laura has an extensive background in Bible study and a desire to further writing opportunities in the area of devotional writing. As a type I Diabetic of 40 years, and a fibromyalgia patient, Laura seeks to help the public understand these conditions and lend support to others dealing with the disease. She also has a desire to educate other diabetics and non-diabetics on the use of insulin pumps (from a long time user perspective). Having received a degree in Theater with a Dance emphasis, also lends itself to writing on such fine arts topics as finding places for study, college programs, etc. Writing and Speaking are gifts not to be taken lightly!

Laurie Durkee is a full-time mother of four children, twin girls, who are twenty,and two boys who are sixteen and fourteen. A freelance writer, writing for Ehow, Demand Studios and Associated Content. She is living with fibromyalgia and concentrating on her writing.

My husband and I met in church and married 5 weeks later. I have three children... two grown sons and a teenage daughter. I also have a beautiful, talented daughter-in-law. Her very best talent of all is providing me with grandchildren! I have a new baby granddaughter and one on the way! I wear all dresses/skirts... just because I want to. I am a beloved daughter of the Most High King. My favorite color is pink. I struggle daily with fibromyalgia & spinal stenosis. We wage war everyday against chemicals in our food, skin care products, cleaning products, and other areas of our lives. We feel these chemicals make us sick. We believe in God's plan for marriage... that is, the husband is the head of the household and the wife is the heart. I am a non-working Registered Nurse, which only adds to my extreme interest in herbal & natural healing. I have come to believe that man cannot improve on God's medicine chest. I am a die-hard anti-feminist. My children think I am strange, but they love me anyway. I am passionately pro-life. I have two sisters who are my best friends. We are not the perfect family, but we are successful because we love each other and enjoy each other's company. I believe in freedom, the will of the people, and very limited government. I was raised in Appalachia & will always be a mountain girl at heart. Daisies are my favorite flowers. I think teenagers are amusing. I have an inner redneck that sometimes comes out at the most inopportune moments.

Sherrie Sisk is a writer, blogger, single mom, and rabid Alice Cooper fan. She frequently writes about fibromyalgia and chronic pain-related issues at her blog, The Tramadol Diaries (http://thetramadoldiaries.com); currently, Sherrie is working on a nonfiction book of the same name.

I am a wife, mother of 2, and nurse as well as patient with fibromyalgia. I have learned that although the road may be difficult, it can still be good. God is my source of strength, hope, and purpose. I welcome you to read on to see what I mean.

Lisa Robertson is a Freelance Writer. Her interests are in the Health industry. She enjoys writing on topics dealing with Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, and Asthma. In addition Lisa writes for "The Hamtramck Review" you can view this publication at www.hamtramckreview.com

I am a retired RN who has fibromyalgia and chronic fatique syndrome and I am a caregiver for my husband who has Parkinsons and Alzhiemer's.

Self-taught cake artist specializing in novelty, character, 3D, and wedding cakes, wedding planner, vice president of a non profit organization, marketing, small business owner, frequent Branson traveler. Fibromyalgia patient.

I am a college student, temporarily on leave, due to the horrid disease, Fibromyalgia. This has taken away my ability to think deeply as needed for higher learning. Therefore, I am finding as much information as possible to share with my support group!

I am a 46 year old wife and mother of 2 grown children. I have lived in many states and over seas. I am also a first time grandmother.

As a previous physician's assistant, I have worked in several fields including podiatry, pediatrics, substance abuse, and general practice. When I learned I had FMS back in 2002, I used all my medical knowledge and research skills to document everything in an easy to read book. However, with the jump & interest in online media, I made the series into a podcast. Listen to my podcast FMS Central for everything you've ever wanted to know about FIBROMYALGIA. This first series of the podcast focuses on FMS & Work Related Stress and it's negative effects on the body.

24 year-old living with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Has done more research on both than is probably normal, or sane, for that matter.

31, married, with 3 kids. diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Sciatica. Psychology student, working for BA.

A semi-professional classical musician who is coping with new diagnoses of Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia.

I am a mother of two grown boys ,ages 21&22. We have been through a lot together, including drug and alcolhol abuse, and my disability due to fibromyalgia and other abnormaltis. I am 40 years old and have been married to the same man, yes! the same man, for 22 years. And we

Nationally recognized blogger of Fibromyalgia (Health.com), award winning poet, home improvement buff, and avid gardener.

I am a married woman and a new mom living in Southern California. I am originally from Alabama. I have one son and three cats. I am nerd/geek/gamer and quite proud of it. I have Fibromyalgia, Narcolepsy, and Degenerative Disc Disease and am fighting to live life fully.

Carmella Mae Dunkin is a photographer, writer, singer, artist, web designer, wife & mother of 8. Carmella loves singing, photographing everything she see s, writing, (including plays and skits), designing websites and graphic arts, she also enjoys sewing, crafting of all types, especially fusing glass in her kiln and crafting gourds! Carmella enjoys writing about the things that effect her daily life, like food and chemical sensitivities, including celiac disease and fibromyalgia, along with recipes to help these issues. Carmella also enjoys writing poetry and of course, being a photo buff, you are sure to see some writings about the beautiful Colorado mountains she lives in, complete with awesome photos of the area! Carmella has a great love for our Lord and Savior Jesus and it shows in her works, as she will never hide the fact that she is a Christian and Jesus IS her number ONE love! Of course her husband and children are pretty special and dear to her as well!

Happily married grandmother who likes to do genealogical research, handwriting analysis, write stories; I am a fibromyalgia survivor.

Ms. Leela Fraser is a contributing writer for the The Fibromyalgia Treatment Center (BFP) a patient-owned company with a team of multidisciplinary physicians, with health, fitness, and nutritional professionals as consultants. Ms. Fraser can be reached at: contact www.ba

Kara was born in Illinois, raised in Virginia, and now lives in Florida with her husband, four cats, and a dog. She writes fantasy fiction, and adores role playing games and horse racing. She suffers from Fibromyalgia, and publishes articles to help others with it.

I am a 24 year old homemaker with bipolar disorder and fibromyalgia. I've been writing from a young age, and I have recently published my 25th piece.My published works were included in several anthologies, as well as an independently-published collection.

I am a fibromyalgia patient, blogger and advocate who is starting a business serving chronic pain sufferers. I am in the process of becoming a foster parent.

I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and graduated from college with a major in journalism and minor in English Lit. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 11 years ago.I work in publishing and sell Tastefully Simple gourmet food, as well as freelance.