How chronic illness affects relationships? From a caring husbsnd’s perspective… How chronic illness affects relationships? As a husband behind my chronically ill wife, I found myself trapped on countless occasions in the past not knowing what to do and how to help. There is no simple answer to the question of how chronic illness affects … Read more
How to support a partner with chronic illness? I have for you 15 caregiving tips on how to support a partner with chronic illness, and it’s all based on my own experience in supporting my wife who suffers from endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! A chronic illness … Read more
7 benefits of CBD oil. What are they? What are the benefits of CBD oil? Before we move on to the 7 benefits of CBD oil and answer the question of what are the benefits of CBD oil, we need to explain what is CBD oil is in the first place. Let’s begin with the … Read more
What is heartburn caused by and how to get rid of acid reflux? What is heartburn caused by? Before we answer these questions we need to answer this – what is heartburn and acid reflux? Is there a difference? The short answer is yes – there is a difference. Heartburn is “the burning feeling” that … Read more
7 Signs of caregiver burnout. What are these 7 Signs of caregiver burnout? Here are the 7 signs of caregiver burnout in a nutshell: Caring for a loved one… The 7 signs of caregiver burnout can be easily missed by those who care for their loved ones… If you are caring for a loved one … Read more
Cramping with ovulation. Is it endometriosis? Cramping with ovulation… Is cramping with ovulation normal? Well, you may experience mild cramps or pain around the time of ovulation, but not every woman will have cramping pain during that time. Additionally, even if you regularly experience cramps with ovulation, you won’t necessarily feel them every month. This … Read more
Checklist for fibromyalgia symptoms. (Updated 3rd Nov 2023) As a husband of a chronically ill wife who suffers from endometriosis and fibromyalgia, and also as a blogger, I understand the importance of providing accurate and useful information to help individuals cope with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia. In this article, I will be sharing a comprehensive … Read more
Fibromyalgia and endometriosis. My wife, M, suffers from fibromyalgia and endometriosis. Primarily she was diagnosed with endometriosis and fibromyalgia was just another physiological process that affected her afterward. How common is it to be struggling with multiple medical conditions? When it comes to chronic illness, many women experience just that. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT … Read more
How to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? I can summarize it in one sentence – focus on changing yourself rather than “fixing” your partner’s health. It’s not easy to cope! I hear you say, “it’s easier … Read more
Acute vs chronic pain. All you need to know! Acute vs chronic pain. The difference between acute vs chronic pain is that after acute pain goes away, you can go on with life as usual. Chronic pain, however, is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. Here are the main differences: … Read more