The Frizzy Fibro

Caitlin Duggan April 5, 2019

Acupuncture Answers Here!

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about my acupuncture treatments or stopped me on the street about my cupping marks – I could probably pay my many copays and still make a profit! Eastern medicine is unfamiliar to many in the Western world, invoking intrigue or mystique when mentioned. As someone who has been receiving acupuncture treatments for close to 5 years (even before I developed fibromyalgia), I am a huge proponent of the benefits acupuncture can provide. I have seen different practitioners and have been with my current acupuncturist for 2 years. I plan…

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Caitlin Duggan March 29, 2019

What I’ve Been Watching – March 2019

Welcome back to the March Edition of ‘What I’ve Been Watching”! As always, I will be recapping my current streaming recommendations. Any sufferer of chronic pain knows that quality couch entertainment is essential, so I am always in search of the next series of consumable content. Without further ado, here’s what I’m watching in March 2019! Arrested Development (Netflix) This is a comedy classic that I somehow never watched in its entirety. An ensemble comedy following a highly dysfunctional family, Arrested Development features many familiar faces. This is definitely in the same family as Parks and Recreation when it comes…

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Caitlin Duggan March 21, 2019

My Migraine Journey

Migraines are, quite literally, a pain in the neck (and head. and stomach. and even just face in general). They’re also like snowflakes, no two are the same and everyone experiences them to varying severity. These debilitating neurological events can last days at a time and severely affect the quality of life of the sufferer. Before I dive into my experience, I want to make clear that everyone experiences migraines differently and what works for one may not work for another. In this entry, I am going to talk about the medicine I have seen success with, but I also…

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Caitlin Duggan March 5, 2019

Blowouts are Self-Care

As silly as it sounds, I stand 100% behind this statement. I would never describe myself as simple or low-fuss (many who know me may make a convincing argument in favor of the use of the word EXTRA), but I previously never put too much energy or emphasis on my appearance. I have always done a good job of taking care of my natural curls and have my simple everyday 5 minute makeup routine and before last year, this worked for me. Developing fibromyalgia changed so many aspects of my life. I obviously knew about the physical implications before I…

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Caitlin Duggan February 26, 2019

Tips and Tricks for Cold/Flu Season

November to March in the Northeast is a terrible time period for several reasons. It’s cold, dark, rainy, and, worst of all, a veritable petri dish for all things communicable. As someone with a weakened immune system, I dread this time of year. In college, I basically accepted that I would be sick and rolled with the punches. However, as a working adult, being sick and taking a day off is not always something I can afford. Now 3 years out of school, I have figured out what helps limit my interactions with germs. Below is a list of tips…

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