About Today: Coping With Chronic Illness

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor It's one thing to get sick and get better, but it's another thing to get sick and then have to learn to live with it. The only chronic thing I have doesn't count: Bad Attituditis. What Is Fibromyalgia? I'm a little embarrassed to say that I wasn't quite sure what fibromyalgia was. And since you can't hear me, I can say it any way I want, although, to be honest, I'm not even 100 percent sure how to pronounce it. Fibromyalgia sounds pretty miserable, and I feel for you or anyone you know who suffers from it. But if you're in the dark like me, that link above offers a little learning as to what it's all about. What Are The Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? 7 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain See More About:  fibromyalgia symptoms  treating fibromyalgia  living with fibromyalgia Do You Think You Have Arthritis? Wow, looks like I'm getting all sorts of schooling today! Arthritis is actually a group of over 100 conditions? How come I haven't learned this before? Do you suspect you have an arthritic condition? Here's what to do first. What Does Osteoarthritis Feel Like? Thyroid Disease: The Basics See More About:  arthritis symptoms  arthritis diagnosis  joint pain Will You Get Heart Disease? I know this'll sound a little morbid, but I reckon I'll die from either cancer or heart disease. And it scares me so much that I've taken up bull fighting, skydiving and crocodile taming to ward them off. Foolproof plan? Check. Fool? Check. Wait, what? Key Symptoms of Heart Disease Cholesterol-Friendly Meals See More About:  cardiac risk assessment  heart disease risk  Lots To Eat On a Gluten-Free Diet I don't want to get all dramatic, but if I wasn't able to eat pizza and bread, I'd probably just let the crocodile eat me after my parachute failed to open (see above). "But wait!" says Jane, our Guide to Celiac Disease. There is actually plenty you can eat. Oh, great. Anyone know a way out of a crocodile? Does IBD Cause Night Sweats? What to Eat When You Have IBS See More About:  gluten-free shopping  gluten-free food  what's safe for celiacs? Today Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Knee Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Pain Arthritis Diet Featured Articles Best Cold Shoulder Tops for Summer A Cole Slaw That's Easy to Make Teach Your Parrot to Sing a Song Chile Grilling Sauce 5 Reasons to Go to Bolivia Now Online Talk Shows You Should Be Watching   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement