What's so Atypical?

Life and tips for living in the atypical world of Fibromyalgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and other chronic pain conditions.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Insane Insomnia, relationships, etc.

Fibromyalgia and insomnia go hand in hand. Sometimes I can get to sleep right away but most of the time I get back up after a few hours of l...

Monday, July 28, 2014

Getting Better?

Last week I went to my chiropractor, and today I went to my pain doctor. Both mentioned that I was doing much better than when they first s...

Monday, February 10, 2014

Getting By

I haven't written for a while. I guess that means that I've been pretty content. I've learned how to better manage the different...

Thursday, September 26, 2013

New Drugs, New Hope

I have been on two new meds for my gastroperisis. Relistor injections and Domperidone. The Relistor is to promote bowel movement (i.e. lower...

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Gastroperisis from Gallbladder Removal or Head/Neck Trauma?

Since my gallbladder was removed, I have felt like my stomach is stapled. I feel full after just a few bites, I have a hard time swallowing...

Friday, June 7, 2013

Herniated Discs in the Cervical Spine

After my gallbladder was removed, I noticed that my arms were falling asleep when I layed on my back. I'm normally a side-sleeper but w...

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Wake up and get off the narcotics!

I've been doing some more research on alternative treatments to help with my Fibromyalgia pain since I can no longer take the SNRI's...

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About Me

Jody OLoughlin: For now I'm looking for support to get through this "Atypcial Facial Pain" I've been diagnosed with and appreciate all your input and support. Prior to being hit with this condition, I used my dual Master's Degree in Management and Human Resource Development to teach others about the human aspect of the work place. I see the workplace as a major investment in your time and the time of others so, I want to help people learn to work better together. I was an adjunct faculty member at Webster University from August, 2005 until last March, 2012 when I had to cancel the courses I was scheduled to teach because of this "Atypical Facial Pain." I also had to leave my full-time employment in the field of IT. My career life as I knew it is gone. I'm not sure if I'll ever have it back or if I will have to reinvent myself. One blessing I do have though, is a loving, supportive husband and family who keep they're prayers and hopes high for a full recovery.

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