What's so Atypical?

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

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Bells Palsy/Trigeminal Neuralgia

I went to an event a week ago and that evening I was quickly and violently brought back into a Trigeminal Neuralgia episode. The muscles on ...

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Thoracic Spine Treatment

We moved to a new house in January. The packing, carrying boxes, etc. have me in screaming pain from my middle back and I have been on arou...

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Polymyalgia Rhuematica

I saw a Rhuematologist a couple of weeks ago and she mentioned that I might have Polymyalgia Rhuematica. I looked it up and it makes sense....

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Updates for Review with my PCP 081815

Dr. Sommerville neuro/muscular research doesnt believe in FM, deconditioning cause of weakness. Dr. Bottros, right knee nerve block, ablas...

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Exercise: A Catch 22

I saw my neuromuscular doctor this week and told him my concern about increasing weakness, peripheral nerve pain, and dropping things. He to...

Thursday, May 7, 2015

PC3 Positional cervical spinal cord abutment

I've been watching videos from "offerutah" on YouTube. They are an advocacy group for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrom...

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Myofasial Pain Syndrome

I've been doing some research on Myofasial Pain Syndrome and at first was elated that I had finally found a diagnosis that explained a l...

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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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