I am finally feel like once again I am living up to the meaning of my name. Friends call me Thor for short. Thora is the female version of Thor; the god of thunder & war. He protected people of the land. Thora is the name of St Magnus’ mother. This magnificent cathedral in Kirkwall,… Continue reading Thor – the god of thunder & war. He protected people of the land.
https://youtu.be/l-O5IHVhWj0 Chronic illness is tricky, you never know what’s going to happen Thora Allan The 2023 chapter of Fibromyalgia has been very different from anything I have experienced since my diagnosis 12 years ago. My health has been exceptional. I’ve gone from screaming into my pillow at night, in tears from the relentless pain, wishing… Continue reading It’s tricky // Part 2
A Scottish fibromyalgia charity based in Coatbridge is looking to expand its reach. Already running support groups in Coatbridge, Galston, Glasgow, Falkirk and Irvine. Upon my diagnosis, I was disappointed to learn there were no Fibromyalgia support groups in Orkney. With NHS Orkney’s only treatment provision for Fibromyalgia being medication at the time, it concerned… Continue reading More Than Fibro Charity plea for local volunteers
If you entrust your data to others, they can let you down or outright betray you. Jonathan Zittrain Receiving my Fibromyalgia diagnosis did indeed feel like “the party was over” looking back on it. It was. It still is to some extent. Finally, It was confirmed after 3 years of declining health. Initially, I felt… Continue reading When the party’s over
All good things come to an end, and what a good thing to end. I am thankful to my body for making peace with itself, allowing me to enjoy a few days away, letting me live life like a “normal” person. Should I awake tomorrow to another battle, I will say to myself, “Ends are… Continue reading All good things come to an end
Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer 