A new Mouse?

I find I can no longer use a "normal" mouse - too much movement on my shoulder out to the side, really flares up my fibromyalgia in my neck and back. However my work means that a trackball is no good either - not enough accuracy and speed unless you spend a fortune! So heres the compromise I found - a rolling bar that can be clicked down and used by either hand. Its worth it just to see the look on the faces of people who try to jump on my PC :)

Sleeping comfortably with Fibromyalgia

I have found it very hard to find the right pillow combinations for fibromyalgia - how to find one soft enough not to aggravate my neck, but supporting enough to not cause any new problems. I have come to the conclusion that there isn't one straight answer, so now have a collection of pillows by the side of the bed. The Tempur Millenium Pillow available for a around £70 on Amazon Here is the rolls royce solution, but if you cant splash out to that extent, then there are lots of shapes of memory pillow around for much less these days, which can be made that bit softer by a feather or down topping. I found some of the Dunelm Mill ones to be the best, and bought this lovely V shaped Memory Pillow for £30 where it has made my corner of the sofa into a cosy haven for listening to my ipod touch while knitting to keep my hands working. Here hoping you find your solution, and can relax in comfort.

Great Neuropathy Exerciser

I love this so much. Lets face it, there aren't many exercises you can do without using your hands or feet if they really hurt all the time, and putting pressure on the makes them worse. This machine seems to be the answer though, as your hands and feet are in the air, and you only have pressure on your bottom from sitting on it. At last, a way of getting some daily exercise despite peripheral neuropathy! - oh and its so quiet, I can use it in front of the telly without any complaints from others in the room. It has also got the bonus of being absolutely hilarious when everyone wants a go on it too, and a laugh never hurt anyone did it? In fact laughing is also a great stomach exercise, so go for both at once!

The Yoropen

The Yoropen is great if you struggle to write due to the pressure needed for a "normal" pen. The odd bent shape really works well and helps out with hand wrist and shoulder issues if you have a lot to write. The basic pens, pencils and coloured pencils are sold in WH Smiths, or you can order something more flash like the executive range online. I recommend the executive one if you prefer a bit more weight to your pen. The odd shape also makes it good for left handed people too. An even weirder option that I didnt really get on with was the Pen Again, but then you have to try and find whats best for you.

Scooter Bell

For those of you who have ever tried to use a standard mobility scooter horn and been stunned at how pathetic it is, heres an idea. The Octopus shops round the UK - sorry no website in this country, but there is a US one here - have the loveliest bicycle bells. I am off to fit mine now and see how well it works - once I have fixed my flat tyre that is :(