Living with Fibromyalgia

We are delighted that Sheldon Press is building on the work Christine produced as a result of her experiences with fibromyalgia. Keeping people informed is vital if they are to find effective solutions. * Pam Stewart MBE, former Chair of Fibromyalgia Association UK *

I was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire and have a younger brother, called Glenn. After marrying, I moved to Baildon, Shipley, and had my three sons Mark, James and Matthew. I took nine happy years off work with my little ones, after which I found employment as a Revenue Officer at the Accounts Office in Shipley. Unfortunately, in 1991, I became very ill with fibromyalgia and spent most of my time either in bed or attempting to research the condition. After joining my local fibromyalgia support group, I started writing the monthly newsletter. It dawned on me then that my articles could be put into a book, so I began the arduous but very enjoyable task of writing ‘Living with Fibromyalgia’, which took four long years. I have written 17 further books and greatly enjoyed being so productive. In 2007, however, I decided that I needed to move to a warmer climate to help my condition. My boys were grown up by then and living their own lives, so my husband and I moved to Tenerife where I began walking along the prom every day - very pleasant indeed. I write articles for the Canarian Weekly newspaper, and am the agony aunt for that same publication. I also write for FaMily, the monthly newsletter. My latest book is ‘Natural Treatments for Arthritis’. I enjoy writing greatly, and thank all the people who have read my books.