Fibromyalgia pain can easily derail your entire life. It’s an agonizing and seemingly endless experience that leaves you unable to do the things others take for granted. But while this pain is the most noticeable symptom and the one that usually sends people to the doctor for the first time, there are a large number of painless fibromyalgia symptoms. And because many of these symptoms aren’t things people typically associate with fibromyalgia, they often go unnoticed, which can delay getting a diagnosis. So, here are some painless fibromyalgia symptoms you need to watch out for.…
Read MoreHere’s what to do if you’re diagnosed with Fibromyalgia during pregnancy
For those caught unaware, Fibromyalgia is a rare and chronic syndrome, which has symptoms similar to those of pregnancy. Dr Karishma More UPDATED: Channel Chat with During pregnancy, it is quite common for the expecting mother to experience nausea, overall body weakness, muscle pain and mood swings, mostly during the first and third trimesters. However, do you know all these symptoms are also indicators of Fibromyalgia? A condition that even American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga suffered from, as revealed by her in 2017 What is Fibromyalgia? It is a chronic syndrome, which…
Read MoreStress is the biggest problem in people affected by fibromyalgia!
Everyone is under stress in their lives. Stress is something everyone knows and is considered part of life. You can not have enough money, problems with marriage or children, etc. It could be anything. People with fibromyalgia have a high level of stress. Everyone knows about stress that is a silent killer. The symptoms and side effects of stress can cause a heart attack, heart problems, anxiety, depression and other problems. Stress is the biggest problem in people affected by fibromyalgia. Some highlights of stress and fibromyalgia. It is believed that the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in the…
Read MorePeople with fibromyalgia take longer to fall asleep, to sleep less and less. search
People with fibromyalgia have more difficulties falling asleep, the quality of sleep is worse and the amount less, compared to the general population, second Researchers have drawn the attention of physicians specializing in sleep disorders in fibromyalgia patients, since better sleep can help improve the symptoms of the disease. The study, “Sleep Disorders in Fibromyalgia: A Meta-analysis, Case Studies and Controls”, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, examined several previously published studies of the sleep disorder reporting report for fibromyalgia development . The benefits of a good night’s sleep have a positive…
Read More22 ‘Embarrassing’ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia We Don’t Talk About
If you live with a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, you may be all-too-familiar with the frustrating and undesirable symptoms it can cause. Although there’s no reason to feel ashamed of any symptoms or side effects you experience, it can still be embarrassing when brain fog causes you to forget what you were saying in the middle of an important work meeting, or a sudden burst of pain makes you drop the dishes you were putting away in the kitchen. While it may be difficult to talk about the less-than-glamorous symptoms fibro…
Read MoreLady Gaga Describes What Her PTSD Symptoms Feel Like: ‘My Whole Body Goes Into a Spasm’
How her mental health affects her chronic pain. By Andrea Park In her cover interview for the October 2018 issue of Vogue, Lady Gaga revealed new details about her mental health and what it’s like to live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain, which she says were both triggered by a sexual assault she experienced at age 19. In the interview, Gaga described her PTSD symptoms as being like “that feeling when you’re on a roller coaster and you’re just about to go down the really steep slope.” “[You know] that fear and the drop…
Read MoreLady Gaga Says She’s Dealt With Fibromyalgia Pain For Five Years
Lady Gaga recently opened up about the fibromyalgia she’s been living with for the past few years — and there’s more candid moments where that came from. In a new trailer for her upcoming Netflix documentary, Five Foot Two, the pop star is shown visiting doctors and reflecting on the effect the chronic ailment has had on her life. The Joanne singer says the combination of rigorous touring schedules and her fibromyalgia diagnosis have caused her to experience symptoms like “paranoia, fear, body pain, [and] anxiety.” She continues, holding back tears, “I go from everyone touching me all…
Read MoreLady Gaga Opened Up to Oprah About Mental Health Medication, PTSD, and Fibromyalgia
Lady Gaga is a fierce champion for so many communities and issues, and part of her advocacy includes being incredibly open about her own struggles. She’s spoken out about her experience with sexual assault, mental health issues, PTSD, chronic pain, and much more, showing others who cope with the same things that they aren’t alone. In a new interview with Oprah, Lady Gaga continued to help people understand mental illness and its connection to chronic pain, and broke down the stigma around taking mental health medication. As part of Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life…
Read MoreLady Gaga reveals chronic illness, with fibromyalgia featuring in her new documentary
Lady Gaga has revealed she has fibromyalgia, a long-term condition which can cause pain all over the body. The singer made the announcement on Twitter where she also said the illness features in her latest documentary. “I wish to help raise awareness and connect people who have it. We can all share what helps/hurts,” she tweeted. Lady Gaga first spoke about living with chronic pain in 2013 but this is the first time she’s revealed the cause. This is the tweet from Lady Gaga where she told fans she has…
Read MoreTonix Drug Shown To Relieve Pain in Fibromyalgia Without Risk of Addiction
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Non-opioid drug candidate from Tonix lowered pain and also improved sleep and fatigue Latest Phase 3 trial achieved primary endpoint (p=0.00005) Potential for FDA Approval in 2025 People who are suffering from fibromyalgia pain but don’t want to risk addiction to an opioid are closer to a new option for treatment. Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TNXP) reported positive Phase 3 study results for its non-opioid painkiller in late December. The drug lowered the characteristic widespread pain in fibromyalgia reported by study volunteers, a sign it could potentially be the first in…
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