fibromyalgia

What is Whole Body Vibration and does it Help Fibromyalgia? Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy is gaining attention as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia. While not as ancient as acupuncture, WBV is a modern physical therapy technique that may offer relief from some of the debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia. Here’s what the research says. What is WBV WBV stands for Whole Body Vibration. It’s a therapeutic exercise technique where a person stands, sits, or performs movements on a platform that vibrates at specific frequencies. These vibrations stimulate muscle contractions and can…

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How does Fibromyalgia differ from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? How does Fibromyalgia differ from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have many symptoms in common. Research has found that there is a fine line between these 2 syndromes and the Arthritis Foundation says that between 50 to 70 percent of those with FMS fit the criteria for CFS. The main difference between FMS and CFS are the symptoms of pain and fatigue – FMS is thought to have more widespread pain and CFS more fatigue. When diagnosing CFS…

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Of course, there are many doctors out there who are helpful, kind and respectful of their patients with chronic illnesses. But when you have a condition that can’t be easily ‘figured out’ or treated, some doctors don’t handle the situation with the most grace or sensitivity. While some doctors may believe they are giving helpful advice, they may not realize they’re not truly addressing their patient’s concerns, or how much a “harmless” comment (from their point of view) about something like the patient’s weight, age or mental health can be hurtful.…

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An open letter to my loved ones need to know about life with fibromyalgia. This letter is pretty spot on……….As I read I wanted to scream that no way this is me! I thought, well ya, this is me, and I have all this stuff but so what. I have lived with it all my life. I’m fine! Then tears began to roll down as I reached the end of the letter. I said to myself… “It is me! FU%^&!!” And all this time and all those 10 years of…

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SLEEPING up to 15 hours-a-day, feeling too exhausted to eat and covered in painful rashes, fibromyalgia has left Emma Gregory feeling like an “old woman” at just 31 years old. The former personal trainer, from Merseyside, now faces an added battle with people who don’t believe she’s ill, because she’s “too pretty” to be sick. Fibromyalgia has left Emma Gregory feeling like an “old woman” at just 31 years old.Credit: supplied Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, problems with sleep…

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