fibromyalgia

It’s Fibromyalgia… Or Is It? 7 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood. A person may look completely healthy from the outside, yet inside they may be dealing with widespread pain, exhaustion, poor sleep, brain fog, and symptoms that are difficult to explain. That is one reason fibromyalgia can be so frustrating. People may hear, “You look fine,” while the person is struggling just to get through the day. But here is something important: Not every symptom should automatically be blamed on fibromyalgia. If you have new, severe,…

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It’s Fibromyalgia — It Is Not Fibromyalgia: The Condition You Cannot See What if someone told you they were in pain, but you could not see the pain? What if they looked completely healthy, smiled, went to work, talked to people, and continued with everyday life—while their body was fighting a battle that nobody could see? This is one of the realities of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood because its symptoms are mostly invisible. A person may experience widespread pain, severe fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, sensitivity to touch, and difficulty…

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THE ILLNESS YOU CAN’T SEE… BUT CAN FEEL EVERY SINGLE DAY “You don’t look sick.” For someone living with fibromyalgia, these four words can hurt more than people realize. Because what you see is a person standing, walking, smiling, talking, and trying to live a normal life. What you don’t see may be completely different. You don’t see the pain spreading through their body. You don’t see the exhaustion that makes getting out of bed feel like a huge task. You don’t see the nights when they sleep for hours…

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I Have Intense Pain in the Back of My Head. Is This Something Dangerous? Experiencing intense pain in the back of your head can be frightening, especially when the pain appears suddenly or feels unusually severe. In many cases, pain in this area is caused by common problems such as muscle tension, stress, poor posture, dehydration, or a headache disorder. However, severe or unusual head pain can sometimes be a warning sign of a serious medical condition and should not be ignored. Common Causes of Pain in the Back of…

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I am having sciatica, neuralgia and migraines. Are these due to epidural anesthesia? I am having sciatica, neuralgia and migraines. Are these due to epidural anesthesia? Epidural anesthesia is commonly used during childbirth and some surgeries, and for most people it is considered a safe form of pain relief. But when symptoms such as sciatica, nerve pain (neuralgia), or frequent headaches/migraines appear afterward, it is natural to wonder whether the epidural is responsible. Can an epidural cause nerve pain? Temporary numbness, tingling or weakness can occur after an epidural, while…

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I have fibromyalgia and scoliosis with low back pain. Please explain my MRI findings. Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female. I have low back pain with bilateral hiop and leg pain to the knees for several years. I have fibromyalgia, scoliosis and my left leg is 7m shorter than my right leg. My MRI result indicates: Large broad-based right paracentral disc protrusion at L4-5 and compresses the descending right L5 root and encroached on the descending left L4 root. The disc causes moderate to moderately severe central canal stenosis.…

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Persistent body pain is it leukemia or lymphoma? This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician. Hello doctor,   I am a 33-year-old and weigh about 189 pounds. My whole body hurts. I got pain all over the body, pain in the legs and hands. Pain is persistent all the time mostly in the lower feet and hand. I am having pain for the past three months. I just had an appointment with my doctor. He ordered some blood work and told me…

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Taking Duloxetine? US FDA Warns of Cancer-Causing Impurity in Antidepressa SummaryNearly 370,000 bottles of prescription-only duloxetine delayed-release capsules distributed across the US have been recalled following an FDA warning. Duloxetine is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and certain chronic pain conditions. Duloxetine, a widely prescribed antidepressant, has been recalled in the United States after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found potentially cancer-causing impurities above federal safety limits. According to the Cleveland Clinic, duloxetine is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and certain chronic pain conditions. The FDA issued…

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Dental Health and Fibromyalgia: 5 Facts About Your Teeth, Mouth, and Jaw Key Takeaways Many people with fibromyalgia experience dental and oral health issues like dry mouth, jaw pain, and tooth problems, and these symptoms are more common than many realize Many MyFibroTeam members have shared about their dental, facial, and oral issues: dry mouth, burning or itchy tongue, tired jaw, and broken teeth. And to some members’ surprise, others report the same experiences and are thankful they’re not alone. “It’s nice to know that it’s not all in my…

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