Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Do You Know the Difference? Most People Confuse These Two Conditions—Don’t Be One of Them!

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 a doctor should expect a few differences. FMS…

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What Causes the Fibromyalgia Burning Sensation?

Do you ever feel like your bones are on fire? What about the top of your leg or your back, maybe even under the skin? Some fibromyalgia patients feel like lava is being pumped through their veins rather than blood. They might even have a burning sensation in their brain, which is hard to explain, as there are no pain receptors there. Others feel like their stomach, tendons, or ligaments are burning right inside their body. For many with fibromyalgia, the searing pain is so severe that they cry and…

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