Lady 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…

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Tonix 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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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death

…From accidents, infections, and especially suicide, pooled data analysis suggestsRegular physical and mental health monitoring warranted to minimise these risks Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to a heightened risk of death as a result of vulnerability to accidents, infections, and especially suicide, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal RMD Open. The findings prompt the researchers to call for regular monitoring of patients’ physical and mental health to minimise these risks. It’s not clear what causes fibromyalgia,…

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Coping with Fibromyalgia in Winter: 7 Essential Tips for Managing Symptoms

Coping with fibromyalgia during the winter requires a combination of  lifestyle adjustments and proactive self-care. Read ahead to know. Fibromyalgia is a chronic  condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness in muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Individuals with fibromyalgia often experience heightened sensitivity to pain, making daily activities challenging. As the winter season approaches, those with fibromyalgia may find that the cold weather exacerbates their symptoms. However, with careful planning and proactive measures, individuals can effectively manage their condition during the winter months. Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia’s exact cause remains unclear, but it is believed…

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Dry eyes and mouth due to fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by generalized pain, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, inability to sleep refreshingly, wake up tired and rigid and develop cognitive disorders, including lack of concentration and lack of mood, dizziness, etc   Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic, long-term condition that has no cure. About 10 million people are currently diagnosed with this disorder. Although 9 out of 10 people diagnosed are women, men also have this disorder. Association of fibromyalgia with other conditions Studies have shown that fibromyalgia is also associated with several other conditions. Usually, some patients with…

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Early Life Adversity as a Risk Factor for Fibromyalgia in Later Life

Lucie A. Low1and Petra Schweinhardt1Show more Academic Editor: Charles Vierck Abstract The impact of early life events is increasingly becoming apparent, as studies investigate how early childhood can shape long-term physiology and behaviour. Fibromyalgia (FM), which is characterised by increased pain sensitivity and a number of affective co-morbidities, has an unclear etiology. This paper discusses risk factors from early life that may increase the occurrence or severity of FM in later life: pain experience during neonatal life causes long-lasting changes in nociceptive circuitry and increases pain sensitivity in the older organism; premature…

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Tips for Surgery with Fibromyalgia

By Karen Lee Richards iStock 1 / 12 If you have fibromyalgia and are facing a surgical procedure, you may have heard horror stories about post-operative flare-ups and long, painful recovery periods. While it’s true your recuperation period may take longer than that of the average person, there are steps that can be taken to reduce your pain levels and minimize your chances of a severe flare. 2 / 12 Fibromyalgia specialist’s guidelines The following guidelines have been recommended by the Fibromyalgia Information Foundation, founded by Dr. Robert Bennett and Dr. Sharon Clark along…

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10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Men and Women

10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Men and Women As a Minnesota upper cervical chiropractor, I help patients get lasting relief from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes chronic pain throughout the body and oversensitivity to pressure. A study showed that nerve damage might have something to do with fibromyalgia. As a result of the nerve damage, the brain records intense pain even when there is little or no pain at all.  According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, about 75-90% of fibromyalgia patients are women. Although more women have it, men suffer from chronic fatigue…

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Why Women Are More Prone to Fibromyalgia

Chicago Neurological Services  Blog Why Women Are More Prone to Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific body areas, is often accompanied by sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and other somatic symptoms and affects 4 million Americans. Interestingly, the majority of these are women. According to a 2023 study, between 80 and 96% of fibromyalgia diagnoses are for women. If you’re a woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you might wonder why you’re more prone to fibromyalgia. In this blog post, neurologist Lenny Cohen, MD, and our team of experts…

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Rare Symptoms You Might Have with Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia can lead to unusual symptoms in some people. Knowing the range of symptoms this condition can produce may help with diagnosis and treatment. Experts estimate that around 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia. This condition causes widespread pain, brain fog, and mood changes. However, there are many more, less common signs a person may experience. Keep reading to learn what additional symptoms may be a sign of fibromyalgia, what causes them, and how they can be treated. Can numbness and tingling be a sign of fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia may cause…

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