by frazzledfibro Fibromyalgia, often abbreviated as “fibro,” is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. It is a complex and misunderstood condition affecting an estimated 10 million people in the United States alone. The exact cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some researchers also believe that fibromyalgia could be related to problems with the central nervous system, which may cause the brain to amplify pain signals. Contents hide 1 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension):…
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What can cause morning back pain?
Morning back pain can stem from a problem with sleeping posture, mattress, or pillows. However, waking up with lower back pain can also indicate an underlying condition, such as degenerative disc disease or fibromyalgia. Waking up with back pain can slow down a person’s start on the day. Determining the cause of the pain can help them identify ways to manage the problem and wake up to more pain-free mornings. This article outlines some of the possible causes of waking up with back pain, along with their associated treatment options.…
Read More16 Ways to Support a Spouse Who Has Fibromyalgia
16 Ways to Support a Spouse Who Has Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that causes devastating chronic pain. With this disease, knowing how to support your spouse or loved one can be very difficult. They look the same, but you cannot touch them at times, they are exhausted, and often they are depressed. There are things you can do to help out, to give support, and to make life easier for your spouse with fibromyalgia. Things you can do: 1. Help around the house. Take over the household chores that…
Read MoreMy partner has Fibromyalgia. What should I do?
Dos and Dont’s for partners of Fibromyalgia warriors Renuka Dhinakaran · Follow Published in Invisible Illness Living with Fibromyalgia is death by a thousand cuts (or that is how it feels every morning I wake up and every night I go to bed). It is a syndrome characterized by widespread, chronic pain, increased sensitivity to pressure and fatigue (even with little to no exertion). There is no known cause…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Fibromyalgia
Everything You Need to Know about Fibromyalgia On this page What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia causes Fibromyalgia symptoms What are some rare fibromyalgia symptoms ? Are there stages of fibromyalgia? What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia? How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? What conditions are linked to fibromyalgia? What triggers fibromyalgia flares? What medications help fibromyalgia? How is fibromyalgia treated? What are the evidence-based approaches for living well with fibromyalgia? Living well with fibromyalgia also involves… Can you die from fibromyalgia? What’s the latest research on fibromyalgia? Overwhelmed by it all? Just…
Read MoreFibromyalgia Is Real?
Lack of Cause and Diagnostic Tools Creates Misconceptions By Adrienne Dellwo Medically reviewed by Marissa Sansone, MDPrint There have long been medical conditions for which people will suffer symptoms even when doctors have no idea what is causing the illness. Scientists will refer to these as idiopathic, meaning that there is no apparent or known cause. Fibromyalgia is one such disorder, alongside chronic fatigue syndrome and certain types of epilepsy, that is considered idiopathic.1 To some people, this may be misinterpreted as to mean “not real” or, even worse, “all in one’s head.” But…
Read MoreHow Does Fibromyalgia Affect Mental Health?
About 4 million American adults — roughly 2% of the population — have fibromyalgia, regularly dealing with pain, stiffness, and fatigue. As debilitating as the physical symptoms are, fibromyalgia’s emotional effects can also be devastating, especially if those symptoms are ignored. At Vulcan Pain Management, Victor E. Mendoza, MD, helps patients in Birmingham, Alabama, find relief for fibromyalgia’s physical and emotional effects, providing truly customized, patient-centered care based on each patient’s unique needs. If you have fibromyalgia, here’s what you should know about its impact on your mental health. Fibromyalgia: The basics No one knows…
Read MoreHow Does Fibromyalgia Affect Women Differently?
Fibromyalgia in women Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes fatigue, widespread pain, and tenderness throughout the body. The condition affects both sexes, although women are far more likely to develop fibromyalgia. Between 80 and 90 percent of people who get a diagnosis are women, according to the National Institutes of HealthTrusted Source. Sometimes men receive a misdiagnosis because they may describe fibromyalgia symptoms differently. Women often report higher pain intensity than men. The reasons behind this may be related to hormones, immune system differences, or genes. Still, researchers aren’t sure why women…
Read More43 Signs of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware Of
Discover Top 10 Traits Of A Beautifully Admirable Woman Herbeauty Hugh Hefner Harsh Comments: The Real Cost Of Playboy Cover Herbeauty Save Your Love: 17 Things You Should Never Hide From Your Partner Herbeauty 12 Indian Beauties That Blow Away Their European Counterparts Herbeauty What Does Your Body Fat Type Reveal About Your Health? Herbeauty About 10 million Americans are affected by fibromyalgia. It is a very common condition. There are even people who have it but aren’t aware of its presence. There are also doctors who can’t recognize fibromyalgia…
Read MoreBlood Test for Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
Author disclosure: No relevant financial affiliations. The FM/a Test is a blood test used for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. It is available for use in patients of any age who have at least four of the typical symptoms of fibromyalgia.1 Accuracy Fibromyalgia has historically been diagnosed using the American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria (Table 1).2 The FM/a Test is a cytokine assay of in vitro stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Production of cytokines by stimulated immune cells in patients with fibromyalgia has been shown to be significantly different from that of healthy…
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