Category: Fibromyalgia symptoms

What’s The Difference With Fibromyalgia and Lupus ?

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By Adrienne Dellwo  Table of Contents Pain. Fatigue. Malaise. These symptoms are just part of life when you have fibromyalgia (FMS) or lupus. When you have both fibromyalgia and lupus, you get a double helping of those symptoms, in addition to the other symptoms of both conditions. FMS and lupus are both hard to diagnose, and because their primary symptoms can be very similar, people with FMS are sometimes misdiagnosed as having lupus, and vice versa. A sizable number of people have both conditions, which complicates diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, it’s important for those with FMS…

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What Are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

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You’ve been feeling run down lately. Tired, achy, everything hurts. You can’t concentrate. You can’t sleep. You don’t feel like… you. It’s like you have the flu, but you don’t have a fever and you’re not getting better. Your doctor says nothing seems to be wrong, but the symptoms persist. What’s happening? It’s possible that it could be fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder. Here’s how to recognize the red flags of this condition, and where to get help. Basics Refresh: What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (sometimes shortened to just “fibro”) is a…

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What to Eat When You Have Fibromyalgia

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Dietary Recommendations for Better Management By Adrienne Dellwo  Table of Contents Fibromyalgia can be difficult to manage, but there is evidence that certain dietary changes can benefit people living with this chronic pain disorder. What exactly might help can differ from person to person, but some have reported improvement with increased intake of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids and decreased consumption of food allergens and gluten. Although research supporting the use of diet in fibromyalgia is of low quality overall, a 2019 review published in the Annals of Medicine reported that diet rendered positive results in five of…

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What Is Major Depressive Disorder?

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By Jenn Sinrich   Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDPrint  Table of Contents Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that impacts the way an individual feels, thinks, and acts on a daily basis. It also goes by the name major depressive disorder (MDD), or clinical depression. Someone who is depressed may experience a lack of interest and excitement in everyday activities that they once enjoyed, and the overall emotional toll that depression can take on a person’s wellbeing can lead to emotional, physical, and mental issues that can impact nearly every facet…

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Fibromyalgia May Cause of Nausea and vomiting 🤢

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We’ve all experienced that sick feeling from time to time. However, for those with Fibro it’s often more frequent and the nausea is worse. Nausea can last for a day, a week or even several months. Some individuals may find that it is sporadic, and others find that it occurs on a daily basis, dramatically impacting their quality of life. In most cases, nausea is not the only symptom. Typically, it’s accompanied by: – Heart palpitations – Dizziness – Chills – Feeling faint – Sweating – Vomiting – Difficulty breathing…

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What Are They and Do They Work? Ear Seeds:

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Ear seeds are everywhere these days. And though the name may call to mind visions of flowering plants sprouting from your earlobes, they’re actually a form of acupressure, which targets acupuncture points without using needles. So what can these tiny but mighty acupressure tools do for you? Acupuncturist Thuy Kim Nguyen, DAOM, LAc​, explains what ear seeds are, what they do and how to use them for the most benefit. What are ear seeds? Based in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ear seeds are a form of auriculotherapy, which uses acupressure points in the…

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16 Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis

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Many disorders share symptoms with MS, sometimes complicating its, or their, diagnosis. By Becky Upham Medically Reviewed Getting a correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenge. In fact, a study published in May 2019 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggested that nearly 1 in 5 people with other neurologic conditions are mistakenly diagnosed with MS. These errors in diagnosis likely result from the fact that there is no single test that can determine an MS diagnosis conclusively. Also, not everyone has all of the common symptoms of MS, such as numbness, tingling, pain, fatigue,…

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The link between fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome

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Posted by Master, Doctor Mai Vien Phuong – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – Department of Examination & Internal Medicine – Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital Fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (irritable bowel syndrome) are disorders associated with chronic pain. So what’s the link between fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome? 1. Fibromyalgia Symptoms Fibromyalgia symptoms in women are often more severe than in men. Women are more likely to have widespread pain, irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, and morning fatigue than men.The transition to menopause in women can make fibromyalgia worse. 2. Fibromyalgia…

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Fibromyalgia Tender Points: What and Where Are They?

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And does counting tender points in fibromyalgia even still matter? If you’ve started researching fibromyalgia, you’ve probably come across the phrase “tender points” by now. You may have wondered what tender points are, if you have tender points, and what tender points can tell your physician about whether or not you have fibromyalgia and how it’s being managed. Here, learn more about the role of tender points in fibromyalgia, the history of counting tender points when diagnosing patients, and whether counting tender points even still matters today. What Are Fibromyalgia Tender…

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16 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Fibromyalgia

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Julie Ryan  Get hand-picked resources and highlights from our Mighty community straight to your inbox. This story is based on an article I read called “30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself.” As I read it, I couldn’t help but think just how true so many of them are and that certain ones are especially appropriate for those of us suffering from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other debilitating conditions. Here are 16 things I believe those of us with fibromyalgia need to stop doing: 1. Stop putting your own needs on…

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