Category: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is known to cause significant pain throughout the body, but is it the cause of the nagging pain in your foot and hand? Question: Do fibromyalgia symptoms include foot and hand pain? I have such persistent pain in my thumb that it’s difficult for me to write, and both my feet hurt when I put any weight on them. My hands and feet used to be the only parts of my body without persistent pain. Now this. Can you explain it?  Answer: Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by persistent pain…

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Frequently, being overweight or fat is a symptom of the illness itself. In other words, the chronic pain, muscle aches and stiffness associated with fibromyalgia make it a challenge to stay active, and it can be difficult to shop for and prepare healthy meals with these symptoms as well. Some victims even turn to stress eating and general overeating because of melancholy and other emotional symptoms associated with the illness. In the United States, there are at least five million adults who struggle with the debilitating disease of fibromyalgia. Many…

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 posted in: TMJ Disorder |   Both Fibromyalgia and (TMD) Temporomandibular disorders are more prevalent among women. Several aspects link both the medical conditions. Here’re details about these conditions, the difference, and connections between the same. What’s a TMJ disorder? Joints that connect your skull with the jaw are temporomandibular joints. The sliding hinge plays a crucial role in jaw movements while chewing, talking, or moving the jaw up and down. Tenderness or pain in these parts is referred to as TMJ or TMD (temporomandibular disorders). Statistics suggest that more than 10 million Americans suffer…

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Depression is commonly experienced in Fibromyalgia and this is something that I often see with my clients. Not really surprising as the symptoms of fibromyalgia can really get one down, but there is lots that we can do from a dietary perspective to support mood and some of those strategies may also support the general symptoms of fibromyalgia. The neurotransmitter serotonin is involved in balancing mood and happiness and low levels have been associated with depression. Research has found that people with fibromyalgia have abnormally low levels of serotonin in…

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Written by Jay Croft People who experience chronic pain and tiredness from fibromyalgia may be at a higher risk of death, a new analysis of evidence says. The condition can lead people to be vulnerable to accidents, infections, and even suicide, according to the report published in RMD Open. The researchers suggest that care providers monitor physical and mental health to lower the dangers. People with fibromyalgia often have other health issues, including rheumatic, gut, neurological, and mental health disorders, according to BMJ, the peer-reviewed medical trade journal. More and more people are…

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HEALTHY LIVING Itchiness is a common symptom of fibromyalgia. Here are six remedies that can help. Fibromyalgia symptoms are very similar to autoimmune conditions, and they vary from person to person. Fibromyalgia symptoms can include weakness, fatigue, constant muscle pain, and unexplained pain throughout your body. Another symptom, which might be uncommon, is pruritus or severe itchin Everything You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia Have a question aboutFibromyalgia?Ask a doctor now The causes of fibromyalgia are not known, but it may be a genetic connection. Often fibromyalgia manifests itself after a medical, personal,…

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DISABILITY BENEFITS, DISABLING MEDICAL CONDITIONS, LONG TERM DISABILITY | Fibromyalgia is a common yet often misunderstood medical condition that affects approximately four million Americans. Fibromyalgia can be particularly complex within the context of disability benefits. If you are unable to work due to fibromyalgia symptoms, you should be familiar with the disease and how it is assessed in relation to disability benefits. Table of Contents [hide] What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a physical condition that causes widespread muscle pain throughout the body, as well as fatigue, headaches, sleep problems, emotional and mental distress, and difficulty thinking and concentrating (a.k.a.…

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