Category: Fibromyalgia

200+ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia (Hard to Believe). What are Yours?

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Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and its signs should be identified. For support and Discussion join the group “Living with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness” We have compiled the list of few of the worst symptoms and also added their coping methods. After that…

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First Signs of Fibromyalgia: Early Signs and Symptoms

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BY JULIA NELSON If you are struggling with pain, you may be thinking about whether or not you struggle with a disease known as fibromyalgia. So what are the first signs of fibromyalgia? This disease has a number of different symptoms, and because of this, it’s important for us to try and understand what the first signs of fibromyalgia are before we make a judgment call on whether or not this may be the problem we are having. In this article, we’re going to explore the most common early symptoms of fibromyalgia.…

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The 7 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain. Check Which Ones Do You Have?

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By Adrienne Dellwo | Reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD You hear a lot about “fibromyalgia pain,” but it’s not that simple—those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) experience several kinds of pain. Medically speaking, only a few of the pain types listed here have names and definitions. But just as Eskimos have several words for snow, we need to have several ways to name, define, and categorize our pain. I’ve created some of my own categories, based on my experience and on conversations with other fibromites. My hope is that understanding the medical terms will help us communicate better…

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7 Do’s and Don’ts When Your Friend Has a Chronic Illness

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I’m a 23-year-old student from central Illinois. I grew up in a small town and led a perfectly ordinary life. But shortly after I turned 17, I was diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It changed my life forever. I went from being a normal, healthy teenager to being in the hospital for 37 days and nights straight. It’s been seven years — and 16 surgeries — since my diagnosis. And since last November, I’ve lived with a permanent ostomy bag on my stomach. It’s been an adjustment over 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 do’s and don’ts of wearing a bra for lactating mothers

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Breastfeeding can change the size and texture of your breasts, so you need to change your bra as well. But do you really need to wear a bra? To wear a bra or not wear a bra during breastfeeding? Well, breastfeeding is an integral part of a baby’s development and the mother as well. It can change the size and texture of a woman’s breasts, and your old bra might not fit you anymore! You might want to go for a bra that is more comfortable to help you breastfeed…

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4 Conditions Linked to Migraine (and What to Do About Them)

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By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD Medically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD According to the American Migraine Foundation, many illnesses are more likely to occur in people with migraine — including depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep disorders, and others — than can be explained by chance, suggesting these conditions are interrelated in some way. When it comes to chronic migraine, a report from the Headache & Migraine Policy Forum states that nearly 90 percent of people with chronic migraine have another chronic health condition. When you have more than one chronic condition, each must be…

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Do’s and Don’ts for Living With Fibromyalgia Pain

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By Gina Roberts-Grey With fibromyalgia syndrome, just getting by each day often requires difficult choices. Read on for expert advice on managing fibromyalgia pain and fatigue while living life to the fullest… Life with fibromyalgia is full of ups and downs. One day you’re fine, able to handle everything on that mile-long to-do list. The next, you’re so tired you can’t get out of bed to feed the kids.But even with such uncertainty, you can take steps to avoid fibromyalgia pain. “If a woman with fibromyalgia spends too much time stressing about…

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Fibromyalgia and Understanding Oxalate-Related Health Risks /How to MakeInformed Dietary Choices

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You’ve probably heard of oxalates. Maybe you dismissed this as a possible contributor of symptoms because so many healthy foods contain oxalates, and it may be daunting to think of eliminating them.  Oxalates are compounds that can cause havoc in the body because they can bind to minerals and cause depletion and many other problems. Oxalates are not just possible culprits in the formation of stones in the body, but they can also contribute to other health problems or pain if a person is sensitive to them. More on that in…

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How Common is Clavicleor Shoulder Pain in Fibromyalgia?

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Clavicle or shoulder pain in fibromyalgia is like any other symptom in that it can easily wax and wane, but might be more common than you think. With a recent shoulder injury (and labral tear) myself, I have seen even more clearly the process of shoulder injuries, stiffness, and how fibromyalgia symptoms can “interplay” with common shoulder/ clavicle injuries or tears.  One thing I do in working with fibromyalgia, is to convey the importance of the “process”The shoulder is a great example. I know how great the pain can be,…

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