Category: Fibromyalgia

ByAdele Alexander After osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic disorder. Still, it is difficult to pick the fibromyalgia earlier, because its symptoms fluctuate. This condition affects mainly women than men. It is characterized by the pain in all over the body accompanied by stiffness and fatigue. According to Daniel Clauw, MD, professor of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, explained that the pain is processed in an abnormal way in the fibromyalgia. He further added that pain sensation is amplified and can occur anywhere in your body. Due to this…

Amy Sussman Five years ago, Lady Gaga revealed that she had fibromyalgia, a chronic illness so intense that it led to “severe pain” and tour cancellations during her music career. Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting disorder that “causes pain and tenderness throughout the body,” according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. But while its effects can have severe impacts on those with the disease, some people don’t view it as an actual medical condition — because it cannot currently be diagnosed through medical testing. People are often diagnosed with fibromyalgia because…

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Women Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic pain disorders in existence, and that’s because it can come with so many different symptoms. It is believed that approximately ten million American adults are affected by fibromyalgia, with more than 75% being women. If you have fibromyalgia, then you’ve probably experienced some of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia in women. Knowing what these symptoms are may help you manage your condition better, and help you get the treatment that you need to start feeling better. Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia…

Having a chronic illness such as fibromyalgia really does take its toll on you, especially when you have a ton of other stuff along with it like me. It waxes and wanes but it never goes away, at least it doesn’t for me. Right now I must say it’s as bad as it has ever been before. My pain level has driven me so far down that even my positive outlook is suffering. I am so sick of being sick. My only escape is the sleep I get but now the pain…

Researchers have found the main source of pain in Fibromyalgia patients, and contrary to what many believe, it does not stem from the brain. The findings mark the end of a decades-old mystery about the disease, which many doctors believed was conjured in patients’ imaginations. The mystery of Fibromyalgia has left millions of sufferers searching for hope in pain medications. Up until recently, many physicians thought that the disease was “imaginary” or psychological, but scientists have now revealed that the main source of pain stems from a most unlikely place-…

By Adrienne Dellwo   Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MSPrint  Would it help to drink tea for fibromyalgia (FMS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)? It just might. Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, but it’s way down on the list in the United States, coming in behind coffee and soda. In the past few years, however, studies suggesting health benefits of tea have certainly raised its profile and popularity in the United States.1 Behind the Hype According to research, it looks like tea has several things to offer, both for the public…

Managing Your Symptoms By Adrienne Dellwo   Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MDPrint  We’ve all been there: In spite of all the medications, supplements, stress-reducing techniques and lifestyle changes, some of your symptoms still impose themselves on your life. During those times, little things can make a big difference. Keeping certain little things close at hand can help you manage your fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) symptoms and improve your quality of life. Many of us “nest” when we have flares, basically holing up in one spot such as the bed or couch.…

By Ann Marie Gaudon, PNN Columnist Emotions are part of our life experience and influence how we cope with challenging situations such as chronic pain. Emotional responses to pain are not “bad” or “negative” because they are a natural response to life events. For example, depression is often seen as a sign of poor health, but it can also be a way of conserving bodily energy. Emotions are never a sign of weakness. Emotions are adaptive responses which have helped us survive as a species. Did you know there are…