Category: Fibromyalgia

BY JULIA NELSON Logan, Utah. Statement from Sharon Waldrop, Vice President of the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association on Lady Gaga’s recent announcement that she suffers from the illness: “We commend Lady Gaga for the incredibly brave act of revealing her fibromyalgia diagnosis. By sharing her story with the world, she is giving voice to the estimated five million Americans like me–overwhelmingly women–who suffer with the illness. Fibromyalgia is characterized by a long list of symptoms, including chronic pain and debilitating fatigue. The cause is still unknown, there is no…

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Understanding the 4 Stages of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points in localized areas, affects millions globally. The journey of living with this condition is commonly divided into 4 stages of fibromyalgia. This blog aims to provide an in-depth understanding of these stages, the transitions between them, and the ways patients can manage their symptoms throughout each phase. Introduction to Fibromyalgia Before delving into the fibromyalgia stages, it’s crucial to understand the condition itself. Fibromyalgia is a long-term, chronic disorder often characterized…

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Fibromyalgia, commonly referred to as “fibro,” is a painful condition that increases the body’s sensitivity to sensation, causing pain. Because this condition cannot be diagnosed by traditional tests, it can sometimes be difficult for patients to receive a definitive diagnosis. Doctors rely on the presence of symptoms to determine if the patient may have fibromyalgia. If you experience pain and tenderness on a regular basis, but can’t explain it, it is possible you may have fibromyalgia. Your doctor can discuss your symptoms with you and investigate other causes or potential treatments…

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How to recognize fibromyalgia flares and what to do about them Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. Symptoms of fibromyalgia flares vary but often involve widespread pain, joint stiffness, and extreme sensitivity to stimuli. Some people with fibromyalgia may experience certain symptoms regularly. However, the pain associated with fibromyalgia tends to fluctuate and worsen. When symptoms temporarily increase in number or intensity, it is called a flare or flare-up. A flare-up can last anywhere from a few days to weeks. When fibromyalgia pains…

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Overview of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue and trouble sleeping. Scientists do not fully understand what causes it, but people with the disorder have a heightened sensitivity to pain. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but doctors and other health care providers can help manage and treat the symptoms. Treatment typically involves a combination of exercise or other movement therapies, psychological and behavioral therapy, and medications.  Who Gets Fibromyalgia? Anyone can get fibromyalgia, but more women…

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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…

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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…

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