Category: Fibromyalgia

You sometimes hear fibromyalgia referred to as a “fad diagnosis” or “new disease,” but the truth is that fibromyalgia is far from new. It has centuries of history, with multiple name changes and discarded theories along the way. While it hasn’t always been accepted by the medical community, and today its acceptance isn’t universal, fibromyalgia has come a long way and current research continues to offer proof that it’s a very real physiological illness. The most often cited historical account of fibromyalgia comes from a 2004 paper by researchers Fatma Inanici and Muhammad B. Yunus. This…

but when my fibromyalgia symptoms started my hands were the first thing affected and the strength has never returned.” 20. “Smells making me violently ill.” 21. “Surprising symptom? No clue. Most shocking thing is not even knowing what’s a fibromyalgia-related symptom anymore and what’s not. So many symptoms, so many co-existing conditions. I have no clue what’s a fibromyalgia symptom anymore.” 22. “Neurological slowness! Poor instant recall.” 23. “The way that some symptoms can take [me] out for days and then be gone, just to come back the next day.” 24.…

Fibromyalgia – a poorly understood condition that causes extreme tiredness, fatigue, muscle weakness, emotional distress and widespread pain throughout the body. Most common fibromyalgia symptoms are widespread pain, the dominating view points relats fibromyalgia to the dysfunction in the nervous system. But recently new research is published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests the fibromyalgia may actually be caused by antibodies that interact with the nervous system of the person, making at an autoimmune disease. The King’s-led study, in collaboration with University of Liverpool and the Karolinska Institute, shows that lots of fibromyalgia symptoms are caused by…

Fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic disorder after osteoarthritis. Still, it is hard to judge the fibromyalgia prior, as its symptoms vary. This situation affects mostly women than men. It is categorized by the pain in all over the body along with the fatigue and stiffness. MD, professor of anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Daniel Clauw demonstrated that the pain in managed in a strange way in the fibromyalgia. Furthermore he said that pain sensation is intensified and can happen anywhere in your body. Due to this reason, sensory hyper-responses, chronic headaches,…

Are you a mother living with pain and trying to balance how to remain an effective parent? Many mothers, under normal circumstances, would agree that just being a mom is challenging enough in itself. A mother living with a chronic illness and pain may need every support system available. When the pain of fibromyalgia first set in I had no idea what was happening and where my life was headed. At first, my symptoms mimicked those of a normal mother — headaches, tired, overworked. Go figure. Mothering through pain was easier…

Viewers of Lady Gaga’s tell-all documentary, which aired in 2017, will be familiar with the life-wrecking health struggles she’s faced over the past decade. In Four Foot Two, the megastar offered a heartbreaking window into her battle with chronic pain caused by the long-term condition, fibromyalgia.  The singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, has spoken widely about her struggles since, telling Oprah that she was ‘in head to toe pain’ during a 2020 interview. But now, the illness — for which there is no cure — appears to have subsided for Germanotta, 38.

Chronic Diseases Linked with Fibromyalgia Explained Living with fibromyalgia is challenging enough, but did you know that it often coexists with other chronic conditions? Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. These symptoms can be life-altering, but they rarely occur in isolation. Chronic diseases linked with fibromyalgia can amplify its effects and significantly impact overall health. Let’s explore the connection and understand how these overlapping disorders influence the lives of those affected. What Are Fibromyalgia Comorbidities? Fibromyalgia comorbidities are conditions that frequently occur alongside…