16 Things People with Fibromyalgia Need to Stop Doing

Welcome! It looks like you might be new here, so I wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about me and my blog. My name is Julie Ryan and I live with Fibromyalgia. I’ve chosen to live positively, to fight back with diet and lifestyle changes and it’s made a huge difference for me. The difference between living all my days in bed, and actually LIVING. I hope you’ll keep reading and subscribe to my Newsletter to make sure you don’t miss a post. Thanks for visiting!*BTW, just a heads…

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Everything You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia

Your quality of life can be affected when you live with pain, fatigue, and other fibromyalgia symptoms on a daily basis. But despite misunderstandings, you find help managing this chronic condition. Fibromyalgia is a long-term, or chronic, condition. It causes symptoms such as: This condition can be hard to understand, even for healthcare professionals. Its symptoms mimic those of other conditions, and there are no tests to definitively confirm a diagnosis. As a result, fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed. In the past, some healthcare professionals even questioned whether fibromyalgia was real.…

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100% VA Disability Rating for Tinnitus: Why You Should Consider Secondary Conditions

For many veterans, the persistent sounds of tinnitus are a continuous reminder of their service sacrifices.  While tinnitus is the most claimed VA disability, it often results in just a 10% rating. However, when considering secondary conditions linked to tinnitus, a 100% rating is within reach! Read on to learn more. This article delves into understanding tinnitus, its prevalence, and the potential path to a full VA disability rating.  Let’s explore how, with guidance like that from Hill & Ponton, veterans can navigate this complex claim process for the recognition they deserve.…

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40 Worst Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and How to Deal With Them

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” Takeout time and read all of these 40 Symptoms and their coping methods. 1. Pelvic pain Chronic pelvic pain…

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Fibromyalgia and Nausea

We’ve all experienced that sick feeling from time to time. However, for those with Fibro it’s often more frequent and the nausea is worse. Nausea can last for a day, a week or even several months. Some individuals may find that it is sporadic, and others find that it occurs on a daily basis, dramatically impacting their quality of life. In most cases, nausea is not the only symptom. Typically, it’s accompanied by: – Heart palpitations – Dizziness – Chills – Feeling faint – Sweating – Vomiting – Difficulty breathing…

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Low-dose naltrexone in the treatment of fibromyalgia

: A systematic review and narrative synthesis Background Fibromyalgia is characterised by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and other systemic symptoms. Current pharmaceutical intervention does not provide consistent pain relief and has detrimental side effects. Clinical experience, case reports, and internet support groups, have increased interest in low-dose naltrexone (1–5 mg) as an off‑label treatment for fibromyalgia symptoms. This article summarises the literature around the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia, as well as the evidence on low-dose naltrexone as a potential treatment option. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted using the key words ‘naltrexone’,…

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Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats

Your body needs dietary fat, but it’s best to limit some saturated fats By Jennifer Moll, PharmD  Table of Contents The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fat is their form at room temperature and their impact on your health. Dietary fats are important for your body to stay healthy. They provide energy, protect your organs, maintain cell growth, stabilize blood pressure, and help your body to absorb certain nutrients.1 The key is eating healthy types of fat. Saturated fats (including a type called trans fat) tend to stay solid at room temperature and can cause fatty deposits in…

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What Is Major Depressive Disorder?

By Jenn Sinrich   Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDPrint  Table of Contents Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that impacts the way an individual feels, thinks, and acts on a daily basis. It also goes by the name major depressive disorder (MDD), or clinical depression. Someone who is depressed may experience a lack of interest and excitement in everyday activities that they once enjoyed, and the overall emotional toll that depression can take on a person’s wellbeing can lead to emotional, physical, and mental issues that can impact nearly every facet…

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What to Eat When You Have Fibromyalgia

Dietary Recommendations for Better Management By Adrienne Dellwo  Table of Contents Fibromyalgia can be difficult to manage, but there is evidence that certain dietary changes can benefit people living with this chronic pain disorder. What exactly might help can differ from person to person, but some have reported improvement with increased intake of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids and decreased consumption of food allergens and gluten. Although research supporting the use of diet in fibromyalgia is of low quality overall, a 2019 review published in the Annals of Medicine reported that diet rendered positive results in five of…

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What Are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

You’ve been feeling run down lately. Tired, achy, everything hurts. You can’t concentrate. You can’t sleep. You don’t feel like… you. It’s like you have the flu, but you don’t have a fever and you’re not getting better. Your doctor says nothing seems to be wrong, but the symptoms persist. What’s happening? It’s possible that it could be fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder. Here’s how to recognize the red flags of this condition, and where to get help. Basics Refresh: What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (sometimes shortened to just “fibro”) is a…

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