Category: Fibromyalgia

In America, between three and six million people, or one in every fifty, suffer from fibromyalgia, a syndrome characterized by debilitating pain throughout the body without any obvious cause. Although people often improve over time, it is often something they will have to face for life. If you have chronic muscle pain, however, it does not necessarily mean that you have fibromyalgia. If you are concerned that you may have fibromyalgia, it is important to keep in mind that there are many other symptoms that accompany muscle pain. Take a look at the…

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What happens when your life starts to unravel? For 23-year-old Peyton Connor, that happened last May when she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The long-term chronic condition can cause increased sensitivity to pain, extreme fatigue, difficulty sleeping and memory loss. After collapsing at work at the end of 2015, several tests revealed she had the condition, which has changed her life completely. The condition can cripple, can cause people to fall into isolation. Some sufferers lose their social life altogether. Here, Peyton pens a heartbreaking letter to those closest to her. A Letter to my…

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Throughout the history of Fibromyalgia, this disease has been strangely hard to identify and analyze on the grounds that it shows up, at first look, to be something else. Perhaps its symptoms including musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, mood swings, and memory loss, are genuinely common.To give some point of view 1 in 70 people, almost ladies, in the US really have fibromyalgia. However, there is stunning news for all of us. For those who have this horrible condition, hyperbaric oxygen treatment has made some diversion changing ground in medicine. Women who…

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Fibromyalgia can indeed be recognized as a valid reason for declaring permanent disability in some cases, but it largely depends on the specific circumstances and the legal and medical criteria established in a particular jurisdiction. Courts and disability determination agencies typically evaluate disability claims based on a combination of medical evidence, the impact of the condition on the individual’s ability to work, and the applicable disability laws and regulations. Here are some factors to consider: It’s important to note that disability determinations can be complex and may require legal representation…

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Lady Gaga : ‘Chronic pain is no joke’ In a recent interview with Vogue, Gaga discussed her struggle with the disorder and revealed that she is annoyed of lack of compassion from people around. Almost a year ago, Gaga shares on Twitter that she had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. In her candid interview for the October 2018 issue of Vogue, the pop star opened up further about her condition and about the misconceptions and miss understandings that inevitably follow diagnoses of fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses. “I get so irritated with people who don’t believe…

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What is the worst case of fibromyalgia? So, if you are diagnosed, you probably wonder how severe fibromyalgia  can become (   which could in fact be the worst case of fibromyalgia   ). Well, the good news is that your fibromyalgia will not kill you. But fibromyalgia can still seriously limit your quality of life. Fibromyalgia affects many people by giving them a constant feeling of pain and fatigue. So for people who have fibromyalgia, daily life can be very difficult. And the stories of people who have suffered from the disease decades ago are heartbreaking. In general,…

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Frances Coleman-Williams Fibromyalgia is an invisible illness. It can therefore be difficult for anyone who doesn’t have it to understand its various symptoms. There’s chronic widespread pain in joints, muscles and connective tissue, and fatigue. The latter is not simply a feeling of being tired, but a debilitating lack of energy that impacts every aspect of the person’s life. UK to get a two-week soaking thanks to a 400-milewide storm from the US Other common symptoms include stiffness and headaches but there are a lot of symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Here…

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Fibromyalgia can lead to unusual symptoms in some people. Knowing the range of symptoms this condition can produce may help with diagnosis and treatment. Experts estimate that around 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia. This condition causes widespread pain, brain fog, and mood changes. However, there are many more, less common signs a person may experience. Keep reading to learn what additional symptoms may be a sign of fibromyalgia, what causes them, and how they can be treated. Can numbness and tingling be a sign of fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia may cause…

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Chicago Neurological Services  Blog Why Women Are More Prone to Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific body areas, is often accompanied by sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and other somatic symptoms and affects 4 million Americans. Interestingly, the majority of these are women. According to a 2023 study, between 80 and 96% of fibromyalgia diagnoses are for women. If you’re a woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you might wonder why you’re more prone to fibromyalgia. In this blog post, neurologist Lenny Cohen, MD, and our team of experts…

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