Category: Fibromyalgia

10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Men and Women

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10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Men and Women As a Minnesota upper cervical chiropractor, I help patients get lasting relief from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes chronic pain throughout the body and oversensitivity to pressure. A study showed that nerve damage might have something to do with fibromyalgia. As a result of the nerve damage, the brain records intense pain even when there is little or no pain at all.  According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, about 75-90% of fibromyalgia patients are women. Although more women have it, men suffer from chronic fatigue…

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Early Life Adversity as a Risk Factor for Fibromyalgia in Later Life

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Lucie A. Low1and Petra Schweinhardt1Show more Academic Editor: Charles Vierck Abstract The impact of early life events is increasingly becoming apparent, as studies investigate how early childhood can shape long-term physiology and behaviour. Fibromyalgia (FM), which is characterised by increased pain sensitivity and a number of affective co-morbidities, has an unclear etiology. This paper discusses risk factors from early life that may increase the occurrence or severity of FM in later life: pain experience during neonatal life causes long-lasting changes in nociceptive circuitry and increases pain sensitivity in the older organism; premature…

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Dry eyes and mouth due to fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by generalized pain, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, inability to sleep refreshingly, wake up tired and rigid and develop cognitive disorders, including lack of concentration and lack of mood, dizziness, etc   Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic, long-term condition that has no cure. About 10 million people are currently diagnosed with this disorder. Although 9 out of 10 people diagnosed are women, men also have this disorder. Association of fibromyalgia with other conditions Studies have shown that fibromyalgia is also associated with several other conditions. Usually, some patients with…

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Coping with Fibromyalgia in Winter: 7 Essential Tips for Managing Symptoms

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Coping with fibromyalgia during the winter requires a combination of  lifestyle adjustments and proactive self-care. Read ahead to know. Fibromyalgia is a chronic  condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness in muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Individuals with fibromyalgia often experience heightened sensitivity to pain, making daily activities challenging. As the winter season approaches, those with fibromyalgia may find that the cold weather exacerbates their symptoms. However, with careful planning and proactive measures, individuals can effectively manage their condition during the winter months. Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia’s exact cause remains unclear, but it is believed…

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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death

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…From accidents, infections, and especially suicide, pooled data analysis suggestsRegular physical and mental health monitoring warranted to minimise these risks Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to a heightened risk of death as a result of vulnerability to accidents, infections, and especially suicide, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal RMD Open. The findings prompt the researchers to call for regular monitoring of patients’ physical and mental health to minimise these risks. It’s not clear what causes fibromyalgia,…

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How can we protect Bone Density when livingwith Fibromyalgia?

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Protecting and improving our bone density is crucial as we agewith Fibromyalgia.  The GOOD news is that our approach for protecting bone density and muscular strength is well verified for those of us with fibromyalgia and other conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis and Auto Immune.  Fibromyalgia and Bone Density  Maintaining strong bones is crucial for women over 50 due to the increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures.First, what is Bone Density?  Bone density refers to the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue, which indicates the strength of bones. Peak bone…

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Temperature Dysregulationand Fibromyalgia

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Do you feel like your internal thermostat is broken? You are certainly not alone. Temperature dysregulation is quite common in fibromyalgia. And yet, as warm-blooded animals, human beings are usually quite amazing. When our surrounding environment heats up, our bodies are supposed to automatically kick into gear to cool things down internally. What happens when the surrounding environment gets chilly? Our bodies know just how to warm things up.  With fibromyalgia, we are susceptible to an additional factor called Adrenaline Dominance. When adrenaline is too high for extended periods of…

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What Does Hand Pain And Fibromyalgia Feel Like?

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Hand Pain And Fibromyalgia Do you have hand pain and fibromyalgia?Pain in the extremities is common in fibromyalgia and sometimes overlooked due to the other common pain areas of the fibro body. It might be hard to distinguish the difference between pain that is caused from fibromyalgia, nerve pain or pain that stems from another condition like any of the various types of arthritis. The hand pain might be coming from another condition, but in the interest of hand pain and fibromyalgia and the many questions that arise, we will focus on…

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Do you lose strength in your hands? Fibromyalgia sufferers do

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A common feature that most people with fibromyalgia presents is a diffuse pain that affects a large part of the body. This disconcerting symptom is often accompanied by morning stiffness, numbness in the hands and feet, ie tingling and numbness, sleep disturbances and above all a feeling of fatigue and fatigue that accompanies them throughout the day. This fatigue contributes to the fact that fibromyalgia has little effort tolerance that affects up to 90% of the patients. That is why a study carried out by a team from the University of Granada,…

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Morgan Freeman Says Weed Helps His Fibromyalgia: ‘I’ll Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It, Snort It’

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Imagine a movie with an older black man sitting around smoking weed and discussing the joys of it, starring Morgan Freeman. Or better yet, just imagine in real life Freeman sitting back in his living room with all this weed. Every different type and strain you could possibly imagine. Because in a recent interview with the Daily Beast, Freeman explains that he likes to get high and is definitely behind weed’s legalization. “They used to say, ‘You smoke that stuff, boy, you get hooked!’” Freeman stated. “My first wife got me…

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