Fibromyalgia affects more than 5 million people in the United States and their number is increasing. There are many uncomfortable signs of fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an invisible disease because people can not see how they are suffering from the disease. Usually fibromyalgia is a rather serious situation for the victim and his symptoms have to be identified. We have compiled the list of some of the worst symptoms and added their coping methods. Then we compiled and classified the list of all symptoms of fibromyalgia. Here is the general list of symptoms…
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Why Marijuana Edibles might be the best option for Fibromyalgia pain.
In this article we’ll explore how marijuana edibles can help with fibromyalgia, how to use and make it, and finally some of the best-recommended cannabis strains for treating this condition Imagine being constantly tired with pain spreading all over your body. Your hips ache, your skin feels bruised and you never know what the next symptom will be. This is exactly what fibromyalgia sufferers go through on a daily basis. Fibromyalgia, a rheumatological condition, jeopardizes the normal functioning of the human body by causing musculoskeletal pain and constant fever-like symptoms. Current…
Read MoreI’m A Doctor With Fibromyalgia. Here’s What I Wish People Understood About It
BY JULIA NELSON Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood illness, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors alike. I know because I’ve seen it from both sides—as both a physician and a woman with the illness myself. This common chronic disease is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It’s estimated that 5 million Americans currently suffer from the disorder, and close to 90 percent of those diagnosed are women. Still, there remains a lot of confusion about what the illness really is and how it’s treated. Here are five truths about fibromyalgia…
Read MoreEar Problems and Fibromyalgia: How to Deal with Ear Issues?
BY JULIA NELSON Many fibromyalgia patients often complain about having issues with their ears. Are these two issues related? The problem is that most people who are being affected by fibromyalgia often feed horrible and they often tend to think that they just have another problem to deal with rather than this being in direct correlation with their fibromyalgia. As we learn more and more about fibromyalgia, we are finding that there are several symptoms that go along with having fibromyalgia. They are being caused by the pain that is associated…
Read MoreLady Gaga’s New Netflix Documentary Is a Rallying Cry to Those Who Suffer From Chronic Pain
BY JE BANACH While Little Monsters everywhere have been lamenting Lady Gaga’s recent tweet announcing the postponement of the European leg of her Joanne World Tour, I have been rejoicing. Let me tell you why. The aforementioned Twitter bomb arrived with a tandem statement that Germanotta has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic illness characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, mental fog, and many other debilitating symptoms for which there is currently no proven cure. I happen to be one of the lucky ladies who shares Gaga’s diagnosis and all the fun that…
Read MoreFibromyalgia Tender Points: What and Where Are They?
And does counting tender points in fibromyalgia even still matter? If you’ve started researching fibromyalgia, you’ve probably come across the phrase “tender points” by now. You may have wondered what tender points are, if you have tender points, and what tender points can tell your physician about whether or not you have fibromyalgia and how it’s being managed. Here, learn more about the role of tender points in fibromyalgia, the history of counting tender points when diagnosing patients, and whether counting tender points even still matters today. What Are Fibromyalgia Tender…
Read MoreFive Common ‘No No’s’ for People With Fibromyalgia
Here are five common ‘no no’s’ people mistakenly do when trying to manage fibromyalgia. By Jacob Teitelbaum, This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, send us an email. Dear Readers, Here are five common “no no’s” people mistakenly do when trying to manage fibromyalgia. Do any sound like you? 1. Exercising too much or too little Fibromyalgia reflects an energy crisis in your body, so you can only exercise…
Read MoreMorgan Freeman wears compression glove at Oscars stage; how does it help?
Morgan Freeman, left, and Margot Robbie are seen walking onstage at the Oscars (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) The 95th Academy Awards, also called the Oscars, was a much-talked-about grand affair with many first-time winners. Amid the applause, what drew people’s concern was American actor Morgan Freeman walking up on the stage alongside Margot Robbie with a black glove on his left hand. Morgan Freeman can be seen wearing a compression glove (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Morgan, 85, can be seen wearing compression gloves to manage pain associated with fibromyalgia, a nerve disorder which is characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain…
Read MoreUnderstanding Dementia at the End-of-Life Stage
While dementia diagnoses are ultimately fatal, there’s a lot you can do to help your loved one live their last years in comfort and security. End-stage dementia looks different for each person. How quickly it progresses also varies. But it’s important to understand what this stage of dementia looks like so you can help a loved one with the condition find comfort and rest in their final days. The types of dementia differ in their early stages and signs, but in late-stage dementia, the signs and symptoms are often similar. This is especially true when…
Read MoreStage 4 Endometriosis vs. Endometrial Cancer: Effect on the Uterus
Two Different Diseases Related to the Uterus By Jennifer Welsh Endometriosis is a condition caused when tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside the uterus, where it should not be. This condition is noncancerous and not deadly, but it can significantly affect your quality of life.1 Endometriosis is not cancer and does not seem to increase the risk of uterine cancer. Some studies have suggested that about 2% of people with endometriosis develop uterine cancer. This is similar to the rate of uterine cancer in the broader female population,…
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