K FACTORS FOR FIBROMYALGIA RECENT POSTS HOW TO MANAGE A SEVERE SCIATICA FLARE-UP As many as 40% of Americans suffer from sciatica at some… WHEN IS TINGLING A SIGN OF NEUROPATHY? About 2.4% of women and men suffer from peripheral neuropathy, which… Fibromyalgia affects thousands of Americans, causing symptoms like musculoskeletal… HOW ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS AFFECT YOUR SLEEP Nearly a quarter of American adults have arthritis that’s… THE TOLL DIABETES CAN TAKE ON YOUR NERVES Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects nearly 40… Fibromyalgia affects thousands of Americans, causing symptoms like musculoskeletal aches and…
Read MoreTag: Fibromyalgia
If you love someone with fibromyalgia, keep in mind that they suffer from severe pain that varies from day to day and hour to hour.
If you love someone with fibromyalgia experience severe pain that varies from day to day and from hour to hour. We can not predict that. So we want you to understand that sometimes things have to be canceled at the last minute and it bothers us as much as you. We want you to know that we must learn to accept our body with its limits, and it is not easy. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but we try to relieve the symptoms every day. We ask not to suffer from this. Many…
Read MoreWhat is Duloxetine Hcl: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Duloxetine Hcl overview BRAND NAMES: GENERIC NAMES: USES: THERAPEUTIC CLASSES: FORMS: HOW IT’S TAKEN: What is Duloxetine Hcl used for? The FDA has approved duloxetine as a treatment for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. As a nerve pain agent, duloxetine is also used to treat nerve pain as a result of diabetic nerve damage, chronic bone and muscle pain such as back pain, and fibromyalgia. What form(s) does Duloxetine Hcl come in What are common Duloxetine Hcl doses? Common Duloxetine Hcl prescriptions How to take Duloxetine Hcl What…
Read MoreFibromyalgia, Depression and Anxiety
By Dr. Ananya Mandal, Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread spontaneous pain. There are several associated symptoms that include fatigue, lack of refreshing sleep, cognitive impairments, abdominal discomfort, and headache. Depression and anxiety disorders are another associated symptom of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia and depression Depression is prominent in fibromyalgia patients with the risk of getting depressive symptoms at least once being about 90% and getting major depressive disorder (MDD) being about 62–86% in fibromyalgia patients. It has been found that at any point in time both depression and fibromyalgia occur concurrently in at…
Read MoreFibromyalgia at Different Ages: Same Condition, Different Challenges
While the underlying disease may be broadly similar, fibromyalgia can affect people differently across the age spectrum. By Quinn Phillips Medically Reviewed by Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may have experienced a number of stereotypes about the condition firsthand. One persistent misconception is that fibromyalgia affects mostly middle-aged or older people — specifically, older women. In reality, fibromyalgia affects a wide range of ages, and both sexes. While it’s more likely to be diagnosed at an older age — about 8 percent of people meet the criteria…
Read MoreFibromyalgia: “I am 41 years old and live in the body of an old man”
He’s always tired, and all the time he hurts. Patrick Schutz from Neuchâtel has fibromyalgia – an invisible condition that is not recognized by disability insurance. Pain, pain, nothing but pain: Patrick Schuts (41) from Neuchâtel has always the feeling that he has a flu – without fever, but with an enormous, leaden fatigue. He would like to stay in bed all day and spend the time there. “Every part of my body hurts, fortunately not everyone at the same time,” he told a magazine “L’illustré.” Patrick Schutz and his partner have three-year-old…
Read MoreI am a 49 year old women who has had Fibromyalgia
I am a 49 year old women who has had Fibromyalgia (hypersensitive) Chronic Faigue Syndrome, a thyroid condition, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder for 18 years.I had just had my 3rd baby at 32 years of age, when I woke up one day and felt like I was hit by a Mack Truck. Other descriptions of my pain include- tooth-ache all over my body, flu-type symptoms but 50 times worse, pain so bad I feel like my legs are “on fire”, not to mention the other 20 symptoms i.e. short term memory problems, cognitive impairments(fibro fog),…
Read MoreDisability Benefits for Fibromyalgia
DISABILITY BENEFITS, DISABLING MEDICAL CONDITIONS, LONG TERM DISABILITY | Fibromyalgia is a common yet often misunderstood medical condition that affects approximately four million Americans. Fibromyalgia can be particularly complex within the context of disability benefits. If you are unable to work due to fibromyalgia symptoms, you should be familiar with the disease and how it is assessed in relation to disability benefits. Table of Contents [hide] What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a physical condition that causes widespread muscle pain throughout the body, as well as fatigue, headaches, sleep problems, emotional and mental distress, and difficulty thinking and concentrating (a.k.a.…
Read More6 Remedies For Itchy Skin with Fibromyalgia
HEALTHY LIVING Itchiness is a common symptom of fibromyalgia. Here are six remedies that can help. Fibromyalgia symptoms are very similar to autoimmune conditions, and they vary from person to person. Fibromyalgia symptoms can include weakness, fatigue, constant muscle pain, and unexplained pain throughout your body. Another symptom, which might be uncommon, is pruritus or severe itchin Everything You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia Have a question aboutFibromyalgia?Ask a doctor now The causes of fibromyalgia are not known, but it may be a genetic connection. Often fibromyalgia manifests itself after a medical, personal,…
Read MoreFibromyalgia Linked to Higher Risk of Death, Journal Reports
Written by Jay Croft People who experience chronic pain and tiredness from fibromyalgia may be at a higher risk of death, a new analysis of evidence says. The condition can lead people to be vulnerable to accidents, infections, and even suicide, according to the report published in RMD Open. The researchers suggest that care providers monitor physical and mental health to lower the dangers. People with fibromyalgia often have other health issues, including rheumatic, gut, neurological, and mental health disorders, according to BMJ, the peer-reviewed medical trade journal. More and more people are…
Read More