Tag: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a very common chronic pain syndrome that mainly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases estimates that five million people in the United States have fibromyalgia. Although it is very common, the cause of fibromyalgia is not yet clearly defined and the symptoms of fibromyalgia can be just as varied and complex. A List of Fibromyalgia Symptoms Fibromyalgia is diagnosed as a syndrome — a collection of signs, symptoms, and medical conditions — and not just by a marker. The three…

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Fibromyalgia pain can easily derail your entire life. It’s an agonizing and seemingly endless experience that leaves you unable to do the things others take for granted. But while this pain is the most noticeable symptom and the one that usually sends people to the  doctor for the first time, there are a large number of painless fibromyalgia symptoms. And because many of these symptoms aren’t things people typically associate with fibromyalgia, they often go unnoticed, which can delay getting a diagnosis. So, here are some painless fibromyalgia symptoms you need to watch out for.…

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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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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Non-opioid drug candidate from Tonix lowered pain and also improved sleep and fatigue Latest Phase 3 trial achieved primary endpoint (p=0.00005) Potential for FDA Approval in 2025 People who are suffering from fibromyalgia pain but don’t want to risk addiction to an opioid are closer to a new option for treatment. Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TNXP) reported positive Phase 3 study results for its non-opioid painkiller in late December. The drug lowered the characteristic widespread pain in fibromyalgia reported by study volunteers, a sign it could potentially be the first in…

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