Tag: Fibromyalgia

Understanding the 4 Stages of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points in localized areas, affects millions globally. The journey of living with this condition is commonly divided into 4 stages of fibromyalgia. This blog aims to provide an in-depth understanding of these stages, the transitions between them, and the ways patients can manage their symptoms throughout each phase. Introduction to Fibromyalgia Before delving into the fibromyalgia stages, it’s crucial to understand the condition itself. Fibromyalgia is a long-term, chronic disorder often characterized…

Fibromyalgia, commonly referred to as “fibro,” is a painful condition that increases the body’s sensitivity to sensation, causing pain. Because this condition cannot be diagnosed by traditional tests, it can sometimes be difficult for patients to receive a definitive diagnosis. Doctors rely on the presence of symptoms to determine if the patient may have fibromyalgia. If you experience pain and tenderness on a regular basis, but can’t explain it, it is possible you may have fibromyalgia. Your doctor can discuss your symptoms with you and investigate other causes or potential treatments…

How to recognize fibromyalgia flares and what to do about them Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. Symptoms of fibromyalgia flares vary but often involve widespread pain, joint stiffness, and extreme sensitivity to stimuli. Some people with fibromyalgia may experience certain symptoms regularly. However, the pain associated with fibromyalgia tends to fluctuate and worsen. When symptoms temporarily increase in number or intensity, it is called a flare or flare-up. A flare-up can last anywhere from a few days to weeks. When fibromyalgia pains…

Overview of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue and trouble sleeping. Scientists do not fully understand what causes it, but people with the disorder have a heightened sensitivity to pain. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but doctors and other health care providers can help manage and treat the symptoms. Treatment typically involves a combination of exercise or other movement therapies, psychological and behavioral therapy, and medications.  Who Gets Fibromyalgia? Anyone can get fibromyalgia, but more women…

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…

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…

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…

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,…