A common feature that most fibromyalgia sufferers present is a diffuse pain that affects a large part of the body. This disconcerting symptom is usually accompanied by morning joint stiffness, paresthesias in the hands and feet, ie tingling sensation and numbness, sleep disturbances and above all a feeling of tiredness and fatigue that accompanies them…

Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disorder that is characterized by widespread pain, among other symptoms. It can cause significant pain and fatigue, interfering with a person’s ability to carry out their daily activities. While the causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, it’s estimated that it affects 5 million Americans ages 18 or older. Research has shown…

Fibromyalgia Flares and Its Causes Anyone with fibromyalgia are familiar that there are times when symptoms are increasingly vigilant and intense than normal. These times are normally known as fibromyalgia flares (or flare-ups). Fibromyalgia flares will last from days to many weeks and sometimes even months. Understanding the worldwide triggers of fibromyalgia flares can help…

Fibromyalgia: being broken inside and I think no one else, I can understand how I feel … It is the disease of unexpressed emotions Our emotional states can take care of all kinds of diseases: hypertension, cardiac dysfunction or nervous disorders of various types. Different conditions can help not only to transform our physical health, but…

‘The Talk’ host admits that living with “invisible illnesses” takes an emotional toll. SLAVEN VLASICGETTY IMAGES On Tuesday’s episode of The Talk, Carrie Ann Inaba opened up about her struggles with multiple autoimmune conditions. The Dancing with the Stars coach also opened up to her co-hosts about the emotional struggles and “shame” she feels about her battle with fibromyalgia….

People very often don’t understand what it’s like to live with Fibromyalgia, and other invisible chronic illnesses that cause chronic pain. They’ve experienced regular pain in their lives- pretty much everyone has, in some way- but, they’ve never had to deal with long-lasting pain. I actually attempted to look up the “official” labels for the…

It’s not at all unusual for fibromyalgia to be misdiagnosed as another condition and vice versa, as symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to that of other illnesses. Also, there are no lab tests to definitively identify fibromyalgia. Here are seven conditions commonly mistaken for fibromyalgia. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ME/CFS is the condition that is probably…

Patrick spent most of the day in the bed because he was often exhausted.   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…

Artist Anjie Mailey shares her experience with the misunderstood chronic condition that causes pain for millions   Fibromyalgia is a chronic long-term condition which causes pain for millions but is poorly recognised and under-researched, says Jo Waters Kirsty Young’s decision to take a break from Desert Island Discs last summer because of her struggle with…

Have you ever been asked, “So, what’s the deal with fibromyalgia? What is fibromyalgia, really?” When you’re asked, what do you say? Do you have a clear, concise, spiel that gives the facts or a printed list with need-to-know bullet points? Nope, I don’t either. Sometimes when I’m asked, I’m in the middle of doing something…

If your loved one has fibromyalgia, it is difficult to understand exactly what has happened without experiencing it yourself. They probably need more time than you to sleep or they do not feel ready to go out very often. Fibromyalgia can also interfere with a person’s ability to work, do housework, or even perform everyday…

What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia causes many sufferers to experience significant pain, and the condition can be disabling. Typically, the pain only occurs at certain points on the body. Doctors still don’t fully understand the causes of fibromyalgia. However, there are certain factors that can make you more likely to develop it. Some examples of risk factors…

You’ve probably heard of people who use medical marijuana to treat their fibromyalgia. According to many people who have done it, it is actually a fairly effective treatment. As with almost any treatment, you will hear people talk about how your life changed for the better and people who say that it really was not as effective. When…

Dr. Frank Rice remembers the day when he realized he was onto something. “There was something very unusual that we had just never seen before,” Rice recalls. “It’s one of those things that get you jumping up from the microscope and running down the halls, grabbing people and saying ‘Here, come take a look at…

If you love someone with fibromyalgia who suffers from severe pain that varies from day to day and from hour to hour. We can not predict it Then we want to understand that things are sometimes canceled at the last minute, and it bothers us as much as you do. We want you to know that…

Does Fibromyalgia Cause Bruising? Some days are better than others for sufferers of fibromyalgia. The not-so-good days can make you feel like you’ve been beaten black and blue. The slightest touch, handshake, hug or squeeze can be excruciating — leaving you sore, achy and shying away from contact with those you love. One sufferer of…

Understanding Fibromyalgia Swelling Many times, medical professionals diagnose arthritis, when in fact swelling and inflammation is actually due to fibromyalgia. However, as mentioned above, there is an important difference between the two: arthritis affects the joints, while swelling and inflammation due to fibromyalgia does not. Since inflammation in people with fibromyalgia is not in the joints, it…

The pains in fibromyalgia are amplified, plantar fasciitis is a problem related to the muscles so the amplification of pain can end up making it limiting. Foot pain in fibromyalgia and its limitations are more than justified. Yes you have developed a very intense pain in the heel or sole of the foot and you have not…

For some people, waking up every day means the start of persistent pain that affects their mood, thinking and relationships. This experience is more difficult when the pain doesn’t seem to have a cause; at least not a visible one. That’s the reality for people with fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterised by pain and muscle tenderness…

Kratom has been used in Asia for centuries. It is touted for its many health benefits, both mental and physical. People with a painful condition known as fibromyalgia may see a noticeable reduction in their pain levels while using kratom. If you suffer from fibromyalgia or other painful issues, you may be wondering how kratom…