What should relatives of those who have fibromyalgia know?

Although Fibromyalgia is not noticeable, it is very real. Many people think that a person is not really sick unless they look sick. When you have fibromyalgia, the person can be full of health (on the outside), but inside a procession of terrible terrible symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a difficult disease to understand. Although there is no…

These 6 Muscle Relaxant May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain

Your muscles are tight and achy. Ropy bands with firm knots in the mid-section of the muscle may be felt by you (they are known as myofascial trigger points and their site repeatedly overlaps with the 18 tender points used for diagnosing fibromyalgia). Just pressing on them can send your pain through the roof, but…

Fibromyalgia: patients wake up more than 6 times a night

People with fibromyalgia also suffer from sleep disturbances. At night, patients wake up at least 6 times a night. The vast majority of people with fibromyalgia have trouble sleeping. And according to a Canadian study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain, patients suffer from specific sleep disorders. This disorder may be a new indicator of this difficult-to-diagnose…

Foot pain in fibromyalgia and its relief

Foot pain in fibromyalgia and its relief By admin  On May 10, 2019 In Fibromialgia. Spanish Leave a comment Edit FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditLinkedInShare Is it a symptom or something else? Does fibromyalgia cause pain? The answer is yes; With fibromyalgia, the pain can strike anywhere, in any part of the body, at any time, and with any intensity. Various researches show that people with fibromyalgia have more…

«Doctors need to know that fibromyalgia exists»

Pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness, general fatigue. These are some of the sensations that fibromyalgic sufferers suffer from on a daily basis. More than 265 patients mainly from Cadiz but also other places in the bay belong to the   Association of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cadiz, Agafi. An “invisible” disease whose origin and treatment are unknown. It is a…

New cannabis patch for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain treatment

Two new medications have been developed for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain treatment by a company specializing in cannabis-based medicines. A Transdermal patch is placed on the skin and into the bloodstream for the medication of fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain. The patch promotes healing to an injured area of the body. As…

Endocannabinoid Deficiency Suspected As Cause For Fibromyalgia

Author: Leslie Kahn For decades, since fibromyalgia disproportionately affected women, those who suffered from its often debilitating effects were often labeled as “hysterical women.” Many doctors would not even acknowledge that it was a legitimate physical disorder and called women hypochondriacs. It was often referred to as a “psychosomatic disorder.” Over the decades, the medical community…

How Chronic Pain Killed My Husband

So much has been written about the opioid epidemic, but so little seems to be out there about what living with true chronic pain is like. My husband, Jay, lived and died in incredible pain at the age of 58. As his wife, I lived that journey with him. Jay is no longer here to…

Eight Signs Of Fibromyalgia Usually People Ignore

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…

How to Recognize Fibromyalgia – What is it, its Symptoms and Treatments

Guest Post by Henna. Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder, characterized by severe muscle pain, fatigue, memory loss, and other issues. Medical science has many theories about this muscle condition. While the Arthritis Foundation considers Fibromyalgia as one of the hundred forms of arthritis, due to its classic symptoms of joint and muscle pain, and fatigue,…

Do you lose strength in your hands? Fibromyalgia sufferers do

A common feature that most people with fibromyalgia present is a diffuse pain that affects much of the body. This disconcerting symptom is usually 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….

Study shows medicinal cannabis effective in treating fibromyalgia

Image: Noupload For the millions of people around the world suffering from the effects of fibromyalgia, medicinal cannabis could offer hope. Fibromyalgia is a  chronic condition with no cure that includes widespread pain in the muscles and bones among its many symptoms. The effects can range from uncomfortable to debilitating. The symptoms of the condition are sometimes treated…

Lady Gaga Irritated by People who don’t Believe her Fibromyalgia is Real

Lady Gaga gets super pissed-off from the criticism she’s facing after her confession of struggling with fibromyalgia. The super hit Born This Way lead singer openly revealed that she’s suffering from fibromyalgia disease, which can cause exhaustion, unbearable muscle pain, memory and mood problems, last year. Gaga expressed that her mental and physical condition was getting worse because…

200+ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia (Hard to Believe). What are Yours?

Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and…

I am a doctor with Fibromyalgia. This is what I wish people to understand

Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood disease, confuses and frustrates patients and physicians alike. I know because I have seen it from both sides, as a doctor and as a woman with the disease. This common chronic illness is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It is estimated that 5 million Americans currently have the disorder…

5 Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia

As you probably know, fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome; chronic meaning that the syndrome is long lasting, normally a lifelong disease. Fibromyalgia does not damage joints or cause inflammation, although it is considered an arthritis-related condition. In fact, fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disease for it causes pain in soft tissues and joints. To be clear, although there are…

List of Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

List of More Than 70 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia  Of those who respect fibromyalgia as a legitimate medical condition, most of them consider chronic pain to be the main symptom associated. Some also recognized chronic fatigue and fibro fog as additional symptoms. But what many fail to appreciate about fibromyalgia is that there are more than 70 symptoms…

To the Husband Whose Wife Has a Fibro & Chronic Illness

Dear partner, Well, here we are, not only has life as I know it changed, unfortunately so has yours! We are now on a new journey, not a fun one, not an exciting one, but more of a mountain climbing journey with many pit stops and detours ahead. So here are a few things you…