Fibromyalgia

This post is aimed at the family members and the close circle that surrounds people with fibromyalgia. Although fibromyalgia is not noticeable, its existence is real. Because many people think that a person is not really sick unless he looks sick. When a person has fibromyalgia, the person can be …

As we know fibromyalgia is a chronic illness. And it causes severe pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Moreover, it can also cause thigh pain. Therefore, it weakens the legs, and a person faces difficulty in walking. Furthermore, it is difficult to sit or stand for a longer period …

The famous singer Lady Gaga disclosed that she is chronic pain sufferer in 2007. And, she remained at the top in news that year. As an 11-year-old fibromyalgia sufferer, I became curious about how this disease might affect her music career. There are many ways to describe the lyrics of …

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 …

In addition to common symptoms of fibromyalgia, many fibro patients also suffer from another condition called Costochondritis. This causes pain in the breast and ribcage regions. Wearing a bra is almost impossible and can be painful. The right bra can drop the pain significantly if you are suffering from Costochondritis. …

It’s never easy to describe your feelings about this condition you are going through. When you share with someone that you are suffering from fibromyalgia, they give you a confused look. The question comes in their mind is, what’s that like? It’s a tough question and hard to answer. Because it’s …

Author: Paige Wyant – TheMighty.com When you have a chronic pain condition, it can often impose certain limitations on your abilities. But as those living with pain day in and day out know, this doesn’t just mean you might not be scaling Mt. Everest anytime soon. Pain can have an impact on almost …

If you have fibromyalgia and you are worrying about coronavirus (COVID-19). Then there are a few things you should know about fibromyalgia and coronavirus. Overview Coronavirus is a family of viruses, which is characterized by symptoms including runny nose, sore throat, fever, and dry cough. Its illness can be more severe to older people …

You sometimes hear fibromyalgia referred to as a “fad diagnosis” or “new disease,” but the truth is that fibromyalgia is far from new. It has centuries of history, with multiple name changes and discarded theories along the way. While it hasn’t always been accepted by the medical community, and today its acceptance isn’t …

When being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, one of the first thoughts to go through your head is, ‘Is this illness progressive?’ Many Doctors have done research into whether Fibromyalgia is a progressive illness like it’s sister illnesses MS and Lupus. However the jury is still out on this and many doctors will …

Fibromyalgia affects more than 5 million people in the U.S and the figures are increasing. There are many uncomfortable symptoms of Fibromyalgia. It is known as an invisible illness because people cannot see the manner in which people suffer from the disease. Generally, Fibromyalgia is a very serious condition that …

Lady Gaga revealed this week on Twitter that she suffers from fibromyalgia, sparking curiosity among many of her fans about the chronic health condition, which is characterized by widespread pain and fatigue. The music star shared new details on Thursday. “I was taken to the hospital,” she wrote, adding that it’s …

Women with fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain are more likely to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared with patients with two stomach conditions (achalasia and dyspepsia), according to a new study. The study also showed a link between the severity of PTSD and the severity of pain among these patients. Women …

Occipital neuralgia is a rare type of chronic headache disorder. It occurs when pain stems from the occipital region and spreads through the occipital nerves. The occipital nerves run from the top of your spinal cord to your scalp. Unlike headaches or migraines, occipital neuralgia can be triggered quickly, even with a simple …

When you tell someone you have fibromyalgia, you may be met with a confused look. “What’s that like?” It’s actually a tough question to answer — it’s not easy describing what fibromyalgia feels like to someone who has never experienced that level of pain or the challenges that can come with it. To …

Fibromyalgia is a condition in which there is extensive chronic pain across the body with an increased pain response to pressure, which would normally not be painful. Central to the pathogenesis of fibromyalgia is impaired nociceptive (pain) signal processing in the nervous system. Therefore, fibromyalgia in its pure form is …

Earlier this year, as part of Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Visionaries Tour, Lady Gaga sat down with the media mogul to discuss being raped repeatedly when she was 19 by a man she knewin the entertainment industry. During the conversation, she opened up about the scarring experience, which left her with …

Thyroid autoimmune disease should be investigated in people who have fibromyalgia, says a new review of the evidence.   Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Some of its other symptoms are similar to those experienced by people who have problems with their thyroid gland, …

Flares don’t just affect you physically — there’s a tremendous emotional/psychological affect as well. Just because your body isn’t moving doesn’t mean your mind isn’t running around in circles. Sometimes, all we can do is just survive in the present moment. So here are some things to keep in mind …

For anyone with fibromyalgia, there are so many different symptoms that can, and do, affect your life. For me, lack of sleep is my number one enemy. I can be so tired throughout the day, staring mindlessly at a computer screen or unable to keep focused on my drive home …

The hardest thing I’ve had to deal with is the judgment and expectation of others. My journey started when I was 17 years old and I was not diagnosed with fibromyalgia until I was 21. Those four years were torture. I had no control over my body. It was as though …

I have fibromyalgia and have had it since at least 1996. For the first couple of decades I was lucky as the symptoms I experienced were relatively mild. I had some aches, pains and chronic migraines. The migraines were probably the worst, but then a few years ago, I took a …

I have long, straight, super-fine hair. When I was a kid, it would often get tangled and I didn’t like to brush it. So my mom would brush it for me, yanking the brush through the rat’s nest knot. “Ow, quit yanking,” I would say with tears streaming down my …

I feel like a broken record. A really whiny, boring broken record. Every morning I get up and one of the first things out of my mouth is “Oh, my ___ hurts.” Or I’ll start my afternoon with the comment “Oh wow, I am so tired.” These comments are usually …