‘’Arthritis and Rheumatism’’ a study published last year which found disturbing trends in cohort of fibromyalgia patients that may change the health care community’s approach to fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is not a disease but a chronic pain syndrome and it has been accepted by many in the medical association. Certainly it is not killing anyone. However, … Read more
Did you have a gynecologic surgery, such as a hysterectomy, in the few years before you developed fibromyalgia? It’s a trend some people have noticed, and a study published in 2015 shores up the link between these types of surgeries and fibromyalgia onset. It also provides further evidence for an association between fibromyalgia and common overlapping conditions … Read more
Do you have any idea that what you are having in your breakfast will impact the amount of pain you are going to face for the rest of the day? The regular breakfasts that we eat mostly could be a cause of your pain and could also affect fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is firmly related with diseases … Read more
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 the sufferers experience and its … Read more
At times you feel like you have a craving for exploring through a minefield, when you are having fibromyalgia. Your symptoms are, sometimes, aggravated because of apparently interminable number of “mines” that causes your fibromyalgia to flare-up. Your one slip can affect you badly for days, as you try to recoup from your pain or … Read more
Although fibromyalgia has not yet been considered as a type of autoimmune disease, this condition is often associated with similar autoimmune condition like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers are still not sure of what causes the chronic pain condition, although several theories have emerged. One of which links one’s blood type to fibromyalgia. Can your … Read more
In a condition like fibromyalgia, monitoring with care is necessary to avoid triggering sensitivities to food ingredients. Whether an individual’s reviews nutrition tags at the grocery store or asking a restaurant waiter detailed questions. You can often use food flavors such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) and aspartame in unexpected ways. Gluten, caffeine, lactose can also … Read more
The cold weather and season are not so kind to people with fibromyalgia. A sudden change in weather can be challenging for them. As the weather gets cooler and cooler, the fibromyalgia sufferers face more pain. Bellow, we have discussed how fibromyalgia and cold weather affects fibromyalgia patients. And some ways to cope with the … Read more
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 and … Read more
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. What is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is the … Read more