I’ve lived with fibromyalgia for over 20 years, along with a dozen more issues that I won’t list here since we all deal with them on a daily basis. From medical professionals telling me I’m insane and to “buck up,” to mystical cures I hoped and imagined would work, I’ve heard it all. In the … Read more
A chronic condition known as fibromyalgia, sometimes known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is characterized by intense feelings of pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. In the United States, almost four million people live with fibromyalgia. Patients can treat and manage their symptoms2 by medication, treatment, and dietary modifications even though the cause of this … Read more
Light and noise sensitivity in fibromyalgia(FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have been scientifically established since the early 1990s, but they’re still underrecognized and rarely make symptoms lists. Rest assured that you’re not alone in experiencing this symptom! When I used to take my kids to daycare, some mornings the noise would hit me like a brick wall. In … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterised by widespread pain and heightened response to pain. This is accompanied by lack of sleep, fatigue, memory and mood related problems, sensitivity to light, noise or temperature. It has also been associated with anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause is not yet known. Some individuals are … Read more
Thyme is an herb from the mint family. This is a truly ancient herb, used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for ceremonial and ritualistic purposes. Through the Middle Ages where it was also used for religious and medicinal reasons. It is incredibly potent yet simple herb affecting multiple systems in the body and capable of … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles. It is a neurological disorder which the pain tends to appear and disappear in some regions of the body or over the entire body. It is not caused by autoimmune, inflammation and muscular conditions. The pain is caused by stimulation of nerve cells and increases … Read more
Throughout the history of Fibromyalgia, this disease has been strangely hard to identify and analyze on the grounds that it shows up, at first look, to be something else. Perhaps its symptoms including musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, mood swings, and memory loss, are genuinely common.To give some point of view 1 in 70 people, almost ladies, … Read more
Anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia is familiar with the common symptoms — aches and pains, chronic fatigue, brain fog, etc. — but here are some facts about the disease you may not know. We’ve put together this list with help from fibromyalgialiving.today and verywell.com. 1. Fibromyalgia is the most common pain disorder in the U.S. It’s been estimated that more than five million … Read more
For people with fibromyalgia, pain medication is an important element of managing the disease. As well as dealing with the debilitating pain, medications can also help sufferers with fatigue, muscle spasms, and depression. Before taking any new pain medication, it’s important to speak to your health care provider to ensure it’s safe for you and won’t … Read more
Have you ever noticed it takes you a couple of days to recover from a stressful event or over exertion? A 48-hour recovery period is something you commonly hear about from people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. We don’t yet know why we need a couple of days to recover from … well, just about anything, but … Read more