Tag: Fibromyalgia

Since your skin is the largest organ in your body, chronic pain in that region can become a huge nuisance. Many different conditions may contribute to sensitive skin. However, it can be hard to...

My journey with chronic illness has spanned over half my life. As a young teen, I received diagnoses for multiple mental health issues, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), major depression and anxiety. To this...

Have you ever wondered if there are researched-backed, natural remedies for fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness that may occur over the entire body or in centralized areas. Some of...

Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 200-400 million people worldwide. The condition varies significantly from person to person and includes ranges of pain and tenderness. Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that can make you feel sore...

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXR4x9MClc&feature=youtu.be  Managing symptoms of fibromyalgia is often a bit of a trial and error process. Medications, lifestyle changes and therapies like chiropractic work are an important part of that process. But did you know that...

Fibromyalgia can be difficult to treat because symptoms and response to the treatment vary from person to person. To date, no universally effective treatment for fibromyalgia has been found. Medication does not provide a...

Often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, fibromyalgia is a common condition. People with this condition experience widespread muscle and joint pain as well as intense fatigue. But just what is fibromyalgia? Anyone can develop this chronic condition. It...

You may be experiencing a condition that leaves your skin sensitive to touch. It can be hard to figure out why your skin feels so sensitive or even painful simply from light touching or...

Distraction is a powerful tool in managing chronic pain. Living in constant pain might also make you more empathetic to the struggles of others, and volunteering can prove to be a useful way to both...

Millions of Americans talk to their doctors every day about pain. Fortunately, many of these patients will find a solution to their problems. However, it’s not always possible to pinpoint the cause of chronic...

Are you grateful for your life?  Are you grateful for the things you've been given? Does that include your chronic pain, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia? What about your other invisible illnesses? I am. This...

Many thanks to our guest writer Dr. Brent Wells for sharing his expertise on drug-free ways to fight fibromyalgia. Many people suffer from muscle and body pain, stiffness and memory problems that are too often misdiagnosed or...

Initiatives designed to promote awareness for people fighting for their mental health are important for us all. Those who are also fighting to better manage their chronic pain know initiatives such as today's National...

Many thanks to our guest writer Pamela Jessen for sharing her powerful testimony below on what it's like living with an invisible illness.When you're living with an invisible illness, you can look perfectly fine...

Fibromyalgia is a devastating chronic illness that causes widespread – and often unexplainable – pain and tenderness all over the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the condition affects more than 4 million...

Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the United States, which is about 2% of the adult population. While the cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but it can be effectively treated and managed. There...

In her lead role in A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga brings Ally to life on the screen for the fourth remake of the iconic story. Much of Ally's story centers on the fact that...

Once dismissed as an all in your head condition, research is finally shedding light on this disorder.WHAT IS IT? Fibromyalgia (pronounced fie-bro-my-AL-ja) is a chronic and complex disorder that causes widespread pain in the muscles,...

Those living with fibromyalgia know firsthand the degree of physical, mental, and emotional pain that comes with this invisible illness. While you would not wish your struggle on the people around you, the lack...

Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes widespread muscle and joint pain and can be categorized as either a musculoskeletal disease or psychological disorder. The cause of the disease is still unknown, and many researchers...

It's not uncommon for people with fibromyalgia to say the weather aggravates their symptoms. Fibro typically brings significant pain, fatigue, and tenderness at specific points on the body, along with other problems, like "fibro...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes muscle pain, resulting in fatigue, mood swings, sleep issues and tender points in the body. Symptoms are not always present, and can fluctuate over time. A medical...

Many people with conditions that cause chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis, report that regular exercise improves their condition. Starting a new exercise routine, however, can be difficult. The good news is...

Medical marijuana has gained more widespread popularity and acceptance over the past several years, and is now legal in 29 states and Washington, D.C. Cannabis, the Latin name for marijuana, has been said to...