What makes people with fibromyalgia more sensitive to pain? A new study reveals the neural mechanisms behind this chronic pain disorder. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by recurring pain along with other symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, depressive moods, chronic fatigue and digestive problems. Fibromyalgia patients are highly sensitive to pain. What causes…

Fibromyalgia is a common condition affecting nearly 1 in 20 people to some degree with women more likely to suffer than men. Everything to know about it. Is body ache a common occurrence for you? Do you think it is because of the flu? People mostly believe that flu causes body aches or it could…

Cold weather is tough for people with joint pain and other conditions including fibromyalgia. Here are 12 tips to deal with fibromyalgia in winter. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, and heightened sensitivity to touch. It often involves sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and mood issues. While there’s no direct correlation between…

As new research finds a ray of hope for fibromyalgia patients in a diabetes drug, we share a list of natural remedies that can help you manage the symptoms of the condition. A new study finds that fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal condition, may be caused by insulin resistance and treated by using a diabetes drug called…

Severe fatigue, migraine headache, insomnia and other common signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. We often tend to consider muscle pain and joint pain as a part of our lifestyle rather than a sign of an underlying health problem. And this is the reason you ignore the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, which is often characterised by acute…

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia? How are they diagnosed? ANSWER: Both of the conditions you mention are chronic pain disorders, meaning they cause pain that lasts for long periods of time and can be difficult to manage. Myofascial pain syndrome involves mainly muscular pain; whereas, fibromyalgia includes more widespread body pain, along with other…

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a long-term disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points in specific parts of the body. It’s a condition that can be as perplexing as it is painful, leading many to ask, “Is fibromyalgia real?” Despite being historically misunderstood, fibromyalgia is a very real medical condition, recognized by major health…

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a syndrome characterized by generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain for more than 3 months duration. The patient with fibromyalgia suffers from hyperalgesia in specific points (tender points), fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, cognitive dysfunction, and gastrointestinal disorders. These symptoms cause a reduction…

Covid-19, as we all know, shows side effects even after you’ve had the infection. It can trigger painful fibromyalgia, a rheumatic condition characterized by joint stiffness and pain, fatigue, irregular sleep patterns, and muscle aches. Read on to know more. Those who have battled Covid-19 are aware of the various complications that can arise in…

There’s still a lot that isn’t known about fibromyalgia, which may be why myths about the condition persist. By Quinn Phillips Medically ReviewedSamir Dalvi, MD Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder of the central nervous system that involves pain throughout the body, as well as fatigue. Everyone who has fibromyalgia experiences it differently, which is one reason misunderstandings…