chronicillness, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) and fibromyalgia are two very closely related disorders that often get mistaken for each other. RSDS is more commonly known as “complex regional pain syndrome. When the two disorders meet in one person, life can become very difficult and painful. While there are treatments for both disorders, understanding their differences is important…
kronisk sykdom Kroniske smerter er stadig mer utbredt i dag.Men kroniske smerter og kroniske sykdommer er ofte usynlige. I mange tilfeller er det ingen plaster, synlige utslett eller neseutslipp involvert.De som lider av kroniske smerter fremstår ofte som ” normale “, kanskje litt mer skjøre eller triste enn gjennomsnittet.Jeg led av kronisk hodepine i fire og et halvt år og kroniske hoftesmerter i to og et halvt år.Han virket ofte deprimert ,…
Several years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was treated with various drugs including methotrexate. The drugs did not really help, but I did have some side effects from them. Recently I obtained a second opinion from a different NHS Trust. I was told that I did not suffer, nor had I ever suffered, from…
Dr. Alex Robber, Invoering Het krijgen van de diagnose fibromyalgie kan zowel een opluchting als een ontmoedigende ervaring zijn. Hoewel het geruststellend is om een verklaring te hebben voor de chronische pijn en vermoeidheid die u ervaart, markeert het ook het begin van een reis naar het omgaan met een complexe en vaak verkeerd begrepen…
Dr Alex Robber Introduksjon Å få en diagnose av fibromyalgi kan være både en lettelse og en skremmende opplevelse. Selv om det er betryggende å ha en forklaring på den kroniske smerten og trettheten du har opplevd, markerer det også begynnelsen på en reise mot å håndtere en kompleks og ofte misforstått tilstand. Denne artikkelen…
Dr Alex Robber, Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be both a relief and a daunting experience. While it’s reassuring to have an explanation for the chronic pain and fatigue you’ve been experiencing, it also marks the beginning of a journey towards managing a complex and often misunderstood condition. This article outlines the essential…
chronicillness. 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…
Dr Alex Robber. Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues. Managing fibromyalgia requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach due to its complex nature and varied symptoms. This blog post delves into effective strategies for managing fibromyalgia syndrome, including medical treatments, lifestyle changes, and alternative therapies, to…
Dr Alex Robber. Introduksjon Fibromyalgi er en kronisk tilstand preget av utbredt smerte, tretthet og en rekke andre symptomer. En av nøkkelfaktorene som påvirker smerteoppfatningen hos fibromyalgipasienter er smertekatastrofer, en kognitiv-emosjonell prosess der individer forutser eller overdriver smerten de opplever. Dette blogginnlegget utforsker forholdet mellom smertekatastrofer og nevrale responser på smerte blant personer med fibromyalgi , undersøker effektene på…
Dr Alex Robber. Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. One of the key factors influencing pain perception in fibromyalgia patients is pain catastrophizing, a cognitive-emotional process where individuals anticipate or exaggerate the pain they experience. This blog post explores the relationship between pain catastrophizing and neural…