Fibromyalgia Blood Test: How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? When I first became ill more than a decade ago, I endured over a year of tests and physical examinations, which proved fruitless in identifying what was wrong with me. Finally, in desperation while on holiday in Cyprus, I booked an appointment with a private consultant there who…

BY JULIA NELSON Fibromyalgia is not a well-known disorder to the people and medical experts. It is considered as proper syndrome and has affected large number of people; still the clear identification of symptoms and cure processes is not available.  Even medical experts have a very particular set of information. Some things are really clear and…

Majority of participants in this study of fibromyalgia treatments had great success with medical cannabis. Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome of chronic pain. It is often associated with sleeping disturbances, cognitive impairment and psychiatric symptoms. The prevalence of fibromyalgia is 2 to 8% of the entire population, and it is the most common reason for the generalized…

BY JULIA NELSON Generally, females aging above 50 years old becomes the victim of the spider veins. Moreover, fibromyalgia sufferers go through a great battle in tolerating fibromyalgia spider veins. Spider veins are distended veins that develop near the skin. They’re commonly visible in the legs and are detected very easily. Veins create a web-like blue…

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BY JULIA NELSON This post is aimed at relatives and the close circle that surrounds people with fibromyalgia. Although Fibromyalgia is not noticeable, it is very real. Many people think that a person is not really sick unless they look sick. When you have fibromyalgia, the person can be full of health (on the outside), but…

Researchers have noticed that a drug that doctors commonly use to treat insulin resistance can also address the pain of fibromyalgia, which has provided them with a new clue about this chronic condition. Researchers have managed to diminish fibromyalgia-related pain using a drug for insulin resistance. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes abnormal pain all…

Inflammation is the most common cause of pain, but is it linked to fibromyalgia?? The role of inflammation in fibromyalgia has been the topic of research debate for decades. In fact, the condition used to b called, fibrositis, which means fibrous-tissue inflammation. Overtime, however, an apparent lack of inflammation led the medical community to see…

Innumerous research is published by Dr. Ethan Russo and he reviewed articles in the field during the last two decades (many related to Sativex and intractable epilepsy) and he is ranked among the world’s most prolific researchers of medical cannabis. At the turn of the century, he authored three often cited articles in which he…

A ‘Family’ of Associated Illnesses Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are challenging illnesses to classify. Both have a wide range of physical signs, and they’re related with many psychological symptoms as well. In addition, they’re often accompanied by a slew of other illnesses, many of which are also tough to categorize. As scientists…

Fibromyalgia is mostly known for the pain, fatigue and discomfort it causes a person, and several factors can increase the risk of having it or increase the pain. Many patients have reported that being exposed to different kinds of weather makes them feel more pain. For example, being outside on a sunny day, or if…

When people think of fibromyalgia, they often think of older individuals as being the ones who suffer with this. However, fibromyalgia is one of those illnesses that can affect men, women and children. While it may be found more commonly in women, anyone can be affected by this regardless of age, race, and ethnicity. The…

Most of people don’t believe on fibromyalgia, they say its all in your head. You also have faced such people in your life. Sometime people ask from you about your illness, so that is our time to explain what fibromyalgia is like because they have not experience what we are experiencing. Fibromyalgia is the hardest…

In this article we’ll explore how marijuana edibles can help with fibromyalgia, how to use and make it,  and finally some of the best-recommended cannabis strains for treating this condition. Imagine being constantly tired with pain spreading all over your body. Your hips ache, your skin feels bruised and you never know what the next symptom…

Most of people don’t believe on fibromyalgia, they say its all in your head. You also have faced such people in your life. Sometime people ask from you about your illness, so that is our time to explain what fibromyalgia is like because they have not experience what we are experiencing.We asked from our community “Living…

Jennifer Dawn I wish I could start this post with “Once upon a time” and have a happy ending, but unfortunately this is nowhere near to being a fairy tale, and my story hasn’t come to an end. I am a mother, wife, artist, foodie, writer, animal lover, health advocate, candle maker, crafter, DIY expert…

BY JULIA NELSON · If you suffer from fibromyalgia, you know that finding any pain relief is so crucial. Natural treatments are even better–allowing for pain relief without the added side effects of procedures or medication. Essential oils for fibromyalgia pain promise to help aches, clear your head, and reduce fatigue. Here’s 21 of our favorites. Why should you…