By Adrienne Dellwo | Reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD You hear a lot about “fibromyalgia pain,” but it’s not that simple—those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) experience several kinds of pain. Medically speaking, only a few of the pain types listed here have names and definitions. But just as Eskimos have several words for snow, we need to have several ways to name,…

BY JULIA NELSON Many fibromyalgia patients often complain about having issues with their ears. Are these two issues related? The problem is that most people who are being affected by fibromyalgia often feed horrible and they often tend to think that they just have another problem to deal with rather than this being in direct correlation…

Author: Cat (Contributor at theMighty.com) Having a chronic illness such as Fibromyalgia Disease really does take its toll on you, especially when you have a ton of other stuff along with it like me. It waxes and wanes but it never goes away, at least it doesn’t for me. Right now I must say it’s as bad as it has ever been…

By: Erin Migdol Fibromyalgia manifests itself in different ways for different patients, but most can agree that all the symptoms are life-altering. It’s not always clear how (or if) they can be treated, and the physical challenges can all too easily turn into emotional challenges as the things you used to do become more and…

When being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, one of the first thoughts to go through your head is, ‘Is this illness progressive?’ Many Doctors have done research into whether Fibromyalgia is a progressive illness like it’s sister illnesses MS and Lupus. However the jury is still out on this and many doctors will tell you that Fibro is…

 fibro warriors can agree on is that your lifestyle usually changes after fibro enters your world. If you don’t have fibro you might be able to stay out late or get ready in the morning without thinking twice, but with fibro, you may realize making small changes to your routine can actually lead to less…

If you have fibromyalgia, you know that pain and various sensations of pain can affect any part of the body.  However, the head is one area that can bring additional challenges. I like to say “this is the area where we think, express ourselves, and interact with the world around us” If you are not…

BY JULIA NELSON There are some really alarming conditions that even doctors can’t expect to happen. Moreover, these conditions are considered very dangerous. Therefore, “rheumatoid warning signs” are the reasons to consult your doctor to identify the patient’s overall condition. Your doctor then decides if your condition is really serious to take any urgent treatment or…

BY JULIA NELSON Overall six million Americans are affected by fibromyalgia till now. The strong pain all over the body especially the tender points is felt during this disorder. A person gains a condition of consistent pain, fatigue, sleeping disorders, and sometimes develops a state of depression and anxiety. The stress problem may also come from…

BY JULIA NELSON Guest Post by Henna. Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder, characterized by severe muscle pain, fatigue, memory loss, and other issues. Medical science has many theories about this muscle condition. While the Arthritis Foundation considers Fibromyalgia as one of the hundred forms of arthritis, due to its classic symptoms of joint and muscle pain,…

BY JULIA NELSON Living with fibromyalgia can sometimes seem almost impossible. It is a chronic disorder defined by pain and fatigue. So, you might wonder how will working out help in easing the pain of this long-term rheumatic disorder. You might doubt that you have enough strength to withstand the ache of working out, but exercising…

BY JULIA NELSON The Social Chamber of the TSJ of Catalonia has considered in a recent judgment, , fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is grounds for declaring the “permanent disability”. The statement refers to a case of a woman, operaria chemical industry, which suffered a picture of recurrent major depression without psychotic symptoms serious nature,…

BY JULIA NELSON Recently, one of our Facebook followers asked why pain from fibromyalgia would disappear while in the water. She simply went swimming in a lake and noticed that her pain was gone while she was in the water. A commenter replied that she swims once per week in cold water and that relieves her fibro…

BY JULIA NELSON Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood illness, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors alike. I know because I’ve seen it from both sides—as both a physician and a woman with the illness myself. This common chronic disease is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It’s estimated that 5 million Americans currently suffer from…

Are you at risk for developing or exacerbating your fibromyalgia? Could you be at risk for developing fibromyalgia? Do you already have it and have episodes where the pain seems to intensify? Approximately 6 million Americans suffer from this illness. That’s a lot of pain! Below are certain things that may lead you to develop…

From fibro shacks to shimmering high rises: The evolution of the Gold Coast ELICIA MURRAY twitter pinterest In old black-and-white photos, the Gold Coast of the 1950s is almost unrecognisable from today’s shimmering metropolis, unless the viewer has a keen eye for that sweeping stretch of white sand and distant hinterland. The low-rise fibro shacks…

Fibromyalgia Stage 1:  In this Fibromyalgia Stage you started experiencing pain and fatigue more than before, you’re not sure what is going on but you hurt and you are tired.You can hold a job, you can make it through your day, but you know something isn’t right…so it’s something you’re going to start researching. Fibromyalgia…

The pain of fibromyalgia can easily derail your whole life. It is an agonizing and seemingly endless experience that leaves you unable to do the things others see as acquired. But while this pain is the most noticeable symptom and one that usually sends people to the doctor for the first time, there are a lot of…