People with fibromyalgia have chronic pain that results from inflamed muscle and tissue.  Fibromyalgia causes painful and achy spots in the muscle and can prevent people from being active.  Pain can range from mild to severe, and some people who have fibromyalgia have a hard time getting out of bed. Aside from chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia can also lead to…

It’s something that nobody likes to talk about, but suffering chronic pain very often goes hand in hand with gastrointestinal and/or urinary problems. For people with CRPS the statistics are stark, with in excess of 90% of sufferers reporting a variety of ongoing gastric issues including constipation, diarrhoea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dysphagia and even faecal incontinence. Urinary problems are also reported frequently by people suffering chronic…

The pain that remains consistent for almost three to six months is commonly known as chronic pain. This is a very common pain. Chronic pain affects millions of people every year. The pain affects various parts of the body like joints, head, back, or shoulders. The pain can have various patterns; sometimes a person can have various shapes of the pain…

Introduction Morgan Freeman, one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, is known for his powerful performances and distinctive voice. However, behind the scenes, Freeman has been battling a challenging and often misunderstood condition: fibromyalgia. Developed after a car accident, his journey with fibromyalgia highlights his resilience and determination. This article delves into Freeman’s experience, the impact of…

By: Dr Alex Robber While fibromyalgia is often thought to be a body disease, many individuals suffer from brain-related diseases. For example, there is something called hyperreflexia in many individuals with fibromyalgia. Hyperreflexia has a relationship to the brain and nervous system as a neurological symptom. The situation can be difficult to live with while it’s…

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…

“Nothing vivifies, and nothing kills, like emotions”, Joseph Roux It’s almost the end of December already and I missed writing a blog in November. Seems I was trying to recover from the many crises (or at least perceived crises) in my life. The physiotherapist (Nick) said my nervous system was “completely exhausted” and to rest. For the past few weeks things…

Fibromyalgia Remission: Does It Ever Go Away? Many people with fibromyalgia notice that their pain is not constant. In fact, the symptoms and pain of fibromyalgia come and go in unpredictable cycles. Does Fibromyalgia Go Away and Come Back? Interestingly, doctors and researchers don’t have an exact answer as to why fibromyalgia is inconsistent. Much like other…

By: Dr Alex Robber By seeing our bodies to be ideal mechanisms, we can be confused and surprised. Even specialists can’t understand what’s going on in our body sometimes. However, there have to be resolved some mysteries. Therefore sometimes the most prevalent things seem mysterious and how much job scientists have done about it, they will…

Avoir le bon médecin spécialiste de la fibromyalgie peut faire la différence entre lutter silencieusement contre la douleur ou gérer votre maladie en toute confiance. Que vous veniez d’être diagnostiqué ou que vous vous sentiez dépassé par votre longue liste de prescriptions qui ne semblent pas faire grand-chose, il n’est jamais trop tard pour faire vos recherches et changer…