by Julia Donnelly Sleep is defined by Merriam Webster as: The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored Sleep is defined by a fibromyalgia sufferer as: A period of time you lay uncomfortably conscious in bed, totally exhausted but unable to rest and restore Fibromyalgia is a funny (okay,…
Fibromyalgia : Surviving An Invisible Misery – FR Report
Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and…
Swollen Glands or Lymph Nodes with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
Lymph nodes or lymph glands Lymph nodes, or lymph glands, are a key part of the body’s immune system for fighting illness; they’re small pea-shaped protuberances at various points in the body, linked by the lymphatic system. When one of them swells, it’s filling with lymph fluid, a combination of white blood cells and a…
Odd Nerve Sensations in Fibromyalgia
Paresthesia We’ve all had that feeling of “pins and needles” after your leg has “fallen asleep.” Or maybe you have been awakened in the middle of the night to an utterly numb arm, only to have it begin tingling like mad after you clumsily readjust. These are the more common forms of a condition called…
Fibromyalgia – A pain in the Pelvis
Pelvic pain and trigger points Pelvic muscles and the multi-layered muscles of the pelvic floor keep our organs where they should be. That’s a big job and any number of things can lead to development of TrPs that cause muscle dysfunction and pain. Myofascial trigger points are one of the greatest aggravators of chronic pelvic…
Fibromyalgia Intensifies Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
by M G Rana, MD. Fibromyalgia and its comorbidities Fibromyalgia (FM) is a relatively well-known musculoskeletal disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep issues. However, few are aware of its comorbidities. The frequent pain and other symptoms normally associated with FM can be further exacerbated when occurring along with ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), psoriatic…
Microglia in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“It’s not about what the FDA-approved treatments directly target. Fibromyalgia is about neuroinflammation in the central nervous system [CNS],” said Younger, who is associate professor of psychology and director of the Neuroinflammation, Pain and Fatigue Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “The key to treatment is to reduce that inflammatory process in the…
The Problem of dairy for Fibromyalgia sufferers
There are several diseases, including Fibromyalgia, that are adversely affected by the ingestion of milk. These comprise asthma, diabetes, migraines, osteoporosis, prostate problems, rheumatoid arthritis, sinus conditions, tuberculosis, colon cancer, etc. The problem of dairy for Fibromyalgia sufferers There are between 25 to 27 different proteins contained in milk products. One primary protein called Casein…
Negotiations With My Body: Inside the Mind of Someone With Chronic Illnesses
As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, I spend quite a bit of time negotiating with my body. There are days I feel like I just can’t anymore, and days I’m determined to never give up. The range of emotions is broad. I’ve been through them all, and have many coping mechanisms I use. One of…
EBV Is The Possible Cause Of Fibromyalgia, Research
It’s estimated that 9 in 10 adults have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus at some point in their lives. For most people, the virus doesn’t cause any serious symptoms. Odds are good that if you were infected with it at some point, you actually had no idea at the time. But for some, the virus can be…