by Julia Nelson Fibromyalgia can be a weird illness. Your doctor may say that fatigue and pain are the only real symptoms of fibro, but you can’t help but wonder if your latest uncomfortable symptoms can be attributed to your illness. Here are some of the rare symptoms of fibromyalgia that you might experience. Rare symptoms…
by Julia Nelson Do you ever feel like your bones are on fire? What about the top of your leg or your back, maybe even under the skin? Some fibromyalgia patients feel like lava is being pumped through their veins rather than blood. They might even have a burning sensation in their brain, which is hard…
by Julia Nelson One of the many questions asked about fibromyalgia is whether this condition is a disability or not. There is no doubt that fibromyalgia pain can get so severe that it makes performing usual tasks difficult and even impossible. As such, patients often see their fibromyalgia as a form of disability, preventing them from…
by Julia Nelson Anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia is familiar with the common symptoms — aches and pains, chronic fatigue, brain fog, etc. — but here are some facts about the disease you may not know. We’ve put together this list with help from fibromyalgialiving.today and verywell.com. 1. Fibromyalgia is the most common pain disorder in the U.S.It’s been estimated that more than…
by Julia Nelson Imagine that how hard it is to accept that nothing seems to fix the condition going on in your body regardless of how much time you are spending and how much excessive amounts of money you are spending on doctors, appointments and medication. If you are lucky enough, one day you get the…
by Julia Nelson Fibromyalgia is a devastating condition, and it’s one that is often underdiagnosed. Many adults with the condition can have a hard time getting their condition recognized by doctors. That’s partly because the medical establishment simply doesn’t know that much about the condition, and partly because the symptoms are often difficult to separate from…
by Julia Nelson Many people are unaware of how devastating fibromyalgia can be for the patient. Below are 15 Fibromyalgia signs and symptoms. 1. Extreme Fatigue: Feeling exhausted upon waking after a long night’s sleep is common for people with fibromyalgia. People with Fibromyalgia signs often describe fatigue as being draining or like carrying dead weight….
by Julia Nelson Author: Rida Hassan Dealing with insurance companies consistently and seeing a way to deny the claims is one of the toughest things about any long lasting illness. In case of fibromyalgia, it is true as many insurance providers are doubtful about it. When you want to get fibromyalgia covered, you need to suppose…
by Julia Nelson A chronic condition known as fibromyalgia, sometimes known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is characterized by intense feelings of pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. In the United States, almost four million people live with fibromyalgia. Patients can treat and manage their symptoms by medication, treatment, and dietary modifications even though the cause of…
by Julia Nelson Hypervigilance is a state of being constantly tense, on guard, and exceptionally aware of your environment. A small but growing body of research suggests that hypervigilance is a feature of fibromyalgia and may contribute to the common symptom of sensory overload. The idea is that our brains become overly aware of things, which can…