Dr Alex Robber, Introduction Fibromyalgia is often associated with its most well-known symptoms, such as widespread pain and chronic fatigue. However, those living with the condition know that it encompasses a much broader range of symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. This article explores 10 lesser-known symptoms of fibromyalgia, shedding light on the hidden…

There is still a lot of misunderstanding around fibromyalgia because up until recently, the condition wasn’t widely accepted as a real illness. However, with more and more celebrities coming out and disclosing their fibromyalgia diagnosis, the condition has once again come to the limelight. The more vocal celebrities are about their struggle with fibromyalgia or other chronic…

chronicillness, Fibromyalgia is one of the most common types of chronic pain disorders. It is estimated that more than 5 million people in the United States have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is destroying more and more lives each day. There is not enough awareness to make others see that this is not invisible. Please take some time and pass this along so others can see this…

Although fibromyalgia symptoms are often written off as being sleepy, it’s really a much more serious disorder than it seems. With over 5 million Americans over the age of 18 diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia requires more treatment than just taking a nap. Finding the right treatment depends on the individual, but the risks of not treating Fibromyalgia at all can…

chronicillness, The unexplained pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is the result of a mismatch between sensory and motor systems, new research suggests. In a study published in the journal Rheumatology, researchers asked patients to look at a reflection of one arm whilst moving their other in a different direction which was hidden behind the mirror. This created…

chronicillness Fibromyalgia symptoms can mask the presence of chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints of the pelvis and spine, according to new research. The study, titled “Prevalence of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study With Application of the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society Classification Criteria,” was published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.It highlights the importance…

Fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic disorder behind osteoarthritis and, though still widely misunderstood, is now considered to be a lifelong central nervous system disorder, which is responsible for amplified pain that shoots through the body in those who suffer from it. Daniel Clauw, M.D., professor of anesthesiology, University of Michigan, analyzed the neurological basis for fibromyalgia in a plenary session addressed today at…

According to a study titled “Lengthened Cutaneous Silent Period in Fibromyalgia Suggesting Central Sensitization as a Pathogenesis” and published in the journal PLOS One, dysfunction in spinal cord processing may be responsible for pain in fibromyalgia (FM) patients. Among other side effects, Fibromyalgia is portrayed by chronic widespread pain, but the root cause that is responsible for…

chronicillness, Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome defined by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, sleep dysfunction, and cognitive dysfunction. Fibromyalgia pain dysfunction involves increased sensitivity to pain known as hyperalgesia for example. But we all feel hypersensitive to another stimulus as well. And many of us mention things like sound sensitivity and light sensitivity. Well, there was a 2014 study that demonstrated…

Dr Alex Robber Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of pain in fibromyalgia has been a challenge for researchers and healthcare providers. However, advances in neuroimaging techniques, particularly functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), have provided new insights into the augmented…