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…

Dr Alex Robber, Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be both a relief and a daunting experience. While it’s reassuring to have an explanation for the chronic pain and fatigue you’ve been experiencing, it also marks the beginning of a journey towards managing a complex and often misunderstood condition. This article outlines the essential…

chronicillness. Have you ever noticed it takes you a couple of days to recover from a stressful event or over-exertion? A 48-hour recovery period is something you commonly hear about from people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. We don’t yet know why we need a couple of days to recover from … well, just about anything, but…

Dr Alex Robber. Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues. Managing fibromyalgia requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach due to its complex nature and varied symptoms. This blog post delves into effective strategies for managing fibromyalgia syndrome, including medical treatments, lifestyle changes, and alternative therapies, to…

Dr Alex Robber. Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. One of the key factors influencing pain perception in fibromyalgia patients is pain catastrophizing, a cognitive-emotional process where individuals anticipate or exaggerate the pain they experience. This blog post explores the relationship between pain catastrophizing and neural…

Dr Alex Robber. Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. One of the intriguing aspects of fibromyalgia research involves the role of substance P, a neuropeptide involved in pain transmission. Studies have shown that patients with fibromyalgia often have elevated levels of substance P in their cerebrospinal…

Fibromyalgia is by any measure a complex syndrome. As I have written (and continue to write) the many articles on the website, I work to answer any question that you might have, and I feel confident that the answers are here. Some of these are also answered on the Facebook postings, in videos, in the blog, or…

Notoriously difficult to diagnose, fibromyalgia causes very real pain to those affected by it despite remaining a mystery in many other ways. A musculoskeletal disorder, it’s characterized by a lowered pain threshold and extra sensitivity to situations that would cause an unaffected person no pain at all. Fibromyalgia research is constantly looking for emerging therapies that could help a patient reduce…

chronicwoman. Fibromyalgia is such an intricate illness. Currently, there is no cure, however many patients find a mixed approach to soothe flare-ups and live a normal life. Fibromyalgia manifests differently in individuals; for example, some people with fibromyalgia are sensitive to heat and others to cold, while some sufferers also face multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) or…

chronicillness. Hyperhidrosis is a condition that involves excessive sweating that isn’t the result of physical exertion or exposure to intense heat. The sweating may impact the hands or feet, underarms and even the face. In order to receive the diagnosis, patients must routinely exhibit at least one instance of intense sweating each week during wakeful hours. Close to 3…