When anyone hear the word fibromyalgia, the first image which comes to their mind is that it is “just” chronic pain and fatigue. However in reality, those living with fibromyalgia know how much more it is. Fibromyalgia has more than 250 symptoms. Sometimes fibromyalgia can even cause symptoms that others may see as “taboo”. We asked on…
I like to compare myself to a marshmallow. I’m gooey and squidgy on the inside and on the outside – pretty much the same. I don’t have a thick skin, so like a marshmallow my exterior is only slightly more resistant than the inside. Oh and in the sun I go pretty pink. I’ve always…
Coronaviruses (COVID-19) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Most of what is known about the risk factors for COVID-19 is based on what’s been reported out of China, where the…
First off all there are two tips,one is to take care of the love ones who are consistently in pain for a long time,other ones are those who just had pain after some major surgery or after any serious accident. 1. I think pain should b considered as an enemy of both husband and wife,not as…
Fibromyalgia: For those who don’t know Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes strong extensive body pain, hypersensitivity, chronic fatigue and patient is not able to sleep properly. More women are affected but can affect people of any gender or age. Approximately 10 million people in the United States are suffering from fibromyalgia. The Diagnosis…
Breakdown: Peoples with fibromyalgia cannot walk, drive or bike very far without pain. Getting a ride is mostly not an easy task for the Fibro community. Driving requires a person to sit in a fixed position and move in some specific ways that may worsen the pain. When you are suffering from fibromyalgia, travel is also daunting…
Fibromyalgia and Dental Issues Do you hate your dentist? Well you are not alone, especially if you have FM symptoms. Get professional advice on surviving dental treatment with least FM pain. Some get a terrifying rush when seeing the words “dentist visit” on the calendar. But when you have FM, these appointments can be more…
Fibromyalgia is a Constant pain that never goes that makes you feel like crying. Living with fibromyalgia is be like a Never ever being out of pain in some part of your body or your entire body is bruised. Almost like you’ve been sleeping on a hard floor and someone was kicking you all over. I…
Grumpy Lack of sleep can turn the brightest ray of sunshine into little more than a damp squib. A cocktail of drugs aimed at making your life more tolerable can also scarily change the way you interact with others. Whether its the withdrawal symptoms of coming off a medication, side effects of starting new tablets or…
What is TENS? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a therapy sometimes used to treat localized or regional pain. During TENS therapy, electrodes deliver electrical impulses to nearby nerve pathways which can help control or relieve some types of pain. TENS is often used to treat osteoarthritis, chronic pain and postoperative pain. A personal TENS…
