Severe fatigue, migraine headache, insomnia and other common signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. We often tend to consider muscle pain and joint pain as a part of our lifestyle rather than a sign of an underlying health problem. And this is the reason you ignore the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, which is often characterised by acute…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia? How are they diagnosed? ANSWER: Both of the conditions you mention are chronic pain disorders, meaning they cause pain that lasts for long periods of time and can be difficult to manage. Myofascial pain syndrome involves mainly muscular pain; whereas, fibromyalgia includes more widespread body pain, along with other…
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a long-term disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points in specific parts of the body. It’s a condition that can be as perplexing as it is painful, leading many to ask, “Is fibromyalgia real?” Despite being historically misunderstood, fibromyalgia is a very real medical condition, recognized by major health…
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a syndrome characterized by generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain for more than 3 months duration. The patient with fibromyalgia suffers from hyperalgesia in specific points (tender points), fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, cognitive dysfunction, and gastrointestinal disorders. These symptoms cause a reduction…
Covid-19, as we all know, shows side effects even after you’ve had the infection. It can trigger painful fibromyalgia, a rheumatic condition characterized by joint stiffness and pain, fatigue, irregular sleep patterns, and muscle aches. Read on to know more. Those who have battled Covid-19 are aware of the various complications that can arise in…
There’s still a lot that isn’t known about fibromyalgia, which may be why myths about the condition persist. By Quinn Phillips Medically ReviewedSamir Dalvi, MD Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder of the central nervous system that involves pain throughout the body, as well as fatigue. Everyone who has fibromyalgia experiences it differently, which is one reason misunderstandings…
Research suggests that this chronic pain disorder may be connected to digestive health. Certain dietary changes might help alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms. By Kate Jackson Medically Reviewed Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD If you have fibromyalgia and also experience digestive issues, your gut problems may be more than a coincidence. “There’s a definite correlation between gut health…
Cold and flu season is trying for everyone, but perhaps more so when you’re living with fibromyalgia, a condition with flu-like symptoms. By Madeline R. Vann, MPH, LPCMedically Reviewed Farrokh Sohrabi, MD Updated on February 7, 2018FacebookTwitterPinterestCopy Link It’s cold and flu season again. And if you’re living with fibromyalgia, this time of year can be…
Eating whole foods and avoiding food additives may ease fibromyalgia symptoms. By Stephanie StephensMedically Reviewed Samir Dalvi, MD The foods you eat can have a big impact on how you feel, and that’s especially true when you are trying to manage different health conditions. There are plenty of heart-healthy diets, for example, or guides to…
By Julie Lynn MarksMedically Reviewed Samir Dalvi, MD Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue. Although the condition is often grouped in the same category of disorders such as arthritis, it doesn’t cause damage to joints or other tissue. Instead of being caused by inflammation, fibromyalgia…
