By admin  On October 19, 2017 In Fibromyalgia Tagged fibro Leave a comment  If you are struggling with pain, you may be thinking about whether or not you struggle with a disease known as fibromyalgia. So what are the first signs of fibromyalgia? This disease has a number of different symptoms, and because of this, it’s important for us to try and understand what the first signs of fibromyalig are before we make a judgment call on whether or not this may be the problem that we are having. In this article, we’re going to explore the most common…

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By admin  On January 20, 2018 In chronic Leave a comment  By Andrew McVagh Shoulder pain is really just pain in the joints and muscles in the shoulder area that may or may not limit what your arm can due. Much of this pain originates in the tissues and bones in the shoulder, and you might also only feel the pain in the middle of a physical activity or when you move your arms.  Other times you might feel pain in your shoulder nonstop. There are multiple questions you probably have if you suffer from shoulder pain,…

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admin January 19, 2018 0 Comments Uncategorized BY KATE SUPINO Fibromyalgia is a disorder that affects over ten million Americans. Like any disease, if fibromyalgia is caught early, doctors can prevent it from progressing or getting worse. You don’t want to wait until it is too late. How would you know if you have fibromyalgia? What are the symptoms? Well, before you read about the symptoms and causes of fibromyalgia, it is important that you understand what the disorder is. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic pain condition that is known…

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By admin  On August 9, 2017 In Fibro Tagged fibro Leave a comment  YALGIA Fibromyalgia Pain Relief Approved Drugs:People with Fibromyalgia Pain Relief are typically treated with pain medicines, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and sleep medicines. In June 2007, Lyrica (pregabalin) became the first FDA-approved drug for specifically treating Fibromyalgia Pain Relief.A year later, in June 2008, Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) became the second; and in January 2009.   Savella (milnacipran HCI) became the third.Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella reduce pain and improve function in some people with fibromyalgia.While those with Fibromyalgia Pain Relief have been shown to experience pain differently…

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By medlineplus  On January 19, 2018 In Chronic pain Leave a comment  A new study suggests a hyperreactive brain network may be the underlying cause of chronic pain in fibromyalgia. The report shows that brain networks of fibromyalgia patients have an underlying hypersensitivity that leads them to overreact to stimulation in an explosive, widespread, and synchronized manner. This type of response is called explosive synchronization (ES), a phenomena that occurs both in biological and physical networks, such as during seizures or power grid failures. The study, “Functional Brain Network Mechanism of Hypersensitivity in Chronic Pain,” was published in…

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BY JULIA NELSON · PUBLISHED JANUARY 17, 2018 · UPDATED JANUARY 17, 2018 In 2014, a survey of more than 1,300 fibromyalgia patients by the National Pain Foundation and National Pain Report found medical marijuana is more effective than Lyrica, Cymbalta or Savella, the three drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the disorder. (If you’re curious about the effectiveness of Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella, then you might be interested in my post, “Why your fibro meds aren’t working.”) There’s growing anecdotal evidence that marijuana relieves fibromyalgia pain, but actual research is still scant. Cannabis…

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By: Erica Jacques If you’re experiencing chronic pain, a doctor may recommend that you have a nerve block, a temporary or permanent procedure that disrupts specific nerve activity. It can help diagnose or treat certain types of neuropathic pain, or pain caused by nerve dysfunction or damage. Nerve blocks may be performed by injecting chemicals or anesthetics to the area or by deliberately cutting or damaging certain parts of the nerve. Many people receive nerve blocks without even knowing it. For example, dentists commonly use nerve-blocking agents such as novocaine to numb the…

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By: Wyatt Redd We usually think of ourselves as having five senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. But for some people, it’s a little more complicated. If you have a condition known as synesthesia, you might actually taste things that you see, or feel things that you hear. Or you may even see colors that other people don’t see. There’s a lot that we don’t understand about the condition, but some people have suggested that there may be a link between synesthesia and fibromyalgia. And you may have heard somewhere that…

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Fibromaygia/Chronic Pain By Dr. Fateh Malik  – July 14, 2017 16817 0 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter   Is your partner coping with the aches and pains of fibromyalgia? These strategies can help your relationship thrive. Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition marked by pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and cognitive disruptions, affects women disproportionally more than men — about 80 percent of fibromyalgia patients are women. And that means that many men are in need of education about the condition, along with coping strategies. Jeffrey Gorelick, MD, an internist and clinical…

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Some people do not realize that their fibromyalgia and vision problems may be related.  While there is no way to determine with certainty that vision problems are exacerbated by your fibromyalgia, it is common for those of us living with fibromyalgia and its primary co-conditions to experience a variety of issues related to the eyes. Here is a list of some problems that are commonly reported: Dry eyes Blurry vision Difficulty focusing the eyes Pain in or around the eyes Light sensitivity Vision interference (seeing lines, lights, etc.) Some fibromyalgia patients…

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