By admin – September 28, 2018 0 18 If you do not know me well enough or you are part of my family, it is possible that on some occasions you have come to think that I am pretending to be sick. Maybe you think that you can not be continually tired or that it…
Dysautonomia Syndrome in People with Fibromyalgia
By admin On September 28, 2018 In Uncategorized Leave a comment Unfortunately, many fibromyalgia sufferers experience at least one form of dysautonomia syndrome and it can be a very serious problem for them. What Happens with Dysautonomia Syndrome Your body is constantly working. It does a long list of amazing things without you even thinking about it consciously. You breathe…
7 Tips That May Help Alleviate Fibromyalgia Pain: Diet, Stress Management, And More
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a serious condition that is accompanied by pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Scientists don’t know what causes fibromyalgia, but heredity seems to play a role. The symptoms of fibromyalgia may develop after stress, physical trauma, or illnesses. Living with fibromyalgia can be very challenging, but you can take several steps to…
21 Symptoms Kids With Fibromyalgia Had That Were Brushed Off as ‘Growing Pains
As a kid, I would lie awake at night crying because my knees ached so much I couldn’t stand it, and the muscles in my legs felt so painfully tight that even resting them on my soft sheets was unbearable. But after visiting countless doctors and enduring months of testing, I was told my legs…
The Different Stages of Fibromyalgia (6th is so Scary…!)
19 A lot of us have come together on this site and others.. because we all have one thing in common…FIBROMYALGIA.. FIBRO-MY-ALGIA, sometime in our past, recent or further …we have been told we have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons,…
FIBROMYALGIA IS DECLARED AS A NEW LONG TERM DISABILITY
After osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic disease.However, it is difficult to choose the previous fibromyalgia because its symptoms fluctuate. This condition mainly affects women than men. It is characterized by pain in the body accompanied by stiffness and fatigue. According to Daniel Clauw, MD, professor of anesthesiology at the University of Michigan,…
30 Things Only People With Fibromyalgia Tend to Understand
If you live with fibromyalgia, you can describe the symptoms you experience to your doctor and tell your friends and family how the illness affects your ability to participate in everyday activities. But unless they have the condition themselves, it’s just about impossible for them to truly understand what fibro is like. It usually takes…
Please Don’t Roll Your Eyes at Me When I Tell You I Have Fibromyalgia
I don’t usually tell people I have fibromyalgia because this admission is usually accompanied by the eye roll. Fibromyalgia is a unique illness in that many people, including physicians, think we’re making it up. In their mind, fibromyalgia doesn’t exist. It’s all in our heads. We need to get counseling, or we’re looking for drugs….
Why Do People Get Confused? Fibromyalgia is Actually Not an Autoimmune Disease
You may have seen some conflicting information regarding fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. Some people will tell you it is considered to be an autoimmune disease, others will tell you it’s not. However, you must know that physicians do not consider fibromyalgia to be an autoimmune disease. The cause of this debilitating disease is not known…
27 Real Symptoms of Fibromyalgia That Aren’t Just In Your Head
Fibromyalgia is a widespread chronic pain syndrome that occurs mostly in women 20 to 50 years old. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases estimates that five million people in the U.S. suffer from fibromyalgia. Even though it’s so wide-spread, the cause of fibromyalgia is still unclear, and fibromyalgia symptoms can be just as varied and…