Fibromyalgia

If you love someone with fibromyalgia, experience intense pain that varies from day to day and hour to hour. We cannot predict this. So we want you to understand that sometimes things have to be canceled at the last minute and that bothers us as much as you do. We want you to know that we have […]

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that makes daily activities challenging. One of the biggest struggles for people with fibromyalgia is finding a balance between activity and rest. Many people push themselves too hard on “good days”, only to suffer from increased pain, fatigue, and flare-ups afterward. So, what happens when you do too much with fibromyalgia? Overexertion can lead to severe physical and mental

The pain of fibromyalgia might be eased with injections of the painkiller lidocaine, a new study suggests. People with fibromyalgia complain of chronic pain throughout their body as well as increased sensitivity to pain. Doctors often have trouble treating this pain because it’s unclear what causes it, the study authors noted. In the new study, injecting lidocaine into peripheral tissues — such as the muscles in the shoulders or buttocks —

By Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN Reviewed by Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something is wrong. People feel pain from time to time, but chronic pain is different. It’s a type of pain that is ongoing and typically lasts longer than six months. What is chronic pain? Pain

For those living with fibromyalgia, the search for effective, med-free pain relief is ongoing. Among emerging options, ice baths are gaining attention. Ice baths can offer temporary relief from chronic fibromyalgia pain by reducing inflammation and nerve sensitivity—learn how long the relief lasts and how to use cold therapy safely. What Is a Fibromyalgia Ice Bath? A fibromyalgia ice bath

Editor’s note: Any medical information included is based on a personal experience. For questions or concerns regarding health, please consult a doctor or medical professional. Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness most commonly known for causing widespread pain, fatigue and brain fog. However, the disease is complex – it can cause a multitude of symptoms and is often accompanied by comorbid conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome

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

  A drug widely used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy has been linked with an increase in cases of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. A team from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Arizona State University, and the MetroHealth Medical Center in the US crunched the numbers on 26,416 records of patients with

Postnasal Drip in Fibromyalgia: The Overlooked Connection Fibromyalgia is a complex and multisystem disorder known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. However, many people with fibromyalgia also experience chronic postnasal drip—a condition in which mucus from the nasal passages drips down the back of the throat, causing irritation, coughing, and congestion. While postnasal drip is often linked to allergies, sinus infections, or environmental