When I was six years old, I was hospitalized with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. At the hospital, I was encouraged to get out of bed, get dressed, and spend as much time as possible in the playroom. I brought magazines and books up to my room to read and play with other children on the pediatric floor. There was a…
When muscles don’t relax Do you sometimes have to tense your muscles, but they won’t relax no matter what you do? This is called a muscle spasm, and many people with fibromyalgia experience this problem. In fact, some researchers consider it a major source of our pain. Spasms are different from muscle contractions, which are brief and usually painless. When…
Do you suffer from fibromyalgia and your jaw hurts when you move? Do you also suffer from headaches and neck pain? WHAT IS OROFACIAL PAIN? The orofacial area includes the mouth and face (which also includes the nose, ears, neck, and head). Pain in this part of the body can be caused by various pathologies, but most often it is caused…
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by persistent, chronic pain throughout the body. It’s certainly not a pleasant condition to have. To manage it well, it’s best to detect the warning signs as early as possible. Here are some warning signs that suggest you or someone else may have fibromyalgia. Read on to learn more… Digestive problems Fibromyalgia patients commonly report…
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, among other symptoms. It can cause significant pain and fatigue, interfering with a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Although the causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, it is estimated to affect 5 million Americans aged 18 and older. Research has shown that fibromyalgia patients often see several different doctors…
By Adrienne Dellwo Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome often go hand in hand. Due to their frequent overlap and some similar symptoms, they are often mistaken for the same condition, and as a result, sufferers are sometimes diagnosed and treated for only one. This is a real problem, for three main reasons: which require different treatment MPS trigger points can…
If you live with a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, you may be all too familiar with the frustrating and unwanted symptoms it can cause. While there’s no reason to be ashamed of the symptoms or side effects you experience, it can still be embarrassing when brain fog makes you forget what you were saying in the middle of an important…
Most women with fibromyalgia report memory problems and inability to concentrate, and most also suffer from anxiety and depression, according to a new Spanish report. Its authors recommend that their findings be further analyzed to improve the well-being of women with the disease. The study, “Cognitive Complaints in Women with Fibromyalgia: Are they due to depression or cognitive dysfunction?” It…
Many patients who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia also have a slew of other co-morbid diagnoses that overlap; skin conditions can be included in this category. In fact, those people who have been diagnosed with lupus or psoriasis are more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. An article found on belmarrahealth.com shows there seems to be a connection with nerve…
By Julia Nelson / Hypervigilance is a state of being constantly tense, on guard, and exceptionally aware of your environment. A small but growing body of research suggests that hypervigilance is a feature of fibromyalgia and may contribute to the common symptom of sensory overload. The idea is that our brains become overly aware of things, which can include painful stimuli, noises, bright…