14 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia That Every Women Should Know

Fibromyalgia is a very real health condition with several people. As one of the more discomforting and traumatic diseases, it causes widespread and chronic pain throughout the body. The pain is often accompanied by mood or memory problems, fatigue and tiredness. Till now doctors are unsure about the causes of fibromyalgia although inflammation if one…

New cannabis patch for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain treatment

Two new medications have been developed for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain treatment by a company specializing in cannabis-based medicines. A Transdermal patch is placed on the skin and into the blood stream for the medication of fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain. The patched promote healing to an injured area of the body….

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

Study finds unique ‘molecular signature’ for often-misdiagnosed disease For the first time, researchers have evidence that fibromyalgia can be reliably detected in blood samples – work they hope will pave the way for a simple, fast diagnosis. In a study that appears in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, researchers from The Ohio State University report success in…

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, said…

Fatigue and Fibromyalgia: How You Can Live a Normal Life

When you live with fibromyalgia, having chronic or persistent fatigue is one of the most common symptoms. Other than aches and pains, going throughout your day feeling constantly exhausted is one of the main issues that people suffering from fibromyalgia have to deal with. In this article, we’re going to discuss how fatigue is for…

Call for fibromyalgia to be recogised as long-term disability

Campaigners have called on the Government to recognise fibromyalgia as a long-term disability. It is estimated that tens of thousands of people in Ireland suffer with the condition, which is characterised by widespread pain and fatigue and can be difficult to diagnose. College student Merissa Appel, 25, lives with fibromyalgia. She says she is in constant…

How to Lose Weight When You Have Fibromyalgia

By Addison Johnson Losing weight with fibromyalgia can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. In the United States, there are at least five million adults who struggle with the debilitating disease of fibromyalgia. Many of these sufferers are also overweight or obese. Often, being overweight or obese is a symptom of the…

Fibromyalgia, the Optic Nerve, and Neuro-degeneration

Are the eyes the window to whatever’s going wrong with the brain in fibromyalgia? Research published in 2015 and 2016 suggests that it just might be. Fibromyalgia is widely believed to be a condition of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal column. It also includes the eyes and the structures that help our…

6 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia That Seem Unbelievable To Others

Fibromyalgia can be a difficult one to explain. When there’s an estimated 200-300 different symptoms that any one person can have, there’s no way you’re going to be able to convey all of those in one conversation. Here I thought I would make a list of just a few symptoms that seem unbelievable to other…

Lady Gaga Shines a Light on Fibromyalgia: “Chronic Pain Is No Joke”

How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix this month, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be…