Do you suffer from chronic fatigue and muscle aches ? You may suffer from fibromyalgia. It is estimated that 5 million American adults suffer from this condition. Among these adults, 90 % of the persons affected are women. Unfortunately, this chronic condition can be extremely difficult to treat. The researchers originally thought the symptoms weren’t…
Fibromyalgia has been a mysterious disease, causing pain throughout the body and deep in tissues with no apparent cause. A large proportion of the medical community has believed that the disease was psychosomatic, and people essentially think that they are in pain. But a small biopharmaceutical company, Intidyn, or Integrated Tissue Dynamics, has found what…
Yet chronic pain and chronic illness are often invisible. In many cases, there are no visible casts, rashes, or runny noses. People with chronic pain often appear “normal,” perhaps only a little more fragile or sad than average. I suffered from chronic headaches for four and a half years and chronic hip pain for two…
Fibromyalgia is estimated to affect nearly 6 million, or 1 in 50, people. Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog or cognitive impairment, depression, and painful tender points throughout the body. Conventional medicine has yet to discover the cause of fibromyalgia and only offers to treat the…
In 2017, Lady Gaga shared on Twitter that she suffered from fibromyalgia and “wanted to raise awareness” about the debilitating condition. She has since rescheduled tours due to the intense nerve pain she suffers from fibromyalgia, revealing to Vogue, “I get so irritated by people who don’t believe fibromyalgia is real,” the singer said. “For…
Having a chronic illness such as fibromyalgia really does take its toll on you, especially when you have a ton of other stuff along with it like me. It waxes and wanes but it never goes away, at least it doesn’t for me. Right now I must say it’s as bad as it has ever…
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, leading to widespread pain, fatigue, and sensitivity. While it is often associated with joint and muscle discomfort, many individuals with fibromyalgia also experience pelvic pain—a lesser-known but highly disruptive symptom. Pelvic pain in fibromyalgia can manifest as deep aching, sharp cramps,…
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that progresses through different stages, ranging from mild (Stage 1) to severe (Stage 4). While some individuals remain in earlier stages, others experience worsening symptoms over time. So, what is Stage 3 fibromyalgia? This stage is characterized by severe pain, chronic fatigue, cognitive dysfunction (“fibro fog“), and a reduced ability to perform daily activities. People in this stage…
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness. Among the most common and painful areas affected by fibromyalgia are the tender points at the back of the neck. These spots can make simple movements like turning the head, lifting objects, or even resting against a pillow extremely uncomfortable. Neck tenderness in fibromyalgia…
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer that is available in generic form as well as under the brand names Flexeril and Amrix. It’s considered a second-line treatment for fibromyalgia. This drug is a derivative of tricyclic antidepressants, which are commonly prescribed for this condition, and has similar, mild effects. Cyclobenzaprine isn’t approved by the U.S. Food and…
