By: Alicia Thompson I have to admit, I was a pretty unusual kid. I grew up watching cooking shows, Martha Stewart, and “I Love Lucy.” I dreamed of being the ideal 1950s housewife with a spotless home. (I know, call me old-fashioned, but it sounded like fun to me.) I imagined some day making the detailed crafts that Martha Stewart…
31% of people with fibromyalgia suffer from this syndrome. It has been found to be 10 times more common in people with fibromyalgia than in people who do not have this condition. But what is it? Restless legs syndrome in a neurological disorder that is manifested by uncomfortable sensations in the legs that generate an irresistible desire to move them. The characteristics…
Muscle pain is one of the main symptoms of fibromyalgia. Pain, stiffness and pain often contribute to increased fatigue and even disability in many people with fibromyalgia. Many fibromyalgia sufferers discover that they have trouble staying active due to the decreased range of motion and persistent muscle pain. Several researchers have theorized that muscle trauma and injuries may actually play a role in the cause…
Multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia both involve the nervous system and cause chronic symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. However, there are crucial differences. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition. It causes the immune system to attack the central nervous system and damage the nerves’ protective coating, which is called myelin. Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects many of the body’s functions. The…
While the syndrome is often poorly understood and much of it remains a mystery, research is beginning to find observable physiological reasons for it. Undoubtedly, there is still a long way to go, however, the syndrome has a long history of misunderstandings and dismissals, so even a start in the project to find more physical connections is a good step.…
In fibromyalgia, dizziness, poor balance, and falls are common complaints. For some people, they’re a minor annoyance that crops up on occasion. In others, they can be severely debilitating and lead to regular injuries. Falling, and especially falling frequently, is a serious problem. The last thing you need when you’re already in constant pain is to hurt yourself all the time.…
Climate and fibromyalgia: How to adjust the internal thermostat? It is common for people with fibromyalgia to tell that a certain type of climate, or changes in temperature, worsen their symptoms.Many complain of being cold all the time, or hot all the time, or alternately. And it is true, several studies confirm it: this symptom is called temperature sensitivity. In patients with…
Scientists suggest another source for the painful condition that affects nine women to each man. Learn how this can change the way you handle Instead of the center, the periphery: this is the change of axis proposed by a pair of researchers regarding the physiological cause of fibromyalgia, a chronic problem that spreads pain throughout the body and affects between…
Fibro Fog in the Syndrome of Fibromyalgia and Chronic FatigueBrain fog (also called fibro-fog or cognitive dysfunction) is one of the most common complaints of people with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).For many, it can have such a big impact on their lives as pain, or fatigue.In fact, some people say that brain fog is the most disabling…
There are many areas in which people have achieved significant improvement in recent decades. And yet, there are things that seem to want to remain unknown to us, no matter how much research is being done. Fibromyalgia is one of those things. When asked about fibromyalgia, most doctors would deny its existence or shrug without knowing how to explain it. The truth is…