A swollen face and hands in the mornings is a common symptom of fibromyalgia. When you have fibromyalgia, you may also experience other morning symptoms like exhaustion, stiffness, and aches. Not everyone with fibromyalgia has these morning symptoms, but they’re common. This is one of those areas medical research hasn’t yet explained. They also don’t know…
Fibromyalgia and heart health may be more closely connected than people realize. Fibromyalgia can greatly affect quality of life, and lifestyle changes due to the disease can increase the risk of problems with the heart and blood vessels, including heart attack and stroke. This article discusses how fibromyalgia is related to heart problems, what it has…
If you love someone with fibromyalgia you experience intense pain that varies from one day to the next and from one hour to the next. We can not predict that. So we want you to understand that sometimes things have to be canceled at the last minute and it bothers us as much as you…
People who suffer from fibromyalgia can all agree that they have never been told that one thing caused the onset of symptoms, and healthcare professionals agree that it does not appear to be a specific cause of fibromyalgia. However, more recently, doctors and researchers have considered trauma to be a major factor linked to the onset…
As a kid, I would lie awake at night crying because my knees ached so much I couldn’t stand it, and the muscles in my legs felt so painfully tight that even resting them on my soft sheets was unbearable. But after visiting countless doctors and enduring months of testing, I was told my legs…
Author: Candida Reece Written by Dida – TheMighty.com Try to imagine that you don’t already have a definition for the word “pain” in your mind. People often hear, or see, that word and will immediately think of pain they’ve experienced. This is where the problem begins with the average person trying to understand pain from a chronic condition….
By: Paige Wyant Fibromyalgia is a chronic, incurable condition that can cause a variety of symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue and brain fog. It is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States and between 3 to 6 percent of the global population – and celebrities are no exception. Although fibromyalgia is more common in women, it can affect…
Selena Gomez, an international superstar and advocate, has become a beacon of hope for many living with chronic illnesses. In a series of candid interviews and social media updates, Selena Gomez discusses lupus and her battle with fibromyalgia. Her openness has not only raised awareness but also inspired countless individuals navigating similar challenges. What is…
by Julia Nelson Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disorder that is characterized by widespread pain, among other symptoms. It can cause significant pain and fatigue, interfering with a person’s ability to carry out their daily activities. While the causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, it’s estimated that it affects 5 million Americans ages 18 or older. Research…
Treating a disease is one part but understanding the cause of a disease is very important. Then only we will be able to come to a proper conclusion on what remedial actions we can take. Fibromyalgia is one such condition which confuses with several symptoms varying from one person to another person based on their…
