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Top benefits of using cannabis pain patch for fibromyalgia and diabetic nerve pain

Cannabis has been used as a multi-use homeopathic remedy for centuries. Over time, evidence suggests that the plant was an herbal remedy for psycho-neurological disorders, breast cancer, rheumatism, sexual disorders, and labor-related painful complications. Now, this old tool has a new and modern application. A cannabis patch is now available for patients with fibromyalgia and diabetic nerve pain. […]

Distinct Pain Signature Seen in People With Fibromyalgia

By Thomas G. Ciccone   Interview with Tor D. Wager, PhD Historically, fibromyalgia (FM) lacks a definitive explanation for its underlying mechanisms of action,1 and has little consensus on objective, consistent physiological characteristics to define the condition for patients and physicians.2 Given the range of widespread, generalized symptoms, making a diagnosis of FM poses an ongoing challenge, despite its prevalence.3 Findings […]

Fibromyalgia and shortness of breath

People with fibromyalgia don’t breathe properly Research has shown that shortness of breath (dyspnea) is common in people living with Fibromyalgia. While I was working in direct care, gong to people’s houses to assist them, I was asked many times – why are you “out of breath”?  I was not even aware I was short […]

Why Anti-inflammatories Don’t Work For Fibromyalgia?

Anti-inflammatory drugs are usually the very first medication doctors prescribe to fibromyalgia patients to help alleviate their pain. It is also what many fibromyalgia patients would turn to during early years of their condition. However, it wouldn’t take long for many to realize that this class of drugs are not effective for fibromyalgia. What are […]

Trump Issues Health Care Executive Order To Make America Great Again

Since March of 2010, the American people have had to suffer under the incredible economic burden of the Affordable Care Act—Obamacare. This legislation, passed by totally partisan votes in the House and Senate and signed into law by the most divisive and partisan President in American history, has tragically but predictably resulted in runaway costs, […]

I am in pain and I can’t sleep: Fibromyalgia and sleep issues

Posted by Laci Michaud Fibromyalgia and sleep What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is thought to be the result of overactive nerves. It is a condition that results in chronic widespread pain and tenderness all over the body.  So what exactly does that mean?“Chronic” means that the pain lasts a long time, at least 3 […]

11 Honest Signs You Actually Have Anxiety And It’s Not Just ‘Stress’

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson 1. You frequently find yourself thinking and fretting about things that happened weeks or months ago. You can’t seem to let go of things from the past no matter how hard you try to clear your mind. Whether it’s about an argument with a friend, or a confrontation you had with your boyfriend, […]

Trump Administration Orders Communications Blackout For US Scientists

  By Robin Andrews Science and reason are up for one hell of a fight under the Trump administration. We now live in the Orwellian world of “alternative facts”, which are like facts, but bullshit. It’s surely only a matter of time before the Ministry of Truth is set up. Right off the bat, controversial […]

Enormous Skittles Accident Reveals Bizarre Cow Conspiracy

Before we begin, a disclaimer. We are almost certain that this is not a fake news story. Good. Now that’s out of the way, we can reveal to you that there is a deep, dark, and delicious conspiracy going on in the United States, one so convoluted that it would make the writers behind House […]

The 3 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain and Its Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition. It remains one of the hardest illness to be diagnosed as it surfaces as different types of pain and symptoms in different individuals. Its symptoms aside, experts explain the three types of fibromyalgia pain: Hyperalgesia, Allodynia and Painful Paresthesia. Hyperalgesia   This medical term refers to an excess of […]

The Link Between Anxiety and Fibromyalgia. You Should Be Aware

Eileen Bailey Health Guide A number of studies have shown a link between anxiety and fibromyalgia, however, the nature of the link is not yet understood. Some experts, according to a report, “Fibromyalgia,” in The New York Times, “believe that fibromyalgia is not a disease, but is rather a chronic pain condition brought on by […]

What Fibro Sufferers Want You to Know About Anxiety-Fibro

Understanding Life With Anxiety and Fibromyalgia Many, if not most, fibromyalgia sufferers also suffer from anxiety. It is not difficult to understand why being in constant pain can make a person feel stressed, or even anxious. But the link between fibromyalgia and anxiety goes much deeper than that. Everyone is different, but in some cases it […]

WHAT EVERY FIBROMYALGIA SUFFERER OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING A SHOWER

by JB For most people who don’t live with chronic pain conditions, a shower in the morning helps them feel refreshed, fully awake and ready for the day. Unfortunately, this isn’t the experience that many fibromyalgia sufferers have. It seems like such a small thing, but when you’re living with this condition, even taking a […]