Fibromyalgia is a syndrome marked by fatigue, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Researchers estimate that approximately five million people suffer from the
Date:November 18, 2016 Source:University of Colorado at BoulderSummary:Over the last decade, neuroscientists have largely come to believe that physical pain and social pain are processed by the brain
This new understanding of fibromyalgia will hopefully lead to better treatments, doctors and researchers say. (Photo: Josh T. Reynolds for USA TODAY) STORY HIGHLIGHTS For decades, doctors told patients
If you hurt all over and feel worn out, you may have stress on muscle fibers what leads to the formation of Trigger Points in muscles innervated by sciatic
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.Medical Director, Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers Dear Readers, Here are five common “no no’s” people mistakenly do when trying to manage fibromyalgia. Do any sound like you?
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.Medical Director, Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers Dear Readers, Here are five common “no no’s” people mistakenly do when trying to manage fibromyalgia. Do any sound like you?
Three years ago, my doctor said the F-word… that’s right, fibromyalgia. I ignored her. But for the last year I have been in constant pain and I find it
Like the rest of the world obsessed with Bravo-lebrities and the Real Housewives franchise, I tune into The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills religiously every single week. I love
Fibromyalgia has, throughout history, been incredibly difficult to identify and diagnose because it appears, at first glance, to be something else since its symptoms, which include musculoskeletal pain, fatigue,
Do you suffer with fibromyalgia leg pain? Pain that is associated with the tender points and trigger points in multiple sites? Although we often refer to them as tender POINTS, they
Fibromyalgia, July 4th and Sensory Overload Fibromyalgia symptoms are notoriously widespread and difficult to predict. One minute you’re doing fine, and the next you’re fighting a wave of pain or
Lets face it – the holidays are a time of both excitement and exhaustion. I love the season and the feelings of warmth it inspires, but for many (myself
By Kristine Kersting Maybe you don’t know anything about fibromyalgia and are therefore ignorant of the facts. Maybe you’ve heard of fibromyalgia, but you believe it’s a nervous condition
Small study could lead to identification of treatable diseases for some with chronic pain syndrome By Sue McGreevey, Massachusetts General Hospital Public Affairs EmailTwitterFacebook About half of a small
By Adrienne Dellwo. Hypervigilance is a state of being constantly tense, on guard, and exceptionally aware of your environment. A small but growing body of research suggests that
For those who do not have a chronic illness, I am going to share eight extraordinary things about people with chronic illness that you need to know. May this list
