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Diagnosis Dilemma: Fibromyalgia or Lupus? One of the most frustrating aspects of having any chronic, incurable disease is the diagnosis process. Patients don’t want to hear words like “may” or “could be.” Most patients find that knowing the exact diagnosis is preferable to uncertainty. Begin the Diagnosis Process. According to the Arthritis Foundation, distinguishing fibromyalgia from…
Studies have shown that ribose supplements can help reduce muscle pain and enhance quality of life for those suffering with fibromyalgia A medical condition characterized by muscular or musculoskeletal pain is known asFibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia symptoms include deep muscle pain, painful tender points, and morning stiffness; sleep problems, fatigue, and anxiety. There are no known causes…
Non-restorative sleep plays an important role in chronic conditions involving fatigue, pain, cognition and mood such as Fibromyalgia One of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia is Sleep Disorder. It has been considered an integral feature of Fibromyalgia syndrome since patients with fibromyalgia recognize a connection with poor sleep and an increased pain, along with feeling un-refreshed,…
Even though no food combinations have been proven to help fibromyalgia symptoms, there are few who claim eating certain foods or avoiding certain foods help them feel better. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. The cause of fibromyalgia is not yet known but there are various treatments that include food…
While living with fibromyalgia, various medications followed with alternative therapies can improve the overall quality of life. Disturbed sleep, diffused pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety, and irritable bowel syndrome are the common symptoms of fibromyalgia. Every person with fibromyalgia can experience different symptoms. So, fibro symptoms differ from person to another. Due to the varying…
When you’re experiencing the terrible symptoms of fibromyalgia, your mind would have several queries like, is the symptoms constant? Will you need to take the pills ever? Do symptoms fluctuate? Does the intensity remain severe? Well, as you know fibromyalgia is a non-progressive disease, but when its symptoms are heightened, it would be the worst…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder in which the patient suffers from headaches, fatigue, widespread pain, difficulty sleeping and mood swings. It is believed that fibromyalgia increases painful sensations by affecting the brain. The actual causes of fibromyalgia are unknown. It’s related to chemical levels in brain and changes in the nervous system. It may develop due to…
There are three major types of fibromyalgia pains that are medically defined Fibromyalgia is a medical condition where a person suffers chronic widespread pain all over the body that is characterized by muscular or musculoskeletal pain with stiffness and localized tenderness at specific points on the body. There are many theories related to the cause…
Fibromyalgia is a complex and troublesome illness that millions of people around the world suffer from. Recent studies have revealed a connection between fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, and depressive symptoms. This link uncovers the interaction between these three conditions and provides new knowledge on their common causes. Recently, researchers have been very interested in the connection…
Magnet therapy has two main forms which are innovative in helping patients fight their fibromyalgia symptoms. Transcranial magnet stimulation, or TMS, is a physician based magnet therapy provided in a hospital setting and can offer great relief for the psychological aspects of fibromyalgia. Other magnet therapies are offered through small clinics and result in magnets…
