Introduction Chronic pain conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia can be physically exhausting, emotionally draining, and life-altering. Both conditions involve abnormalities in how the nervous system processes pain, often leading to…
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What causes CRPS to spread?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a greater than the normal reaction of the body to an injury. It is a poorly understood condition in which a person experiences persistent and debilitating pain that is…
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity & Fibromyalgia
Introduction Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and fibromyalgia are two complex and often misunderstood conditions that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Both involve heightened sensitivity within the body, and both can lead to…
How To Explain CRPS and Fibromyalgia To The Family
Introduction Explaining chronic illnesses like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia to family members can be one of the most emotionally challenging parts of living with these conditions. Pain is already difficult to manage…
Can Menopause Make Fibromyalgia Worse?
Many fibromyalgia patients experience worsening symptoms as they age as a result of menopause. To learn more, read our blog. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Fibromyalgia is more common in…
The Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 CRPS and Fibromyalgia
Introduction Chronic pain conditions can be difficult to understand, especially when symptoms overlap across different diagnoses. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type 1, CRPS Type 2, and fibromyalgia are three distinct conditions that can all…
What Happens If Fibromyalgia Is Left Untreated?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects how the nervous system processes pain. It is not a degenerative disease in the sense that it destroys tissues or organs, but it can still have a…
How Do You Prove You Have Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
Understanding Why “Proof” Works Differently in Fibromyalgia When people ask how to “prove” they have fibromyalgia symptoms, they are usually trying to solve a very real problem: getting their pain and fatigue taken seriously by…
Working with Fibromyalgia – What Are My Rights?
Introduction Working while living with fibromyalgia can be both possible and challenging. The condition often brings unpredictable pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties that can affect job performance, consistency, and stamina. Yet many people…
Coping with Fibromyalgia at work
Whether or not to work while suffering from Fibromyalgia is a very personal decision and will depend on the individual who suffers from the condition. Symptoms of fibromyalgia such as headaches, fatigue, and chronic pain…