Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome often go together. Because of the frequent overlap and some similar symptoms, they’re often mistaken for the same condition and, as a result, people with both are sometimes only diagnosed with…
Chronic Pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
If You’ve Ever Been Called Overly-Emotional Or Too Sensitive, This Is For You
Emotional: a word used often nowadays to insult someone for their sensitivity towards a multitude of things. If you cry happy tears, you’re emotional. If you express (even if it’s in a healthy way) that something…
Link Between Allodynia and Fibromyalgia
Have you ever tried resting in bed, but the sheets are somehow painful enough to keep you awake? Have you ever been outside on a warm day only to have a cool breeze or gust…
Fibromyalgia Supplements | A Miracle Thyme Tea Reliefs Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigues
Thyme is an herb from the mint family. This is a truly ancient herb, used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for ceremonial and ritualistic purposes. Through the Middle Ages where it was also used…
CFS | Light and Noise Sensitivity in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Light and noise sensitivity in fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have been scientifically established since the early 1990s, but they’re still underrecognized and rarely make symptoms lists. Rest assured that you’re not alone in experiencing this…
Why Doctors Are Overprescribing Gabapentin and Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Pain
Introduction Gabapentin and pregabalin (commonly known by the brand name Lyrica) are widely used medications for nerve-related pain conditions. Originally developed as anticonvulsants to treat epilepsy, they have become some of the most frequently prescribed…
Researchers Find Main Source of Fibromyalgia Pain in Blood Vessels: A New Perspective on a Complex Condition
Introduction: A Potential Shift in Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain Fibromyalgia has long been recognized as a chronic condition marked by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. For decades, one of the biggest scientific challenges…
Wearable Tech Emerging For Chronic Pain Relief
The opioid crisis has revealed another real ongoing problem: a lot of people have chronic pain. For example, Lady Gaga recently revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that the Centers for Disease…
Dyskinesia And Fibromyalgia: Causes and Treatment
We still don’t know what causes fibromyalgia. But we often treat it with a class of drugs that are usually used to treat disorders like seizures. While these drugs can help manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia,…
Tom Petty’s Cause of Death: Accidental Overdose, Medication, Opioids, and Chronic Pain
Introduction Tom Petty remains one of the most influential figures in American rock music, known for his unmistakable voice, poetic songwriting, and timeless contributions both as a solo artist and as frontman of Tom Petty…