Fibromyalgia is a mysterious and misunderstood illness, but researchers may have uncovered at least one key to the disease’s origin: insulin resistance. The new research compared a small group of people with fibromyalgia to two…
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Research shows a Car Accident Influence Chronic Pain
At the 2014 American Pain Society Meeting, a hot topic of conversation focused around the emotional and physical repercussions following a car accident. Because persistent pain and disability often occur after whiplash or other musculoskeletal…
Why no one seems to ask us how fibromyalgia is affecting our relationships
Our doctors spend a lot of time asking us questions like ‘what are your symptoms?’ and ‘how’s your sleep?’ So why is it that no one seems to ask us how fibromyalgia is affecting our…
Patient Questions: Answered related to Fibromyalgia
Question:I have had fibromyalgia for some years. I would like to address the illness and get some help in managing pain levels better, any advice? There are many steps you can take when it comes…
Fibromyalgia sufferers finally acknowledged by the USA
The New Year is off to a great start already, as fibromyalgia sufferers in the U.S. have finally been acknowledged. As 2015 came to a close, fibromyalgia received its own official diagnostic code in the…
Fibromyalgia syndrome: 4 ways to cope with the pain
Fibromyalgia syndrome causes widespread pain and stiffness in the body which gets worse as the day progresses, leaving you feeling weak. This syndrome can have a huge impact on how you lead your life on…
What it is like to live with Fibromyalgia?
I am a retired Author and Producer of large creative events and most recently a Paper Maker, Sculptor and Workshop Leader. My husband always said that I metamorphosis at various times throughout life. We married…
What does fibromyalgia feel like?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been asked “what does fibromyalgia feel like?” Oh wait a minute, I can’t raise my right-hand today because of killer shoulder pain. Hang on while I check to see…
Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends
….it’s not that easy! When it comes to Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends, it’s a tough one. It isn’t something that comes easily to them or even to you for that matter. No matter…
This Is Me… This is Fibromyalgia
Today, I stepped back into a place I haven’t visited in a long time……One year to the day to be exact since I last ventured anywhere close. It wasn’t intentional or deliberate to visit on…