Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Do you ever think about how fibromyalgia and blood vessels affect each other?  Is there a connection? I often say that fibromyalgia is complex and affects multiple systems in the body. When you think about fibromyalgia, you think about the muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, GI tract, brain, etc. But do you ever think about your blood vessels and what they are really doing there in your body? And, what does fibromyalgia have to do with…

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that involves excessive sweating that isn’t the result of physical exertion or exposure to intense heat. The sweating may impact the hands or feet, underarms and even the face. In order to receive the diagnosis, patients must routinely exhibit at least one instance of intense sweating each week during wakeful hours. Close to 3 percent of the U.S. population has received this diagnosis, which translates to approximately 8 million people. This number is potentially much…

The Nervous System in Fibromyalgia You likely already know about the connection between the nervous system and fibromyalgia. You likely know that fibromyalgia is complex too, but we know that many times, the nervous system is at the heart of many symptoms. Research in recent years continues to prove that this is truly a physical condition that is connected to a dysfunction in the nervous system but affects various other systems of the body. You are…

Sometimes fibromyalgia and skin conditions that cannot be explained cause even more issues for someone already suffering other common symptoms of fibromyalgia. We know that when asked what fibromyalgia is, most people will say that it’s a condition that causes pain throughout the body. However, we often talk about the additional symptoms that have nothing to do with muscle, nerve or joint pain. These symptoms are often overlooked because they seem minor compared to the pain,…

If you have ever had this experience, you will know that symptoms around fibromyalgia and the heart can give you quite a scare. This all-important muscular organ does an amazing job for us every day. Maybe even more so when other conditions are present.  Fibromyalgia seems to come with every pain sensation imaginable, and that includes chest pain.  Many will go to the emergency room at least once because they think that they’re having a…

Yes, men also get fibromyalgia, so just how do they cope?  I feel a great sense of compassion when I receive messages from men with fibromyalgia. Although the diagnosis is not easy for any of us, a man can feel an additional blow to his purpose, and the need to always be the provider for his family when living with a condition that can really test a person’s strength and resilience.  So, to answer that…

When most people get a fibromyalgia diagnosis, the first questions they have are about what to expect and about their long-term fibromyalgia prognosis. Fibromyalgia is a complex condition affecting multiple systems of the body. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood by friends, family, and doctors on the outside. That is just another reason we are so passionate about what I like to call “accurate awareness”  When you are first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may find it…