Do you feel like your internal thermostat is broken? You are certainly not alone. Temperature dysregulation is quite common in fibromyalgia. And yet, as warm-blooded animals, human beings are usually quite amazing. When our surrounding…
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Paresthesia and Fibromyalgia – What’s the Connection?
Introduction Paresthesia is a term used to describe abnormal sensations in the body, most commonly experienced as tingling, numbness, burning, “pins and needles,” or a crawling sensation under the skin. It can appear in the…
Can Fibromyalgia Contribute to Eye Pain
It is important to note here that not all eye conditions are attributed to fibromyalgia, but some symptoms in the eyes and face can be exacerbated by fibromyalgia. I often say that fibromyalgia tends to…
Fibromyalgia and Blood Vessels – Is There a Connection?
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…
Hyperhidrosis and Fibromyalgia
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…
The Nervous System and Fibromyalgia – How it Branches Out
Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition of widespread pain, fatigue, and sensory sensitivity, but that description only scratches the surface. At its core, fibromyalgia is deeply connected to how the nervous system processes information.…
Fibromyalgia and Skin Conditions– From Itching to Redness & Bruising
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…
Fibromyalgia and the Heart Muscle – Fibro Pain or Something else
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.…
Men with Fibromyalgia – Not Just a Woman’s Issue
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…
Concerned about your Fibromyalgia Prognosis?
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,…