We can get confused and amazed at the same time by seeing our bodies to be perfect mechanisms. At times, even specialists can’t get to know what is happening in our bodies. Still, there are…
Fibromyalgia Flares
Understand Fibromyalgia flares, their symptoms, common triggers, and effective strategies to manage and reduce flare-ups for a better quality of life.
When pain moves from your Head Down to the Feet in Fibromyalgia
No doubt, the world has developed so rapidly and there have been a lot of technological advancements in many fields. But still, there are certain things that are unknown to us in spite of the…
Lady Gaga Shares Comeback for People Who Question Fibromyalgia
While each person with fibromyalgia experiences the condition differently, one thing most fibro warriors have in common is fighting other peoples’ doubt that fibro is a “real” condition. Lady Gaga, who first opened up about having fibromyalgia last year…
Electroconvulsive therapy for treating Fibromyalgia Depression
You might feel a little bit uneasy by the phase of “electroconvulsive therapy”. The mind goes to the days when medical science was not more scientific than it is today and patients were exposed to…
How Fibromyalgia Makes Me Feel Like I’m Being Buried Alive
The darkness is all-encompassing. I can’t breathe, and there is an almost unbearable weight on my chest. I feel like I’m being crushed and the pain is excruciating. All I can hear is thump, thump, thump –…
Is Fibromyalgia A Disability, Social Security, Long-Term Disability & More?
Living with fibromyalgia can make every day a challenge. Chronic pain and severe exhaustion are the two most common symptoms. However, people who suffer from the condition often experience other symptoms, like depression, headaches, memory…
What’s the impact of stress on pain levels?
Stress is a complex, natural response to a perceived dangerous threat. When we feel stress, our bodies release extra adrenaline and cortisol, giving us the temporary ability to move faster, to think more quickly, and…
Here’s how sleep and pain are connected (and 10 ways to improve your sleep!) 
Sleep is as fundamental as eating. Without the right amount of sleep you can actually increase your risk of a variety of medical conditions, including increased pain. It might be surprising to hear that sleep…
How to prevent a headache from computer use?
When we switch our computer on in the morning, we are usually greeted by a beautiful screensaver. Maybe it is a vacation snapshot, a picture of the kids, or a beautiful scene out of nature.…
10 ways to better manage your fibro fog
Fibromyalgia is a set of symptoms characterized by widespread pain, but the disorder brings with it a signature symptom known as fibro fog. Fibro fog affects cognitive function, leading to feelings of exhaustion and mental cloudiness, even…