Like you have the flu constantly. Affecting your concentration and memory. And the pain itself is very distracting and tiring. Generally just feeling physically tired all the time. Sometimes worse than others. Numerous fibromyalgia symptoms…
Fibromyalgia Flares
Understand Fibromyalgia flares, their symptoms, common triggers, and effective strategies to manage and reduce flare-ups for a better quality of life.
Do you find it difficult to solve problems when your Fibromyalgia Flares up?
I have lived with Fibromyalgia for 30 years. The answers to this question are true and help to explain some of the new symptoms I’m experiencing. For example, when I stand up, I’m dizzy and…
Why is it that every sufferer that I’ve met that has fibromyalgia also has a controlling personality or bipolar problem, including me?
As research continues to uncover the biological mechanisms behind fibromyalgia, there is growing hope for more effective treatments and greater public acceptance. Taking fibromyalgia seriously means acknowledging both the science and the lived experiences of…
What are ways to ease discomfort from Fibromyalgia while Pregnant?
I’ve had two difficult pregnancies. Two boys were born healthy This is going to sound awful. It hurts just to say it. It’s the silver bullet, though, against fibromyalgia. Exercise. Don’t stop reading yet. You…
Regarding a Fibromyalgia Flare, how do we identify the Triggers?
Keeping a journal is the single best way to identify your triggers. So, what kinds of things should you write down? Here are some of the most common flares: Click here to Get this or…
What is the best way to battle daily with Fibromyalgia Nerve and Muscle Pain?
Living daily with fibromyalgia nerve and muscle pain is not about winning a single fight, it is about learning how to survive, adapt, regulate, and reclaim quality of life over time. Fibromyalgia pain is persistent,…
Is Fibromyalgia just a throw-away Diagnosis when they can’t figure out what’s wrong?
I don’t know what it takes to make a fibromyalgia diagnosis because I don’t trust science’s model to describe and assess what the phenomenon really is. They do more harm when they label human beings…
Do doctors often misdiagnose patients with Fibromyalgia instead of conducting further testing?
Unfortunately not only is Fibromyalgia comorbid with other conditions, but its symptoms can also mask other issues. There’s no definitive test as it doesn’t show up in blood work so it’s diagnosed by clinical evaluation.…
If you have Fibromyalgia, do you remember having been ill with some manner of the virus within a few weeks of developing Fibro?
I have Fibromyalgia. My father drank heavily in the 1960s and both my parents smoked tobacco when I was conceived. As a child, I frequently had strep throat, bronchitis, and even pneumonia. Even at 2…
What Percent of Fibromyalgia Patients Don’t Respond to Any of the Commonly Used Medicines?
Introduction One of the most frequently asked—and also most difficult—questions about fibromyalgia treatment is: what percentage of patients do not respond to medications? It’s a natural question, especially for people who have tried multiple prescriptions…