It is not uncommon to have hip flexor issues, or pain in this area with fibromyalgia. The hips, hip flexors, and lower back correlate with fibromyalgia pain areas due to tender areas around the lower…
Fibromyalgia Pain
A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Fibromyalgia – Is There a Connection?
Many people assume that carpal tunnel syndrome only occurs in people who spend a lot of time typing on a computer or engaging in repetitive motions like swinging a tennis racket, but this is far…
MTHFR Gene and Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties commonly referred to as “fibro fog.” While its exact cause remains unclear, researchers generally…
Fibromyalgia and TMJ Pain Syndrome
Did you know that fibromyalgia and TMJ pain often go together? Unfortunately for many fibromyalgia patients, this is a painful reality. Your jaw is one part of the body that you don’t think about much…
Restless Leg Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Understanding the Connection Between Two Chronic Conditions Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Fibromyalgia are two distinct medical conditions that often intersect in meaningful and frustrating ways for those who experience them. While each disorder has…
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Pain
Understanding Fibromyalgia and the Nature of Its Pain Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that affects how the nervous system processes pain signals. Instead of pain being a simple response to injury or inflammation, fibromyalgia causes…
Dysautonomia Syndrome in People with Fibromyalgia
Many people with fibromyalgia can experience at least one form of dysautonomia syndrome and it can be a very serious problem that may not be properly addressed. Because fibromyalgia is so intimately connected to the…
Allodynia and Fibromyalgia – Types, Treatments and My Experience
If you want to understand allodynia and fibromyalgia, try to imagine a world where the gentle touch of a loved one’s hand causes excruciating pain. In this world, putting on a t-shirt, dropping an ice…
Costochondritis Pain from Fibromyalgia
Costochondritis pain is just one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. You have likely experienced it at one time or another. This pain involves burning, stabbing, and radiating pain around the ribs and sometimes pushing up…
Life with Fibromyalgia Chest Pain
Living with a Pain That Feels Unfamiliar Every Time Chest pain has a way of instantly capturing attention. It interrupts thought, changes breathing patterns, and often triggers concern before anything else can be processed. When…