Fibromyalgia Pain: Symptoms, Triggers & Management Strategies

Why Don’t Anti-Inflammatories Work For Fibromyalgia Pain?

Fibromyalgia Pain: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be helpful, especially when used for inflammation that comes from traumatic injuries (sprains, strains, accidents, etc.). Help For Fibromyalgia Sufferer They can also be effective in relieving pain and inflammation associated with chronic pain syndromes including all forms of arthritis and some cases of Fibromyalgia Pain. However, long-term use of these medications can cause a host of unwanted side effects, and NSAIDs do not actually correct the cause of pain.…

by chronicillness•09/14/202308/22/2025•0

Showering with Fibromyalgia: Why Causing more Pain?

When you are first told that the pain and tiredness that you have is due to having fibromyalgia, it can be devastating. You are going to find that this new diagnosis could mean that you have to change the way in which you live your life. Everything that you do, even the most mundane of activities, can make a difference in how you feel later. Even a shower could be something that causes more pain…

by chronicillness•09/13/202308/22/2025•0

Swelling and Fibromyalgia: How Fibromyalgia Swelling Hurts

Osteoarthritis is the most common musculoskeletal condition, followed by fibromyalgia. More often than not, fibromyalgia is misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Characteristics of this disorder/condition include muscle and joint pain/tingling, fatigue, and many other symptoms. Quite often, individuals who have fibromyalgia also experience social isolation and depression. Many also experience both swelling and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is very difficult to diagnose. The main reason for this is that the symptoms of fibromyalgia are often in line with the symptoms…

by chronicillness•09/12/202308/22/2025•0

Death by a thousand needles: The debilitating condition that leaves sensitive sufferers in excruciating pain

It is a chronic condition that renders sufferers so sensitive that even the lightest touch triggers waves of excruciating pain. Fibromyalgia is thought to affect up to a million Britons, commonly women over 40, and experts have likened the debilitating sensations to ‘death by a thousand needles’. Other symptoms include lack of concentration, memory loss, headaches, and muscle stiffness. And for a long time, there were little doctors could do to help quell the agony.…

by chronicillness•09/11/202308/22/2025•0

How to Avoid Leg/Foot Cramps in Bed

A leg cramp is a pain that comes from a muscle in the leg. It is due to a muscle spasm which is when a muscle contracts too hard. It usually occurs in one of the calf muscles, below and behind a knee, but painful spasms can occur in the ankles, shins, and quads (the big muscles of the thigh). The small muscles of the feet are sometimes affected, usually starting with curling your toes…

by chronicillness•09/10/202308/22/2025•0

Evidence of Nerve Damage in About Half of Fibromyalgia Patients

Summary: About half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia — a common syndrome that causes chronic pain and other symptoms — was found to have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of a disease called small-fiber polyneuropathy (SFPN). Unlike fibromyalgia, SFPN has a clear pathology and is known to be caused by specific medical conditions, some of which can be treated and sometimes cured. About half of a small…

by chronicillness•09/09/202308/22/2025•0

Even Doctors Are Amazed by This Remedy: It Prevents Heart Attack, Lowers Cholesterol And Boost Your Immune System

Scientists, doctors, and other medical experts claim that regular consumption of honey in combination with cinnamon is a powerful remedy that can be used against many diseases. For more than 4000 years, honey has been used as a traditional remedy for almost every disease. The Egyptians used it to treat wounds, the Greeks for long life, and the Indians to maintain balance in the body. Modern medicine shows us that these beliefs were true. They…

by chronicillness•09/06/202308/22/2025•0

How Hypothyroidism Associated With Fibromyalgia

It’s significant that a significant number of the estimated 27 million people with hypothyroidism end up also being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Both conditions share many similar symptoms, including fatigue, exhaustion, depression, brain fog, and varying degrees of muscle and joint pain. Some experts theorize that that like most cases of hypothyroidism in the United States, fibromyalgia is also an autoimmune disease. Others theorize that the group of fibromyalgia symptoms are actually symptoms of hypothyroidism itself. But there is…

by chronicillness•09/04/202308/23/2025•0

21 Gastrointestinal Symptoms People With Fibromyalgia Have Experienced

Fibromyalgia may be known to cause widespread pain and fatigue, but there are a number of other symptoms and side effects we don’t talk about as often. For many with fibro, gastrointestinal symptoms are unfortunately a common occurrence. Although researchers are not yet clear on whether the fibromyalgia itself causes these digestive issues to occur, studies have shown that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other GI issues frequently coexist with fibromyalgia. While this may be the case for some, others might have…

by chronicillness•08/28/202308/23/2025•0

How Urinary Incontinence and Fibromyalgia are Connected

Urinary incontinence is a term that basically describes any condition that makes it hard to control your bladder. Obviously, it’s not an easy thing to live with. It’s embarrassing, obviously. But many conditions that cause incontinence are very painful as well. And if you have fibromyalgia, there’s a good chance that you’ve struggled with bladder issues at some point. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people with fibromyalgia struggle with bladder control issues and pelvic pain.…

by chronicillness•08/27/202308/23/2025•0