Fibromyalgia Pain: Symptoms, Triggers & Management Strategies

Diagnosing Fibromyalgia: Past to Present

The term “fibromyalgia” may be relatively new, but the condition itself has been around for quite a while. After several name changes, a definite set of diagnostic parameters are finally established for fibromyalgia. History of fibromyalgia The first known mention of fibromyalgia was in the 1800s, but at the time it was simply called “muscular rheumatism.” When “muscular rheumatism” was first written about, doctors noted that it caused stiffness, aches, pains, tiredness, and difficulty speaking.…

by chronicillness•03/04/202308/23/2025•0

Does medication for lower back pain actually work?

In the fight against lower back pain, many people and their doctors reach for the same weapons: common over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. New research on commonly recommended and prescribed lower back pain medications has found that many may actually be virtually ineffective for treating lower back pain and that medication for lower back pain may actually do more harm than good. Over-the-counter medication for lower back pain Nsaids are a standard go-to medication for lower back pain,…

by chronicillness•03/02/202308/23/2025•0

My personal top 10 favorite posts on pain doctor

It’s been about a year since we became Pain Doctor and began sharing information with you about everything pain- and health-related. In that time, we’ve covered a lot of information, but we’ve tried to make sure that all of it is centered around the topics that you, as a health–conscious pain patient, might care about the most. It was tough, but we narrowed down a year’s worth of information into our top ten favorite posts…

by chronicillness•03/01/202308/23/2025•0

How to prevent knee pain in old age?

If you’re wondering how to prevent knee pain in old age, the answer often comes down to taking steps today to reduce your risk. By reducing your risk for the nine most common causes and risk factors for knee pain, you can prevent a large possibility of knee pain in your future. How does anatomy prevent knee pain, and cause it? The knee is a joint made of four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella.…

by chronicillness•02/28/202308/23/2025•0

Why do we feel pain?

To most people, pain is usually nothing more than an annoyance–a twinge of back pain or a prickle of pain from a hangnail. For those who suffer from a chronic pain condition, however, it’s much more than an annoyance. When traditional treatment methods have failed and the pain persists, it might beg the question: why do we feel pain? Pain is an extremely important genetic adaptation. At its core, pain is a survival mechanism. It’s…

by chronicillness•02/26/202308/23/2025•0

Leg spasms relieved by muscle relaxants

Almost everyone will experience a painful leg spasm at some point. These spasms, sometimes called “Charley horses,” are a painful contraction that can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Residual pain can linger for days. Spasms most often occur during intense activity, such as while running, or when a person is just dozing off or waking up. The muscles of the hands, arms, abdomen, or along the rib cage are all prone to spasms,…

by chronicillness•02/25/202308/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia and sciatica

Every once in a while we get a client that comes through the door with both Fibromyalgia and sciatica. Unfortunately, for many people with Fibromyalgia, most new symptoms get put down to simply yet another Fibro symptom. However, if you do have Sciatica, then you will likely already know, that sciatica pain feels very different to normal everyday Fibromyalgia pain. So, with that being said, I am going to say the same thing to you…

by chronicillness•02/20/202308/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia and Costochondritis Based on Researches

Fibromyalgia and Costochondritis are two conditions that often go hand in hand with each other. Over the years we have lost count of the number of clients who were plagued with the hallmark sharp stabbing pains, that often come with Costochondritis. Within this topic are many questions, most of which become a whole lot harder to answer when we factor In Fibromyalgia. There are many people in the general population who have Costochondritis, it’s not just another issue…

by chronicillness•02/17/202308/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Headaches Based on Researches

Headaches are one of the hallmark symptoms of living with Fibromyalgia. Headaches can be debilitating and make everyday life seem almost impossible. But what is a Fibromyalgia headache and is the mystery surrounding them accurate? In this blog we’ll take a look at the following: Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. It’s no secret that many of our new Fibromyalgia clients, both online and in studio, suffer headaches that disrupt their…

by chronicillness•02/14/202308/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia pain: Issues with tissues?

It’s not uncommon for those with Fibromyalgia pain to feel defeated following a doctors visit, as over the years pain has been somewhat of a blind spot for doctors, with most having a difficult time treating even the most common types of pain. In one study looking into this very topic, it was found that 82% of graduates lacked basic competency in this area, if you also factor Fibromyalgia pain into this equation, then it’s…

by chronicillness•02/12/202308/23/2025•0