A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
Many people with fibro know all too well the intense pain from fibromyalgia headaches and/or migraines. The more one gets to know fibromyalgia, the more one understands the various and multiple parts of the body that are affected. This is not your average head “ache” because of the unique qualities within fibromyalgia and the TRP’s (trigger points) that are commonly associated with head pain. If you have fibromyalgia headaches or migraines, you know pain. Although…
Brain fog can be a challenging symptom for those with fibromyalgia and its primary co-conditions. From short-term memory loss and the lack of concentration to the inability to stay within a structured lifestyle, all are evidence of fibro-fog. Living with chronic pain and symptoms is challenging to the brain due to a total load of symptoms already present in the body. The myriad of symptoms within fibromyalgia creates a cascade of real challenges to the…
Treatment for fibromyalgia using myofascial release can be a very effective tool for fibromyalgia pain. When the fascia (a membrane that covers muscles and tendons) remains tight and knotted for periods of time, the fibro body actually adapts to this as its normal state of being. Fibromyalgia is complex and although it affects multiple systems of the body, addressing the fascia is one area that many of us will need to address. Our goal in…
Neck Tender Points in Fibromyalgia Yes, fibromyalgia tender points are different than the trigger points detailed. It is important to know this in reference to the origin of pain. People with fibromyalgia often feel “tenderized” in these areas shown. You might describe it as a bruised feeling or tender to the touch. The standard 11-18 fibromyalgia tender point evaluation is just one tool that is used to diagnose fibromyalgia. The tender points test is generally the…
Yes, there is a difference between trigger points (TRPs) and fibromyalgia tender points. This is essential to know. Especially when it comes to aggravating factors commonly found with trigger points. It is important to distinguish between the two in order to obtain better understanding and working solutions. A trigger point is actually more than one “point” as it is part of a taut band, much like rubber that is not exactly pliable to touch. TRP’s…
Do you suffer from fibromyalgia leg pain? Pain that is associated with the tender points and trigger points in multiple sites? Although we often refer to them as tender POINTS, they are actually more like tender AREAS. These areas of pain often occur within and around the muscle. Trigger points and myofascial pain in the legs can also contribute to what we often refer to as the “lumps and bumps” in fibromyalgia. I have yet to meet someone…
By: Dr Alex Robber Understanding Dealing with Fibromyalgia Rash We often believe of muscle pain, tiredness, sleep problems, digestive conditions and problems of the mood when thinking about fibromyalgia. However, many people with fibromyalgia also cope with rashes and other modifications in skin that can be distressing and unpleasant. Understanding Fibromyalgia and Skin Problems Fibromyalgia is diagnosed in as many as 50-80% of people with skin issues, including rashes. These rashes can make you feel…
By: Dr Alex Robber A new study indicates that the unexplained pain of fibromyalgia patients is the consequence of a disagreement between sensory and motor systems. Researchers have been looking at one arm in research released in the journal Rheumatology while moving the other in another direction, which was concealed from the mirror. This established a discrepancy between the sensory feedback of the brain and what the engine controlling motion feel. Click Here to Visit…
By: Dr Alex Robber Understanding Fibromyalgia and Slow Healing Who of us did not have a straightforward skin scratch? You’re healing fast right? Well, you don’t discover myself curing as soon as you should when you’re like me, and many others with fibromyalgia. We must first comprehend the basic facts of how a scratch or a cut heals before we can delve out why this is happening. Understanding Healing Process The blood plates stay together…
By: Dr Alex Robber Fibromyalgia clavicle or shoulder pain may wax and decay but may be more prevalent than you believe. This may be like any other symptom. Pain in the shoulders, the up arms, and/or clavicles, which are the stick that passes between the blade and the breastbone, is frequently present to fibromyalgia suffering. This pain, like any other symptom of fibromyalgia, can wax and decrease readily. Some may suffer from ongoing pain, while…