This will be the first Christmas that Tammi Hale spends without her husband Doug in over 30 years. The 53-year old Vermont man, who suffered chronic pain from interstitial cystitis, committed suicide in October after…
Fibromyalgia Conditions
Explore the conditions associated with Fibromyalgia, their symptoms, and how to manage them for improved well-being.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Harms the Brain: Insights From Northwestern University Research
Introduction Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions have long been understood as disorders that affect the body, but modern neuroscience is increasingly revealing a more complex reality. Pain is not just a physical sensation—it is…
Fibromyalgia and Hip Flexor Pain: Dr Sher Bailey
It is not uncommon to have hip flexor issues or pain in this area when living with fibromyalgia. The hips, hip flexors, and lower back correlate with fibromyalgia pain areas due to tender areas around…
Fibromyalgia Caused By Malfunctions In Two Key Body Systems – Autonomic Nervous System and Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
A recent study threw up an interesting notion on the root of fibromyalgia. The study suggests that fibromyalgia could be caused by malfunctions in two chief body systems – the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and…
How Shoulder Pain and Fibromyalgia Are Related
Introduction Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints people experience at some point in their lives. It can result from injury, overuse, arthritis, nerve irritation, or poor posture. However, in people living…
I’m A Doctor With Fibromyalgia. Here’s What I Wish People Understood About It
Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood illness, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors alike. I know because I’ve seen it from both sides—as both a physician and a woman with the illness myself. This common chronic…
Surprising Causes of Fibromyalgia Your Doctor May Not Emphasize
Fibromyalgia is often described as one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions in modern medicine. It affects millions of people worldwide and is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Yet…
Fibromyalgia Disease Patient’s Difficulty Smelling Linked to Decreased Olfactory Bulb Volume
Introduction Fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. However, as research into the condition continues to evolve, scientists are increasingly discovering that…
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…
Swelling and Fibromyalgia: How Fibromyalgia Swelling Hurts
Introduction: When Pain Feels Like Puffiness, Pressure, and Full-Body Discomfort Fibromyalgia is widely known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, but many people living with the condition also report another troubling and often…