Understanding the “Needle-Like Pain” Experience in Fibromyalgia and Why It Happens Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition of widespread pain, fatigue, and nervous system sensitivity, but for many individuals living with it, the experience…
Fibromyalgia Conditions
Explore the conditions associated with Fibromyalgia, their symptoms, and how to manage them for improved well-being.
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…
Evidence of Nerve Damage in About Half of Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia has long been considered a mysterious and often misunderstood condition. For decades, patients have been told that nothing is “wrong” because their blood work is normal, their imaging shows no abnormalities, and their symptoms…
How Hypothyroidism Is Associated With Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Hypothyroidism, on the other hand, is an endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough…
Can Fibromyalgia Lead to Glomerulonephritis? What is Glomerulonephritis?
We know that fibromyalgia seems to be closely linked to autoimmune disease, which is a condition when the body’s immune system begins attacking healthy tissue. An autoimmune disease can sometimes be deadly due to a condition…
Heavy Sweating in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“I have a problem—unexplained excessive sweating, like just stepping out of the shower, hair dripping wet, clothes soaked! … It has put a big damper on my lifestyle.” “My limbs get so cold and painful…
Fibromyalgia Can Mask Chronic Inflammatory Disease of the Spine and Pelvis, Study Suggests
Introduction Fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a chronic pain condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. It is often diagnosed based on symptom patterns rather than visible structural damage or definitive…
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.…
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…
Why You Might Have a Nerve Block For Chronic Pain
If you’re experiencing chronic pain, a doctor may recommend that you have a nerve block, a temporary or permanent procedure that disrupts specific nerve activity. It can help diagnose or treat certain types of neuropathic pain, or…