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…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Fibromyalgia Tender Points
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”…
Fibromyalgia Trigger Points
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…
Fibromyalgia Leg Pain
Leg pain is one of the most debilitating and misunderstood symptoms of fibromyalgia. For many people, it is not just discomfort it is deep, relentless, and life-altering. The pain may feel like burning nerves, crushing…
6-Steps to Minimize Your Fibromyalgia Flare
Can we minimize fibromyalgia flares? If you have fibromyalgia, you likely know the triggers that precede a fibromyalgia flare. You try to avoid the triggers when possible and just get through them when you have…
Fibromyalgia Medication Efficacy and Side Effects
This article is an examination of the more commonly used fibromyalgia medications and a few results of recent studies on the effectiveness of the medications in fibromyalgia patients; ways to reduce the cost of your…
Fibromyalgia Pain Is Unique
Fibromyalgia pain is unique due to its severity, complexity, and multiple systems involved. If you have fibromyalgia, you know that chronic pain is just one of the myriad of symptoms present within the fibro body…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms List (Extended)
This list reveals PRIMARY symptoms with secondary symptoms within each direct link… The fibromyalgia symptoms list that we present on this page is an addition to the main Fibromyalgia Symptoms page (our unique perspective on dealing with various…
Somewhere Between Denial and Depression in Fibromyalgia
By: Dr. Alexa James This continuum has slid up and down my life’s experience with fibromyalgia. I often spend my energy trying to avoid both extremes desperately. Sometimes I try to stay positive and concentrate…