Paresthesia is a term used to describe abnormal sensations in the body, most commonly experienced as tingling, prickling, “pins and needles,” burning, or numbness. In fibromyalgia, these sensations are frequently reported and can be one…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
A Flare is one of the worst fibromyalgia experiences.
The Flare-up (see here for my article on it) is one of the worst fibromyalgia experiences. I fell into it sometime last night and woke up with the most unpleasant pains. In the hips, shoulders,…
Lack of continuous sleep in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia has some pretty distinctive sleep disturbances associated with it not to mention comorbid sleep issues. It is one of the key factors in the syndrome… our inability to attain refreshing sleep. I wrote a…
Brain Fog, When It Isn’t Just About the Pain
Brain fog is one of those experiences that is hard to describe clearly, yet instantly recognizable to those who live with it. It is not a medical diagnosis on its own, but rather a symptom…
Fibromyalgia: costochondritis
I have been having severe fibromyalgia–related chest pains. The way I can tell it is fibromyalgia is that a) they are enduring and b) my sternum is extremely tender to the touch and so it…
A new principle was discovered for how muscle pain is signaled
Chronic muscular pain may be linked to a previously unknown principle for how pain signals are transmitted in the human body. This is shown by Umeå University researchers Tuija Athanassiadis and Karl-Gunnar Westberg, in collaboration…
Fibromyalgia Increases Pain and Fatigue for Pregnant Women
Understanding the Intersection of Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy Pregnancy is a period of profound physical, hormonal, and emotional change. For women living with fibromyalgia, these changes can interact with an already sensitive nervous system, often intensifying…
Ordinary Touches Multiply Into Severe Pain for Fibromyalgia Patients
For most people, touch is neutral or even reassuring. A hand on the shoulder, clothing resting on skin, a gentle hug, or the pressure of a bedsheet are sensations the brain quickly filters as safe…
High Rate of Restless Legs Syndrome Found in Adults With Fibromyalgia
When the Body Refuses Stillness at Night For many adults living with fibromyalgia, nighttime is not a period of rest in the traditional sense. It is often a continuation of discomfort, sensory sensitivity, and disrupted…
Study Probes Obesity Link to Fibromyalgia
Exploring the Connection Between Body Weight and Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and heightened sensitivity to sensory input. In recent years, increasing attention…