Why do some people call Fibromyalgia “Fatso-myalgia”?
Different sufferers have various opinions related to the term fatso-myalgia, Here we have we warriors who shared their experiences here. My life my way with fibromyalgia I am 5’4”. When…
Does fibromyalgia cause permanent damage?
I have so many auto-immune diseases going on, I’ll begin with fibromyalgia. When I lived in Vermont, one morning I could hardly get out of bed…all my muscles and joints…
Why Every Single Day is Different in Fibromyalgia?
Seriously, no two days are the same. I think that is the reality that most people can't wrap their minds around. I have absolutely no idea what my pain will…
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Is it possible to have fibromyalgia prevalent in mainly one side of the body?
Chronic pain in the upper and lower aspects of the same body side suggest a musculoskeletal disorder. In cases of fibromyalgia, a constellation of symptoms can exist which reflect simultaneous…
Why do Women incur Fibromyalgia with greater frequency than Men?
Fibromyalgia Vs Women The reasons that more women develop Fibromyalgia include, but are not limited to, the following physiologies and pathologies: The women's pelvic girdle is more delicate than that…
Does any Fibromyalgia Sufferer have advice for someone who was recently Diagnosed with illness?
First of all, you haven't changed. You're the same person with the same condition, except now you have a label. I found that label very liberating because it showed me…
Do you know the most misunderstood aspects of living with fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia itself is still very much a mystery. Although doctors now have more information, and many doctors now accept it as a “real” issue, we still have a LOT to…
Do you know someone who was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia?
I can tell you as someone who was diagnosed with PMR and fibro, most PMR info on the internet isn't all that accurate. PMR usually affects elderly women, but it's…
Do you know back in the 1800s fibromyalgia is a psychiatric ailment condition?
Fibromyalgia was first described in the early 1800s. It was considered a psychiatric ailment for decades. It wasn’t until a study done in 1980 that doctors were able to identify…
Fibromyalgia Couples make Good Communication Difficult due to their Illness
Improving Communication The stresses brought by serious illness can make good communication difficult. To complicate matters, CFS and FM create the additional challenge of cognitive problems. Here are seven ideas…