The darkness is all-encompassing. I can’t breathe, and there is an almost unbearable weight on my chest. I feel like I’m being crushed and the pain is excruciating. All I can hear is thump, thump, thump –…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Are Fibromas Related To Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain syndrome which comes with many symptoms and complications that we do not expect. For example, one of the less known symptoms that fibromyalgia patients would often suffer from is…
Is Fibromyalgia A Disability, Social Security, Long-Term Disability & More?
Living with fibromyalgia can make every day a challenge. Chronic pain and severe exhaustion are the two most common symptoms. However, people who suffer from the condition often experience other symptoms, like depression, headaches, memory…
What Is Foraminal Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Back pain is, unfortunately, a very common condition. According to NIH, lower back pain alone afflicts at least 80% of adults at some point in their lives. Some back pain causes can even lead to…
10 ways to better manage your fibro fog
Fibromyalgia is a set of symptoms characterized by widespread pain, but the disorder brings with it a signature symptom known as fibro fog. Fibro fog affects cognitive function, leading to feelings of exhaustion and mental cloudiness, even…
What are the major causes of hip and leg pain?
Hip and leg pain is a broad category of conditions that can range from acute soreness due to a minor injury to long-term chronic pain that can be the result of a disease or disorder.…
What is plantar fasciitis? Symptoms, prevention, and treatment
Plantar fasciitis affects one in ten adults in their lifetime. The plantar fascia is a thick tissue that connects the ball of the foot to the heel and also supports the arch of the foot. When…
Why fibromyalgia tender points are important for diagnosis
Fibromyalgia is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 12 million people in the U.S. This chronic disorder causes aches and pains in the body that are severe enough to impact normal activity and disrupt sleep.…
Diagnosing Fibromyalgia: Past to Present
The term “fibromyalgia” may be relatively new, but the condition itself has been around for quite a while. After several name changes, a definite set of diagnostic parameters are finally established for fibromyalgia. History of…
Fibromyalgia and sciatica
Every once in a while we get a client that comes through the door with both Fibromyalgia and sciatica. Unfortunately, for many people with Fibromyalgia, most new symptoms get put down to simply yet another…