A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Candida is a systemic fungal infection that can be associated with various chronic illnesses. If both candida and fibromyalgia are present, it can be an exacerbating factor within fibro. Although candida, also known as Candidiasis, itself does not cause fibromyalgia, it needs to be addressed if any signs or symptoms of this fungal infection are present. Candida is more prevalent with viral activity or symptoms of chronic fatigue/immune deficiency. Candida weakens the immune system and puts an…
With fibromyalgia side effects, there are many perpetuating, complex factors. What we call the “straw theory” is easy to explain, and easier for those on the outside to understand. I have found in working with others who also have fibromyalgia and related conditions, that it is not always about the basic activities of daily living that we engage in. It is more about the stressors, toxins, environmental changes and anything else negative that can drive the fibro…
It really shouldn’t surprise us that fibromyalgia upper back pain is one of the most relentless of symptoms that fibro people experience. Although fibromyalgia affects the entire body, there are some areas of the fibro body that are more vulnerable to perpetuating factors. Chronic upper back pain is one of the major symptoms of fibromyalgia. Maybe you are like me, and also have a shoulder issue, you know how the upper trapezius muscles can pull…
Dr. Gingers Coconut Oil Toothpaste So, you might have heard that bacteria build up in the mouth is detrimental to the entire body, right? And you might wonder what exactly works to combat this harmful bacterium? Because we work hard to avoid “endocrine disruptors” of various kinds, we also don’t want them in our mouthwash and/or anything that touches our face or mouth. Many of us with fibromyalgia have compromised immune systems and we cannot…
You hear it all the time. Fibromyalgia is “thought to be the result of overactive nerves”We also know that fibro affects other major systems of the body, often causing symptoms from one system to interplay with symptoms from another system. This pain can literally get on every nerve of the body while causing other symptoms to be “reactive” so to speak. Let’s look at the role of Substance P and how this affects pain in…
Fibromyalgia knee pain can be a result of many things and not all are directly attributed to fibromyalgia, but with tender and trigger points compounding this area, it is very common to have fibro-related knee pain. Two of the eighteen fibromyalgia tender points are located around the knee area, on both sides. Various activities can exacerbate fibromyalgia knee pain. Tight muscles, tendons, and ligaments within close proximity can also increase pain in this vulnerable area. …
Many people with fibro know all too well the intense pain from fibromyalgia headaches and/or migraines. The more one gets to know fibromyalgia, the more one understands the various and multiple parts of the body that are affected. This is not your average head “ache” because of the unique qualities within fibromyalgia and the TRP’s (trigger points) that are commonly associated with head pain. If you have fibromyalgia headaches or migraines, you know pain. Although…
Brain fog can be a challenging symptom for those with fibromyalgia and its primary co-conditions. From short-term memory loss and the lack of concentration to the inability to stay within a structured lifestyle, all are evidence of fibro-fog. Living with chronic pain and symptoms is challenging to the brain due to a total load of symptoms already present in the body. The myriad of symptoms within fibromyalgia creates a cascade of real challenges to the…
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 body actually adapts to this as its normal state of being. Fibromyalgia is complex and although it affects multiple systems of the body, addressing the fascia is one area that many of us will need to address. Our goal in…
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” in these areas shown. You might describe it as a bruised feeling or tender to the touch. The standard 11-18 fibromyalgia tender point evaluation is just one tool that is used to diagnose fibromyalgia. The tender points test is generally the…