Fibromyalgia Exercises: Best Workouts for Pain Relief & Energy

Finding Relief: How Lifetones Can Help Manage Fibromyalgia

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. Many individuals with fibromyalgia seek alternative treatments to manage their symptoms effectively. One such alternative is Lifetones, a natural supplement that has garnered attention for its potential benefits. This blog post explores how Lifetones can help manage fibromyalgia symptoms, its benefits, usage, and effectiveness. Understanding Fibromyalgia What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a…

by Dr Alex Robber•07/16/202408/22/2025•0

Empowering Lives: The Role of the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America

Introduction Living with fibromyalgia can be an overwhelming experience, characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and a host of other debilitating symptoms. For those navigating this challenging condition, finding the right support and resources is crucial. The Fibromyalgia Care Society of America (FCSA) is dedicated to empowering individuals with fibromyalgia through advocacy, education, and comprehensive care. This blog post delves into the mission, services, and resources offered by the FCSA, highlighting their significant role in improving…

by Dr Alex Robber•07/16/202408/22/2025•0

Overcoming Doubt: Proving Your Strength with Fibromyalgia

Introduction Living with fibromyalgia presents numerous challenges, from managing chronic pain and fatigue to navigating the complexities of daily life. An additional, often overlooked struggle is dealing with the doubt and skepticism from others about your abilities. When people doubt your abilities because you have fibromyalgia, it can be disheartening and frustrating. This article explores strategies to handle and overcome such doubt, allowing you to demonstrate your strength and capabilities effectively. Understanding Fibromyalgia What is…

by Dr Alex Robber•07/11/202408/22/2025•0

Understanding Fibromyalgia

Outline for “Fibromyalgia” Heading Sub-Headings H1: Understanding Fibromyalgia H2: What is Fibromyalgia? Definition of Fibromyalgia History and Discovery of Fibromyalgia H2: Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Common Symptoms Uncommon Symptoms Fibromyalgia Pain Cognitive Symptoms (Fibro Fog) Emotional Symptoms H2: Causes of Fibromyalgia Genetic Factors Environmental Triggers Biological Factors H2: Diagnosing Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria Diagnostic Tests Differential Diagnosis H2: Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia Medications Physical Therapy Alternative Therapies Lifestyle Modifications H2: Medications for Fibromyalgia Pain Relievers Antidepressants Anti-seizure…

by Dr Alex Robber•06/04/202408/22/2025•0

3 Pain-Relief Treatments with Bonus Benefits

When it comes to pain–management options, not surprisingly, safe and effective pain relief should be priority number one. What may be surprising, however, is that some treatments have advantages that go beyond pain relief. In fact, there are a number of affordable and convenient pain treatments that work to alleviate symptoms—and come with bonus benefits. The following pain-relief treatments are sustainable, have additional advantages and most importantly they’re often times effective for many types of…

by chronicillness•12/12/202308/22/2025•4

Exercising with a disability

As anyone with a disability knows, a disability can definitely complicate life at times—but it certainly doesn’t make life impossible. The same is true of exercising with a disability. Exercise can seriously boost moods, decrease pain, and increase flexibility and balance. In addition, using remaining abilities can help prevent the future loss of those abilities. Exercise is just as important for people with disabilities as for those without. To get an idea of the potential…

by chronicillness•12/12/202308/22/2025•3

Fighting Through Another Morning With Fibromyalgia

Everyone has had a tough morning, there’s no question about that. Sometimes, it’s difficult to get out of bed. Occasionally, we all toss and turn and don’t get a refreshing rest. We wake up exhausted, grumpy, and feeling generally awful. Now imagine waking up every morning feeling like you didn’t sleep even though you know you got your eight hours of sleep. You feel like absolute garbage, but if you’re like me, you work two…

by chronicillness•12/12/202308/22/2025•0

Chronic Pain | Trying the Feldenkrais Method for Chronic Pain

After two hourlong sessions focused first on body awareness and then on movement retraining at the Feldenkrais Institute of New York, I understood what it meant to experience an incredible lightness of being. Having, temporarily at least, released the muscle tension that aggravates my back and hip pain, I felt like I was walking on air. I had long refrained from writing about this method of countering pain because I thought it was some sort…

by chronicillness•11/19/202308/22/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Researches | Endocannabinoid Deficiency Leads to Fibromyalgia. National Pain Foundation Survey

In 2014, a survey of more than 1,300 fibromyalgia patients by the National Pain Foundation and National Pain Report found medical marijuana is more effective than Lyrica, Cymbalta, or Savella, the three drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the disorder. (If you’re curious about the effectiveness of Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Savella, then you might be interested in my post, “Why your fibro meds aren’t working.”) There’s growing anecdotal evidence that marijuana relieves fibromyalgia pain,…

by chronicillness•11/12/202308/22/2025•0

Music Therapy can Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain

In fibromyalgia patients, music therapy can reduce pain, depression, anxiety, and improve sleep. The findings come from researchers at the University of Granada who found that music therapy combined with relaxation techniques can help improve many areas in the lives of fibromyalgia patients. With improved depression, anxiety, sleep, and reduced pain, a patient’s quality of life can greatly improve. Study participants were fibromyalgia patients from Spain who underwent a basal test prior to treatment, a post-basal test four weeks after the treatment,…

by chronicillness•10/10/202308/22/2025•0