An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
How To Manage A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Crash Anyone suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome is familiar with the term ‘crash’. It’s used to describe what happens when you push your body past its’ current energy production capabilities. The technical term for a crash is ‘post-exertional malaise. How severely you are affected by chronic fatigue syndrome will dictate how badly you crash, how debilitating the crash is, and how long you take to recover from it.…
For those of you that suffer from a chronic pain illness, such as fibromyalgia, it’s likely that you may also find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. According to the Sleep Foundation, approximately two-thirds of adults who suffer from chronic pain, also report experiencing sleeping difficulties: “the combination of pain and sleep disturbance is a double-edged sword: the pain makes sleep more difficult and sleeps deprivation exacerbates pain.” Click Here to Visit the Store and…
Feeling Extremely Tired All The Time – Acknowledge You Are Ill! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has developed and you are feeling extremely tired all the time. Fatigue is the main symptom marking this illness. It is important to recognize that you DO have an illness, but to also maintain a positive outlook knowing that you can recover. Until recently there was some stigma attached to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Years ago it was referred to as “Yuppy…
The United Kingdom is known for its poor and inconsistent weather, which is problematic for a number of health conditions including fibromyalgia. Shifts in the weather are known to trigger symptoms in the condition and increase pain levels. Continue reading, as we take a closer look at how various climate conditions affect fibromyalgia. The root cause of fibromyalgia symptoms is unknown, however, many people with the disorder believe changes in the weather make it worse.…
Beware Ranting About a Fibro Flare Been a bad fibro flare week. Yuck! Pretty sure an infection is kicking up into high gear and heading out on its road trip through my body. Wonder which route it will take this time… So far my eyes are looking like I had a wickedly good party, and my sinuses have started that all too familiar throb. I’m so tired that I can’t keep my eyes open, but…
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common diseases affecting the muscles, tendons, and joints in women. It is difficult to detect fibromyalgia, despite its commonality, with no set diagnostic protocol and its likeliness to coexist with other conditions. Further complicating the process, is the fact fibromyalgia symptoms are inconsistent and can fluctuate with seasonal changes and hormonal shifts. As mentioned in the article posted earlier this month, the link between fibromyalgia and hormones, fibromyalgia is…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been asked “what does fibromyalgia feel like?” Oh wait a minute, I can’t raise my right-hand today because of killer shoulder pain. Hang on while I check to see if the left arm is working. Yeah! I can raise my left hand! Yes, I have been asked what having fibromyalgia feels like, many times. Who knows what tomorrow or even later today will bring. My shoulders are favorites for…
The moment the words ‘get active’ escape their lips my focus shifts 100% to holding back the incredible urge to roll my eyes. For the most part, unsuccessfully. It’s like constantly replaying the perfect vine loop of watching Groundhog Day over and over. We keep hearing how we need to get active in order to feel better. But, what people don’t understand is, we need to feel better in order to get active in the…
As a knowledgeable fibromyalgia lawyer firm, we reveal all about ultrasound therapy and how it can be used to treat the condition. The symptoms of fibromyalgia are debilitating, causing severe pain for sufferers all over the body. As well as this, patients may also experience extreme fatigue, stiffness, sleep deprivation, and headaches, making everyday life an ongoing battle. At the moment, there is no cure for fibromyalgia and, due to its unpredictable behaviors, treating it…
When suffering from chronic pain, most people reach for comfort food. Would you still make the same choice if you knew this could be aggravating your chronic pain symptoms? Find out more. Nowadays, whether you suffer from chronic pain or not, the majority of people consume more calories than recommended. To make matters worse, many of these foods are high in saturated fats, salt, and sugar. Not only will this put you on the fast…