An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
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…
Yes, there is a difference between trigger points (TRPs) and fibromyalgia tender points. This is essential to know. Especially when it comes to aggravating factors commonly found with trigger points. It is important to distinguish between the two in order to obtain better understanding and working solutions. A trigger point is actually more than one “point” as it is part of a taut band, much like rubber that is not exactly pliable to touch. TRP’s…
Do you suffer from fibromyalgia leg pain? Pain that is associated with the tender points and trigger points in multiple sites? Although we often refer to them as tender POINTS, they are actually more like tender AREAS. These areas of pain often occur within and around the muscle. Trigger points and myofascial pain in the legs can also contribute to what we often refer to as the “lumps and bumps” in fibromyalgia. I have yet to meet someone…
Can we minimize fibromyalgia flares? If you have fibromyalgia, you likely know the triggers that precede a fibromyalgia flare. You try to avoid the triggers when possible and just get through them when you have to. However, it is never 100%. There can be variables internally and externally. The most important thing to remember is that it is never “all or nothing” when working through a fibro flare. Some flares will be a shorter duration,…
This article is an examination of the more commonly used fibromyalgia medications and a few results of recent studies on the effectiveness of the medications in fibromyalgia patients; ways to reduce the cost of your fibromyalgia medication; and appropriate warnings where warranted. Fibromyalgia is complex. Here at “Living with Fibromyalgia”, we understand that not everyone will walk the same path when it comes to their approach to treating fibromyalgia and all of its complexities. If…
Fibromyalgia pain is unique due to its severity, complexity, and multiple systems involved. If you have fibromyalgia, you know that chronic pain is just one of the myriad of symptoms present within the fibro body at any one time. See, there can be multiple causes to a fibromyalgia headache for example, although the pain itself occurs in the “fashion” we call fibromyalgia pain. It doesn’t matter if the headache started as neck or scapular-thoracic pain…
This list reveals PRIMARY symptoms with secondary symptoms within each direct link… The fibromyalgia symptoms list that we present on this page is an addition to the main Fibromyalgia Symptoms page (our unique perspective on dealing with various fibromyalgia symptoms using our protocol) Why do you NEED an accurate SYMPTOMS LIST? Well, because there are too many generic inaccurate fibromyalgia symptoms listed out there that just state a lot of symptoms, without regard to PRIMARY and SECONDARY, and…
‘Living Strong with Fibromyalgia’ is not only about the best fibromyalgia help protocols but also about the best working solutions and ways to create more empowerment. Fibromyalgia is about the opposite of that. It can put limits on everything while decreasing quality of life, joy, and independence. I have never used the word ‘cure’ in relation to my illnesses. I am not cured; I am better conditioned, in mind and body. I am functional on…