Introduction This is my story, written as if it could reach someone whose music has often felt like a voice for people who struggle quietly behind the surface of their everyday lives. It is not…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
Born This Way – Me & Lady Gaga (Me & My Story of Identity, Acceptance, and Healing Through Music)
Introduction There are songs that play in the background of life, and then there are songs that feel like they arrive at the exact moment they are needed. Born This Way by Lady Gaga is…
Finding Your Faith Within Fibromyalgia by Miashy Straus
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia often means learning to exist in a body that does not always cooperate with expectations, plans, or desires. Pain can appear without warning, fatigue can feel overwhelming even after rest, and…
That was Then…This is Now Life with Fibromyalgia
Alarm rings at 5 a.m. I jump out of bed to start making fresh blueberry muffins and the evening’s crock-pot dinner. Out the door by 6 a.m. for a full day (up to 10 hours)…
Pleasure, pain brain signals disrupted in fibromyalgia patients
New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased pain sensitivity, known as hyperalgesia, in fibromyalgia patients. Results published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American…
Young People Report Worse Fibromyalgia Than Older Patients
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often thought of as a condition that becomes more common or more difficult with age, but patient reports and clinical observations suggest a more complicated reality. Many younger people living with fibromyalgia…
Discovery Could Eventually Help Diagnose and Treat Chronic Pain
Introduction Chronic pain is one of the most complex and misunderstood medical challenges in modern healthcare. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a clear warning signal of injury or illness, chronic pain persists long after…
Chronic vulvar pain related to irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and interstitial cystitis
Women with vulvodynia at much higher risk for other chronic pain conditions, according to a new University of Michigan Health System study. Millions of women suffer from unexplained vulvar pain so severe it can make…
Role of Impaired Sleep in Fibromyalgia Pain Explored
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition defined by widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to sensory input. Among all its symptoms, sleep disturbance is one of the most consistently reported and most influential…
Psychological Intervention Reduces Disability and Depression in Adolescents with Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often thought of as a condition affecting adults, but it can also occur in children and adolescents. When it develops during adolescence, it can have a profound impact on physical health, emotional…