Regarding a Fibromyalgia Flare, how do we identify the Triggers?
Keeping a journal is the single best way to identify your triggers. So, what kinds of things should you write down? Here are some of the most common flares: Stress:…
Is Fibromyalgia just a throw-away Diagnosis when they can’t figure out what’s wrong?
I don't know what it takes to make a fibromyalgia diagnosis because I don’t trust science’s model to describe and assess what the phenomenon really is. They do more harm…
My Doctor Diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia but refuses to put me on any medication for it.
I ask this question in our fibromyalgia support group, Many people are responding to this issue. Here we have collective knowledge on this question. SAM-e. I started with 200 mg…
Do doctors often misdiagnose patients with Fibromyalgia instead of conducting further testing?
Unfortunately not only is Fibromyalgia comorbid with other conditions, but its symptoms can also mask other issues. There's no definitive test as it doesn't show up in blood work so…
Is there a correlation between Fibromyalgia and Recurrent Miscarriages?
Yes. The underlying disease process causing the symptoms known as “Fibromyalgia” can include an increase in anti-cardiolipin antibodies known to increase the risk of clotting and thus miscarriages. For more…
How can I raise awareness for Fibromyalgia?
For those of you who don’t know what Fibromyalgia is, simply put Fibromyalgia, aka fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. As to answer the question “12 Easy…
Who tests for fibromyalgia?
Traditionally, rheumatologists do the testing to find fibromyalgia. That is because originally, nobody knew what fibromyalgia was and they assumed, as it was linked to pain in joints and muscles,…