It’s a trickle at present, but the conversation around chronic pain between doctors and patients is no longer one way only. Over the past few months, the constant messaging suggesting chronic pain patients are dying…
Fibromyalgia Tests
Learn about the tests and diagnostic methods used to identify Fibromyalgia, including blood tests and physical examinations to rule out other conditions.
I’m A Doctor With Fibromyalgia. Here’s What I Wish People Understood About It
Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood illness, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors alike. I know because I’ve seen it from both sides—as both a physician and a woman with the illness myself. This common chronic…
The Consequences of Delay in Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia in Patients
Results released from a national survey of U.S. women with fibromyalgia, illustrate the private and prolonged physical and emotional struggles patients with this condition face, underscored by delays in diagnosis, which a majority of respondents report…
Fibromyalgia Can Mask Chronic Inflammatory Disease of the Spine and Pelvis, Study Suggests
Fibromyalgia symptoms can mask the presence of chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints of the pelvis and spine, according to new research. The study, titled “Prevalence of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study…
It’s Not Fibromyalgia. Most Likely You are Not Aware
I stood in my closet this morning, looking around as though I’d never been there. I couldn’t remember what I was doing, why, or what I should do next. So I stood still, waiting for…
Bad Habits That Can lead to Fibromyalgia
Millions of people get affected by this disease in the USA annually. Although it is not a well-known syndrome and its diagnosis can be very difficult, Fibromyalgia is a very painful and serious problem. The…
Fibromyalgia and The Affordable Care Act
People with fibromyalgia and other disorders of chronic fatigue must consider their insurance or lack as the Affordable Care Act is in effect now. Under this act insurance companies must have to accept any person…
How much are safer narcotics for fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is such a kind of syndrome that makes life miserable. So, doctors have recommended numerous drugs and remedies to try for alleviating the pain and stress that arises with fibromyalgia. A lot of questions…
Steps for finding and taking part in clinical trials as a fibromyalgia patient
There are several things that should be kept in mind before appearing as a volunteer for any medical survey or a clinical trial. The newly discovered medicines or therapies related to certain medical conditions and diseases…
How we can get a Spot in Clinical Trials for treating fibromyalgia
Many latest and advanced clinical trials are underway all around the country and world, studying drugs, devices or other treatments for the pain of fibromyalgia and other symptoms. This gives men and women more privilege…