Fibromyalgia is a much painful syndrome, and if you try dealing with it, there may be some embarrassing consequences that can arise along with it. So far, urinary tract and pelvic symptoms are the most…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Explore Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), its symptoms, triggers, and effective treatment options to manage digestive discomfort and improve gut health.
Why Do People with CRPS, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Pain So Frequently Suffer Bowel and Bladder Problems?
Understanding an Often Overlooked Aspect of Chronic Pain When people think about chronic pain conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia, they usually focus on symptoms like persistent pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness,…
For seniors and those with limited mobility use chair yoga
Part of getting older is a gradual slowing down. Far from the frantic pace of youth and middle age, many seniors have a unique opportunity to take their time in their daily activities. For some,…
How can I remember to take my medication?
If you’ve ever had any sort of health issues, you probably know what it’s like to be handed a thick stack of prescriptions with no idea what each medication does, why you should take them,…
The Surprising Impact of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain on Family and Money
Fibromyalgia is often recognized for its physical symptoms—widespread pain, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive challenges commonly known as “fibro fog.” However, the effects of fibromyalgia reach far beyond physical discomfort. Living with chronic pain…
Recent research that untangles pain
Pain is an unavoidable fact of life, especially for those with a chronic pain condition. There are dozens of potential treatments for pain already, but researchers are always searching for a deeper understanding of pain…
Breaking out of pain-induced isolation: faces of pain
Chronic pain is usually defined as pain that’s lasted for more than three months. This may not seem like a terribly long time–unless you’re the one in pain. When something hurts for so long, it…
Pancreatitis and Fibromyalgia Pain Problem
Introduction Pain is one of the most complex and challenging symptoms in medicine, especially when more than one condition is involved. Two conditions that can create significant and sometimes overlapping pain experiences are pancreatitis and…
Did your chronic illness insist that you spend your vacation in bed?
Before fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other chronic illness took over my body, I would return home from a vacation feeling relaxed or energized. At first, my illnesses would require a little more rest while…
Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test Results in Fibromyalgia
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia is about much more than coping with chronic pain. It is a condition that affects nearly every aspect of daily life, from physical comfort and emotional well-being to work, relationships, and…