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The Latest Research on Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Diseases

Introduction Fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases have long been subjects of medical debate due to their overlapping symptoms and complex causes. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues, while autoimmune diseases occur when…

by Dr Alex Robber•03/12/202508/22/2025•0

Dizziness Upon Standing (Orthostatic Hypotension) in Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is primarily known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues (fibro fog), many patients also experience dizziness upon standing, known…

by Dr Alex Robber•02/16/202508/22/2025•0

The multiple emotions of fibromyalgia

“Nothing vivifies, and nothing kills, like emotions”, Joseph Roux It’s almost the end of December already and I missed writing a blog in November. Seems I was trying to recover from the many crises (or…

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Overcoming Disability in the Media

This is an assignment for my disability studies course in my social work program. The purpose of the assignment is to identify different models of disability in the media by reviewing a news article. This…

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Honoring Mothers Who Face Chronic Pain

Being a mom is tough enough. When chronic pain is thrown into the mix, it can seem downright impossible sometimes. That’s why there’s one day devoted entirely to finding ways to tell moms how much…

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The downsides of chronic stress

Certainly most people have experienced a headache or a poor night’s sleep after a stressful day, but in fact it can do a lot more than this. Each person responds differently to stress, and different types…

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I am in pain and I can’t sleep: Fibromyalgia and Sleeping Disorders

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is thought to be the result of overactive nerves. It is a condition that results in chronic widespread pain and tenderness all over the body. So what exactly does that mean?“Chronic” means that…

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If You’ve Ever Been Called Overly-Emotional Or Too Sensitive, This Is For You

Emotional: a word used often nowadays to insult someone for their sensitivity towards a multitude of things. If you cry happy tears, you’re emotional. If you express (even if it’s in a healthy way) that something…

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Daith Piercing & Fibromyalgia – Does it Help Migraine Pain?

If you have fibromyalgia, there’s a good chance you experience migraines too. They can be quite debilitating. Mine sent me to the ER once, but not because of pain. It’s because the migraine effects were…

by chronicillness•12/12/202308/22/2025•0

Wearable Tech Emerging For Chronic Pain Relief

The opioid crisis has revealed another real ongoing problem: a lot of people have chronic pain. For example, Lady Gaga recently revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that the Centers for Disease…

by chronicillness•10/29/202308/22/2025•0