Fibromyalgia Community

This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate Pain

"This may have implications for management decisions beyond treating to disease activity targets alone." Pain and inflammation often go hand in hand, especially for people with inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Fibromyalgia Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nearly 20% of People with Spondyloarthritis Also Have Fibromyalgia, New Data Show

Female patients were much more likely to have a dual diagnosis. Small studies have suggested an overlap between spondyloarthritis (SpA) and fibromyalgia, but now a larger meta-analysis confirms it: About…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis

30% of RA Patients Don’t See Fatigue Improve After Starting Treatment

And a few factors seemed to be responsible, including being obese and also having fibromyalgia. When most people think about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they focus on joint pain, swelling, and…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Chronic Awareness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The 5 Ways My Artwork Helps Me Cope with My Multiple Chronic Diseases

‘Art enables me to face my body and my life with courage.’ Chronic 24/7 pain, fatigue, swelling, and a host of other symptoms are all part of my journey with…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Fibromyalgia Rheumatoid Arthritis

Medical Marijuana for Arthritis: Does Legal Status Affect Whether Patients Use It — or Talk to Their Doctor About It?

No matter who you talk to in the chronic pain, arthritis, and musculoskeletal disease community — patients, clinicians, researchers, public health experts — medical marijuana is controversial. Is it safe?…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis

These Are the Methotrexate Side Effects That Make Arthritis Patients Stop Taking It

Methotrexate (MTX) is considered a “first-line” therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA). But despite the well-known benefits of helping to reduce symptoms…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Arthritis Symptoms That Matter to Patients May Not Always Be the Ones They Discuss with Their Doctor

One of the main reasons people with arthritis visit the rheumatologist frequently — every three months is common among patients with inflammatory arthritis — is for doctors and patients to…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Chronic Awareness Fibromyalgia Lupus

Fibromyalgia vs. Lupus: What’s the Difference?

Fibromyalgia and lupus are both chronic diseases with no cure, can both cause some similar symptoms, and can both take a long time to get the right diagnosis. But fibromyalgia…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Chronic Awareness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring

If you’ve had a nagging sore throat, your doctor may take a swab to check for strep. If you’re suffering from a high fever and bad cough, your doctor may…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Awareness

Is There a Difference Between Having Ankylosing Spondylitis with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis with Back Pain? A New Study Says Yes

Having AS with psoriasis may have some things in common with psoriatic arthritis, but research shows these are two distinct conditions. About 25% of people who have an autoimmune condition…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Fibromyalgia Community

This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate Pain

Nearly 20% of People with Spondyloarthritis Also Have Fibromyalgia, New Data Show

30% of RA Patients Don’t See Fatigue Improve After Starting Treatment

The 5 Ways My Artwork Helps Me Cope with My Multiple Chronic Diseases

Medical Marijuana for Arthritis: Does Legal Status Affect Whether Patients Use It — or Talk to Their Doctor About It?

These Are the Methotrexate Side Effects That Make Arthritis Patients Stop Taking It

The Arthritis Symptoms That Matter to Patients May Not Always Be the Ones They Discuss with Their Doctor

Fibromyalgia vs. Lupus: What’s the Difference?

Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring

Is There a Difference Between Having Ankylosing Spondylitis with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis with Back Pain? A New Study Says Yes

In Which Stage of Fibromyalgia Is Lady Gaga? An In-Depth Analysis

The Untold Strength of a Superstar: Lady Gaga Opened Up to Oprah About Mental Health Medication, PTSD, and Fibromyalgia

The Hidden Burden of Stardom: Adele Reveals She Is Dealing with Chronic Back Pain