While many people look forward to the rising temperatures of summer, if you suffer from fibromyalgia you can be forgiven for not quite sharing in this enthusiasm. Just as cold weather can cause your symptoms to flare, heat may also bring its own set of challenges. According to Lynne Matallana, founder and president of the National Fibromyalgia Association: “A lot of studies have shown that patients have sensitivity to pain with both temperature extremes… I…
Some people have an irrational fear of doctors. While some of us have been victimized so severely, that we may never trust one again. Since my first chronic illness diagnosis in 2001, my life, has been nothing short of a nightmare. I know my body well. In fact, I know better than any test or doctor. Tweet Not to sound conceited. But not one test or scan has ever shown the destruction that has been…
Ronty Rhodes has been a Solicitor for over 35 years and specializes in complex accident and clinical negligence claims. He is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Mr. JH had the benefit of an income protection insurance policy. Insurers refused to pay, relying on a Chronic Pain Abilities Determination (CPAD) administered by Mr. David Newman (a UK Osteopath and Director and Senior Assessor for Formhealth). Mr. J H took his case…
“Do it now! Sometimes later, becomes never.” We have all heard the sayings such as “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” or “if not now, when?” I know that for me personally over the years I have had so many good intentions particularly in relation to handling my Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, as always, something cropped up to throw me off track, an excuse or a reason which seemed very valid at the time. The…
Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Is It The Same Thing? Many experts agree that the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are so similar that for all intents and purposes they could be the same illness. Both disorders share some of the same symptoms including: Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Is There A Connection Between Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome can both be…
If your spouse has been diagnosed with a chronic pain condition, such as fibromyalgia, it may feel like a strange thing to ask how you are coping. However, as your partner is busily navigating his/her own coping mechanisms, you may well be left struggling with your own challenges and frustrations. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. We recently posted an article that detailed some of the relationship pressures described by those…
How To Manage A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Crash Anyone suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome is familiar with the term ‘crash’. It’s used to describe what happens when you push your body past its’ current energy production capabilities. The technical term for a crash is ‘post-exertional malaise. How severely you are affected by chronic fatigue syndrome will dictate how badly you crash, how debilitating the crash is, and how long you take to recover from it.…
For those of you that suffer from a chronic pain illness, such as fibromyalgia, it’s likely that you may also find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. According to the Sleep Foundation, approximately two-thirds of adults who suffer from chronic pain, also report experiencing sleeping difficulties: “the combination of pain and sleep disturbance is a double-edged sword: the pain makes sleep more difficult and sleeps deprivation exacerbates pain.” Click Here to Visit the Store and…
Feeling Extremely Tired All The Time – Acknowledge You Are Ill! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has developed and you are feeling extremely tired all the time. Fatigue is the main symptom marking this illness. It is important to recognize that you DO have an illness, but to also maintain a positive outlook knowing that you can recover. Until recently there was some stigma attached to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Years ago it was referred to as “Yuppy…
The United Kingdom is known for its poor and inconsistent weather, which is problematic for a number of health conditions including fibromyalgia. Shifts in the weather are known to trigger symptoms in the condition and increase pain levels. Continue reading, as we take a closer look at how various climate conditions affect fibromyalgia. The root cause of fibromyalgia symptoms is unknown, however, many people with the disorder believe changes in the weather make it worse.…