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Cannabis For Fibromyalgia

Cannabis for fibromyalgia patients can be life-changing. At least it was for me! As a neuroscientist diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I tried all the traditional treatments, but nothing worked and the side effects were awful. Cannabis and CBD are helpful for fibro patients because they treat some of the root causes of fibromyalgia instead of just covering up symptoms. What Are The Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep,…

by chronicillness•11/07/202208/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia

Can Balneotherapy Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain?

A type of spa therapy has been found to be a safe and effective way of reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Balneotherapy is a type of spa therapy, which has been used by humans for thousands of years, including the ancient Greeks and Romans, to treat diseases naturally. Not to be confused with hydrotherapy, balneotherapy is a form of therapeutic bathing whereby the restorative properties of water are used to rejuvenate the body. In…

by chronicwoman•11/07/202208/23/2025•0

A Neuroscientist With Fibromyalgia

It’s been 5 years since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and 12 years since I got my Ph.D. in Neuroscience in the Department of Molecular Psychiatry. To be honest, I’ve never met another neuroscientist who has fibromyalgia. And maybe that’s why my approach to treating fibromyalgia is so different than most clinicians. When it came to treating my fibromyalgia, I let the professionals take the reins at first. I went through the typical medications like…

by chronicillness•11/06/202208/23/2025•0

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

CRPS & High Blood Pressure

There is a known link between CRPS and high blood pressure, but why? Find out in our blog. As well as causing a whole host of painful symptoms, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is also known to cause problems with high blood pressure for sufferers, which is also known as hypertension. High blood pressure can be dangerous for those who experience it, as it puts a strain on the…

by chronicwoman•11/06/202208/23/2025•0

Research Studies on Fibromyalgia and Cannabis

What is Fibromyalgia? 10 million patients in the United States with fibromyalgia, 75-90% are women. While the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, infections, physical or emotional trauma, and genetics appear to play a role in onset. Patients with lupus, osteoarthritis, and or rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk of developing fibromyalgia. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include muscle pain and tenderness, muscle spasms, joint pain, bone pain, neurological pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, anxiety or depression, gastrointestinal…

by chronicillness•11/05/202208/23/2025•0

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Traveling with CRPS

The holiday season is fast approaching. Traveling when able-bodied has its fair share of challenges but, if you suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), it can seem like a passport to problems. The Government recently announced new proposals for disabled flyers but the implications of these will not be known until early 2019. So, in this blog, we offer some useful tips on how to make traveling with CRPS less daunting now. Read on…

by chronicwoman•11/05/202208/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Coach and Cannabis Therapy

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that is difficult to diagnose and harder to treat. As a neuroscientist and health coach with fibromyalgia, Dr. Ross has combined modern science with ancient plant wisdom to not only stop the pain but also heal emotional and physical trauma from the disorder. What CAUSES Fibromyalgia? Approximately 10 million patients in the United States have fibromyalgia, and 75-90% are women. While the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, infections, physical…

by chronicillness•11/04/202208/23/2025•0

CRPS & The Effects Of Hot Weather

It is no secret that extreme weather can worsen symptoms of CRPS. As well as cold weather, hot weather can also have a negative impact on the well-being of sufferers. Read this blog to find out more and learn how to cope. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Recently, a heatwave swept across the UK, bringing temperatures of 20 degrees celsius and over. Extreme weather conditions can worsen symptoms for CRPS…

by chronicwoman•11/04/202208/23/2025•0

My Secret To Fibromyalgia Recovery

Ever wish you could just snap your fingers and cure your fibromyalgia naturally? What a wild week it’s been over here. I have been busy with patients and trying to keep my houseplants alive in this Vegas 110 degree heat… So that I can go into sequester for Big Brother All-Stars! Just kidding! I’m launching Fibro University! Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. This is something I have been working on…

by chronicillness•11/03/202208/23/2025•0

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome & Brain Fog

Confused, mixing up words, forgetful, severe short-term memory problems, even complete loss of speech – many people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) experience cognitive difficulties, alongside their painful symptoms. Commonly referred to as ‘Brain fog’, sufferers say the benign symptom is one of the most debilitating and embarrassing side-effects of the chronic condition. Brain fog is a very common complaint amongst patients with CRPS. In this blog, we look at why and how it…

by chronicwoman•11/03/202208/23/2025•0