Fibromyalgia Community

MGH Researchers make a key discovery to diagnose patients with fibromyalgia

By: Dr. Alexa James The words' You look so good' are often heard by fibromyalgia patients. How could you be ill? How are you?" Or perhaps the nonsensical words" all…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Somewhere Between Denial and Depression in Fibromyalgia

By: Dr. Alexa James This continuum has slid up and down my life's experience with fibromyalgia. I often spend my energy trying to avoid both extremes desperately. Sometimes I try…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

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The ‘legalization of cannabis in the UK’ for chronic illness

By: Dr. Alexa James The cross-party MPs had predicted on a Canadian exploratory expedition that cannabis use would be fully legalized in the UK within five or ten years. In…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Fibromyalgia

My Float Tank Experience in Fibromyalgia

By: Dr. Alexa James I have been able to try almost anything for some relief for the last 13 years since my fibromyalgia was officially "diagnosed." Recently, I heard a…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Fibromyalgia

Hope that millions of people with fibromyalgia can diagnose condition more quickly as a new gut bacterial test

By: Dr. Alexa James There's a chance of Fibromyalgia suffering from Lady Gaga, Kirsty Young, and Morgan Freeman. But many people suffer. But many people suffer. 4 percent of the…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia

If Doctors are breaking you off as they are unable to deal with you – Fibromyalgia Awareness

By: Dr. Alexa James I watched one of my favorite TV shows recently, The Golden Girls. Though I saw the show hundreds of times, I really clicked and hit home…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia

Blue Badges is now available for the first time to people with hidden disabilities

By: Dr. Alexa James Fibromyalgia is the second most common disease that affects your bones and muscles. However, it is usually misunderstood and misdiagnosed. His classic symptoms are generalized pain…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia

It’s hard to pretend to be OK – Chronic Illness Awareness

By: Dr. Alexa James When people ask me what I am or what I am doing, generally my typical answer is the same, "I am OK," or "I am good,"…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Chronic Pain

FDA warns Gabapentin and Pregabalin can cause serious problems in breathing

By: Dr. Alexa James U.S. health regulators warn against the risk of dangerous breathing problems associated with opioids and certain other drugs caused by popular nervous system drugs. FDA Announcement…

chronicillness 01/16/2020

Fibromyalgia

5 Patients Share Tips for Reducing Fibromyalgia Symptoms

1st Patient I am a by-nature problem-solver, so I obsessively investigated the best strategies for reducing fibromyalgia two years ago when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. There are no easy…

chronicillness 12/31/2019

Fibromyalgia Community

MGH Researchers make a key discovery to diagnose patients with fibromyalgia

Somewhere Between Denial and Depression in Fibromyalgia

The ‘legalization of cannabis in the UK’ for chronic illness

My Float Tank Experience in Fibromyalgia

Hope that millions of people with fibromyalgia can diagnose condition more quickly as a new gut bacterial test

If Doctors are breaking you off as they are unable to deal with you – Fibromyalgia Awareness

Blue Badges is now available for the first time to people with hidden disabilities

It’s hard to pretend to be OK – Chronic Illness Awareness

FDA warns Gabapentin and Pregabalin can cause serious problems in breathing

5 Patients Share Tips for Reducing Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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