The mind body connection to fibromyalgia ‘symptom and pain management‘ is crucial. When living with a chronic illness, it is not about mind over matter…. Just like you, that never resonated with me. No, I…
Clavicle or Shoulder Pain in Fibromyalgia – How Common Is It
Clavicle or shoulder pain in fibromyalgia is like any other symptom in that it can easily wax and wane, but might be more common than you think. With a recent shoulder injury (and labral tear)…
Fibromyalgia and Ankle Pain
It is not so uncommon to experience fibromyalgia and ankle pain. Although it might not be one of your first symptoms when living with fibromyalgia, you might find that you start experiencing pain in one…
Temperature Dysregulation and Fibromyalgia
Do you feel like your internal thermostat is broken? You are certainly not alone. Temperature dysregulation is quite common in fibromyalgia. And yet, as warm-blooded animals, human beings are usually quite amazing. When our surrounding…
Paresthesia and Fibromyalgia – What’s the Connection?
If you’ve ever sat with a leg tucked underneath your body or fallen asleep with one arm at an odd angle, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced paresthesia. This is the medical term for…
Can Fibromyalgia Contribute to Eye Pain
It is important to note here that not all eye conditions are attributed to fibromyalgia, but some symptoms in the eyes and face can be exacerbated by fibromyalgia. I often say that fibromyalgia tends to…
Fibromyalgia and Blood Vessels – Is There a Connection?
Do you ever think about how fibromyalgia and blood vessels affect each other? Is there a connection? I often say that fibromyalgia is complex and affects multiple systems in the body. When you think about…
Hyperhidrosis and Fibromyalgia
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that involves excessive sweating that isn’t the result of physical exertion or exposure to intense heat. The sweating may impact the hands or feet, underarms and even the face. In order…
Fibromyalgia Pain and Weather – What You Need to Know
You probably already suspect that fibromyalgia pain and weather changes tend to interplay with each other. As human beings, we tend to talk about the weather a lot. For many people, it might be more…
The Nervous System and Fibromyalgia – How it Branches Out
The Nervous System in Fibromyalgia You likely already know about the connection between the nervous system and fibromyalgia. You likely know that fibromyalgia is complex too, but we know that many times, the nervous system is…