Do you suffer from fibromyalgia leg pain? Pain that is associated with the tender points and trigger points in multiple sites? Although we often refer to them as tender POINTS, they are actually more like tender AREAS. These areas of pain often occur within and around the muscle. Trigger points and myofascial pain in the legs can also contribute to what we often refer to as the “lumps and bumps” in fibromyalgia. I have yet to meet someone…
Can we minimize fibromyalgia flares? If you have fibromyalgia, you likely know the triggers that precede a fibromyalgia flare. You try to avoid the triggers when possible and just get through them when you have to. However, it is never 100%. There can be variables internally and externally. The most important thing to remember is that it is never “all or nothing” when working through a fibro flare. Some flares will be a shorter duration,…
This article is an examination of the more commonly used fibromyalgia medications and a few results of recent studies on the effectiveness of the medications in fibromyalgia patients; ways to reduce the cost of your fibromyalgia medication; and appropriate warnings where warranted. Fibromyalgia is complex. Here at “Living with Fibromyalgia”, we understand that not everyone will walk the same path when it comes to their approach to treating fibromyalgia and all of its complexities. If…
Fibromyalgia pain is unique due to its severity, complexity, and multiple systems involved. If you have fibromyalgia, you know that chronic pain is just one of the myriad of symptoms present within the fibro body at any one time. See, there can be multiple causes to a fibromyalgia headache for example, although the pain itself occurs in the “fashion” we call fibromyalgia pain. It doesn’t matter if the headache started as neck or scapular-thoracic pain…
This list reveals PRIMARY symptoms with secondary symptoms within each direct link… The fibromyalgia symptoms list that we present on this page is an addition to the main Fibromyalgia Symptoms page (our unique perspective on dealing with various fibromyalgia symptoms using our protocol) Why do you NEED an accurate SYMPTOMS LIST? Well, because there are too many generic inaccurate fibromyalgia symptoms listed out there that just state a lot of symptoms, without regard to PRIMARY and SECONDARY, and…
‘Living Strong with Fibromyalgia’ is not only about the best fibromyalgia help protocols but also about the best working solutions and ways to create more empowerment. Fibromyalgia is about the opposite of that. It can put limits on everything while decreasing quality of life, joy, and independence. I have never used the word ‘cure’ in relation to my illnesses. I am not cured; I am better conditioned, in mind and body. I am functional on…
I am dedicating this article page to updates and news for you. In these uncertain times, this will be a place you can come to find out what we are doing, in case there is ever a disruption in social media platforms. You are an important part of this community, and I believe that no matter what else you are doing, you are at the right place. As fellow fibro over four decades, and trainer…
July 25, 2012, the Social Security Administration (USA) adjusted the regulations to permit Fibromyalgia to be a legitimate basis for Social Security Disability (SSD). Like other disabilities, the evidence must be provided to establish that a person has a Medically Determinable Impairment (MDI). Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act now provide guidance regarding how that evidence should be developed to establish an MDI of fibromyalgia and gain a favorable ruling. It explains…
Have you received a fibromyalgia diagnosis? Many people who ultimately end up with a fibromyalgia diagnosis spend from five to ten years going to various doctors to get a proper diagnosis. It is estimated that up to 5% of the world’s population has fibromyalgia, yet many are undiagnosed, many are misdiagnosed, and many still are searching for better answers to understanding and treating the myriad of symptoms. NOTE: On October 1, 2015, Fibromyalgia became recognized as…
It is essential that we know what IS and what’s NOT fibro It’s interesting, isn’t it? Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is one day a year (May 12) but you live with fibromyalgia 24/7/365. So, think about it. If you knew that fibromyalgia was accurately depicted, would you be as reluctant to acknowledge your own fibromyalgia with people? It takes too much energy to even try to bring fibromyalgia awareness to people or doctors who aren’t willing…