Some people do not realize that their fibromyalgia and vision problems may be related. While there is no way to determine with certainty that vision problems are exacerbated by your fibromyalgia, it is common for…
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…
Control Fibromyalgia Foot Pain
When fibromyalgia affects the lower part of the body, this is somewhat different than upper body pain due to the weight-bearing nature of both legs and feet. Although this is just one area of the…
Fibromyalgia and Adrenal Stress
Adrenal stress and adrenaline dominance can occur when our adrenal glands accumulate too much stress while creating imbalance within the pituitary and hypothalamus (in the brain). This can be common with any chronic illness due…
Sciatica Pain and Fibromyalgia – can one affect the other
Sciatica pain and fibromyalgia often coexist in the same person but may require different treatments and pain management options. Fibromyalgia itself is known for causing pain in various regions of the body. Many of us…
Fibromyalgia and Hip Flexor Pain
It is not uncommon to have hip flexor issues, or pain in this area with fibromyalgia. The hips, hip flexors, and lower back correlate with fibromyalgia pain areas due to tender areas around the lower…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Fibromyalgia – Is There a Connection?
Many people assume that carpal tunnel syndrome only occurs in people who spend a lot of time typing on a computer or engaging in repetitive motions like swinging a tennis racket, but this is far…
MTHFR Gene and Fibromyalgia
What do amino acids, enzymes, the MTHFR gene and fibromyalgia have in common? More than you might think! The MTHFR gene is something to seriously consider if you have been living with fibromyalgia. The Role…
Fibromyalgia and TMJ Pain Syndrome
Did you know that fibromyalgia and TMJ pain often go together? Unfortunately for many fibromyalgia patients, this is a painful reality. Your jaw is one part of the body that you don’t think about much…