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
People With Fibromyalgia Hate Winters and the Reasons Are Pretty Simple: See How You Can Manage Your Symptoms in Cold Weather For people living with fibromyalgia, winter is not just a season—it is a physical…
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…
Fibromyalgia and Skin Conditions– From Itching to Redness & Bruising
Sometimes fibromyalgia and skin conditions that cannot be explained cause even more issues for someone already suffering other common symptoms of fibromyalgia. We know that when asked what fibromyalgia is, most people will say that…
Interstitial Cystitis and Fibromyalgia – What to Do About it
Some people with fibromyalgia also suffer from interstitial cystitis which can further hinder their quality of life. Your bladder is an all-important muscular organ designed to collect urine until you can relieve yourself. It expands…
Fibromyalgia and the Heart Muscle – Fibro Pain or Something else
If you have ever had this experience, you will know that symptoms around fibromyalgia and the heart can give you quite a scare. This all-important muscular organ does an amazing job for us every day.…
Men with Fibromyalgia – Not Just a Woman’s Issue
Yes, men also get fibromyalgia, so just how do they cope? I feel a great sense of compassion when I receive messages from men with fibromyalgia. Although the diagnosis is not easy for any of…