Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain syndrome which comes with many symptoms and complications that we do not expect. For example, one of the less known symptoms that fibromyalgia patients would often suffer from is…
Why Do People with CRPS, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Pain So Frequently Suffer Bowel and Bladder Problems?
Understanding an Often Overlooked Aspect of Chronic Pain When people think about chronic pain conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia, they usually focus on symptoms like persistent pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness,…
Horrible Side Effects Make Fibromyalgia Patients Quit Medication Early
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and a variety of other symptoms that can significantly reduce quality of life. Because…
15 fibromyalgia clothing choices you can make to prevent pain
The condition can make it difficult to complete basic everyday tasks. Sometimes just getting dressed and out the door is too much, taking up the limited amount of “spoons” you have available to you. If…
Is Fibromyalgia A Disability, Social Security, Long-Term Disability & More?
Living with fibromyalgia can make every day a challenge. Chronic pain and severe exhaustion are the two most common symptoms. However, people who suffer from the condition often experience other symptoms, like depression, headaches, memory…
How to start with meditation for pain relief?
Some cultures claim that meditation can promote well-being through strengthening a person’s mind. However, this isn’t something that is widely accepted in the Western world as medically beneficial. If you ask around, many people will…
5 of the most common musculoskeletal leg pain causes
Musculoskeletal leg pain involves pain that develops in any of the tendons, ligaments, and muscles in the lower extremities. Conditions ranging from tendinitis to arthritis may be the source of your discomfort. Although this type of…
What’s the Impact of Stress on Fibromyalgia Pain Levels?
Understanding the Powerful Connection Between Stress and Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and a variety of other symptoms that…
The basics of osteoporosis prevention you should know
Bones are living tissue and, because of this, the body is constantly absorbing and replacing minerals from bones. When the body begins to absorb minerals faster than it can replace them, bone density decreases. This…
When to take supplements for depression, fatigue, and more
Supplements should be used in addition to, rather than instead of, a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Often, we can avoid taking supplements by making some lifestyle modifications. For some people, though, with their doctor’s approval,…