Let’s remember that despite all of our great science, we don’t fully understand either central sensitization or fibromyalgia. So the question is cute but unanswerable. Central sensitization means that there is altered processing of sensation…
Why is it that every sufferer that I’ve met that has fibromyalgia also has a controlling personality or bipolar problem, including me?
As research continues to uncover the biological mechanisms behind fibromyalgia, there is growing hope for more effective treatments and greater public acceptance. Taking fibromyalgia seriously means acknowledging both the science and the lived experiences of…
Fibromyalgia Pain Is Getting Worse: Why Can’t I Get Pain Medications When I Go to the Emergency Room?
Introduction For people living with fibromyalgia, severe pain can be physically exhausting, emotionally overwhelming, and deeply frustrating. While many individuals manage their symptoms through medications, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and regular medical care, there are…
What are ways to ease discomfort from Fibromyalgia while Pregnant?
I’ve had two difficult pregnancies. Two boys were born healthy This is going to sound awful. It hurts just to say it. It’s the silver bullet, though, against fibromyalgia. Exercise. Don’t stop reading yet. You…
Regarding a Fibromyalgia Flare, how do we identify the Triggers?
Keeping a journal is the single best way to identify your triggers. So, what kinds of things should you write down? Here are some of the most common flares: Click here to Get this or…
How have you handled your Battle with Fibromyalgia?
Having an understanding family has been wonderful. My husband and son understand when I having a bad day and pitch in without hesitation. Find those people who understand and support you. But it is also…
What is the best way to battle daily with Fibromyalgia Nerve and Muscle Pain?
Living daily with fibromyalgia nerve and muscle pain is not about winning a single fight, it is about learning how to survive, adapt, regulate, and reclaim quality of life over time. Fibromyalgia pain is persistent,…
What’s One Thing That Helped Your Fibromyalgia Pain?
Introduction If you ask ten people living with fibromyalgia what has helped ease their pain the most, you may receive ten completely different answers. That is one of the unique challenges of fibromyalgia. It affects…
Is Fibromyalgia just a throw-away Diagnosis when they can’t figure out what’s wrong?
I don’t know what it takes to make a fibromyalgia diagnosis because I don’t trust science’s model to describe and assess what the phenomenon really is. They do more harm when they label human beings…
My Doctor Diagnosed Me with Fibromyalgia but Refuses to Put Me on Any Medication for It
Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can bring a mixture of emotions. For many people, it is a relief to finally have a name for the widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties…