Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Thetford woman fundraising to see specialist about her fibromyalgia hopes it could help to rebuild her life

A woman who has spent the past eight years in constant pain is hoping the specialist treatment will help her to rebuild her life. In 2016 Emma Parslow Cope was…

chronicillness 07/29/2023

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I Have Chronic Pain and Nothing Works For It. I’m Afraid I’ll Be Forgotten In The Opioid Crisis.

Chronic pain patients need better options, not just fewer opioids. It started as a dull ache right above the base of my spine. There was no injury, no clear cause…

chronicillness 07/27/2023

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When Fibromyalgia Painkillers Stop Working

It’s not uncommon for the effects of fibromyalgia pain medications to wane over time. But what can you do about it? Here are seven different treatment options to explore. If…

chronicillness 07/23/2023

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Difficulties With Phone Conversations in Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS

Have you come to hate talking on the telephone since you've had fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome? It's a common thing with people frequently saying they have an especially hard time focusing on…

chronicillness 07/21/2023

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Fibromyalgia and Herpes virus: Is there a connection?

Despite the instant negative reaction to the thought of the Herpes virus and the association with sexually transmitted disease, there are a number of different Herpes viruses, including those responsible…

chronicillness 07/19/2023

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Should You Try Cannabis Creams for Pain Relief?

Cannabis-infused sports creams claim to offer muscle relief. We spoke to experts to see if they're worth a shot. Chances are you're no stranger to muscle aches. Well, what if we…

chronicillness 07/17/2023

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I’m Not Really Too Busy to See You, I Just Can’t Fake That I’m Not in Pain

It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday night, and I’m in bed. With my husband and dogs right beside me. Nothing new here, and honestly, most of our friends are probably…

chronicillness 07/07/2023

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The Self-Doubt That Creeps In With Fibromyalgia

One thing that continuously surprises me about fibromyalgia is self-doubt. We’ve all heard about fibromyalgia patients dealing with medical professionals who don’t believe their pain is real or who face disbelief from…

chronicillness 07/06/2023