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FDA Warning on Gabapentin and Pregabalin: Understanding the Risk of Serious Breathing Problems
Introduction Gabapentin and pregabalin are widely prescribed medications used to treat a range of conditions, including nerve pain, epilepsy, generalized anxiety symptoms (in some regions and off-label use), and fibromyalgia-related discomfort. Over the years, they…
Using myofascial discharge for fibromyalgia, Lyme and related chronic pain
You probably are asking right now, “What’s the heck of myofascial release?” Yeah, it’s like massage, but it doesn’t really feel like massage. Myofascial release (MFR) is a bodywork that physical therapist John Barnes has…
How do you take pain from fibromyalgia, Lyme chronic and the like?
Exercise can be too much for people with autoimmune, Lyme and other chronic diseases, fibromyalgia and fatigue disorders, though. Out of my own practice, I know that. You can see that I have thyroiditis of…
Fibro Warrior Creates a Training Program for “Us Only”
The idea of a “Fibro Warrior training program” speaks to something deeper than exercise routines or structured plans. It reflects a desire for guidance, stability, and empowerment in the middle of a condition that often…
How to Reduce Discomfort with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is often approached with the hope of eliminating discomfort entirely. That hope is understandable. When pain, fatigue, and sensitivity become part of daily life, the natural desire is to find something that makes it…
Here I Got 3 New Treatments to Improve My Symptoms of Lyme & Fibromyalgia
Here I Got 3 New Treatments to Improve My Symptoms of Lyme & Fibromyalgia Living with Lyme disease and fibromyalgia at the same time often feels like managing two overlapping conditions that don’t always follow…
Why Every “Fibrous Warrior” Should Be Aware of Lyme Disease Because of These Myths
Understanding Why This Comparison Comes Up So Often People living with fibromyalgia—sometimes affectionately calling themselves “fibrous warriors”—are often told a wide range of things about their condition. One of the most persistent themes is comparison:…
14 Methods of Reducing Fatigue from Fibromyalgia
Fatigue in fibromyalgia is not the same as ordinary tiredness. It is deeper, more persistent, and often described as a full-body exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest alone. People often wake up feeling unrefreshed, struggle…
Top 6 Researcher-Highlighted Tips for Reducing Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disruption, and increased sensitivity to physical and emotional stressors. Because it affects how the nervous system processes pain and sensory input, symptoms can…