Can I Get a Tattoo Even Though I Have Fibromyalgia?
Question: I really want to get a tattoo, but I'm worried that it'd be a really bad idea because I have fibromyalgia. That makes me really afraid of how painful it might…
Fibromyalgia Pain | 48-Pain Full Hours Recovery Period in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Have you ever noticed it takes you a couple of days to recover from a stressful event or over-exertion? A 48-hour recovery period is something you commonly hear about from…
My mom has fibromyalgia. Reading this made me cry for her
Chronic pain is increasingly rampant today.However, chronic pain and chronic diseases are often invisible. In many cases, there are no plasters, visible rashes, or nasal discharge involved.Those who suffer from…
The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Anger
Anger is a very common emotion, particularly for people suffering from fibromyalgia. It is a natural, human reaction and yet it doesn’t get an awful lot of attention as a…
I am in pain and I can’t sleep: Fibromyalgia and Sleeping Disorders
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is thought to be the result of overactive nerves. It is a condition that results in chronic widespread pain and tenderness all over the body. So what exactly…
What is RSDS? How it is connected with Fibromyalgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) and fibromyalgia are two very closely related disorders that often get mistaken for each other. RSDS is more commonly known as “complex regional pain syndrome.…
Physicians Recommend Cannabis As An Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain
What Is Chronic Pain? Pain is a complex phenomenon made up of physical, mental, and social components. At a basic level, the ability to perceive pain has helped people survive…
What is Link Between Bladder Problems and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and interstitial cystitis (IC) — a painful bladder condition — frequently occur together. Women may be up to 10 times more likely than men to develop it. Having…
When Chronic Pain Leads to ‘Appointment Fatigue’
Breaking the Cycle of Appointment Fatigue in Chronic Pain Management Living with chronic pain means navigating a constant balancing act—managing symptoms, medications, work, relationships, and self-care. At the core of…
How Dare You Judge my Handicap Sticker
Having to go to appointments with my doctor here in Rhode Island, so we can again fill out the form for the state to confirm that I still qualify for…