How do I be confident using the cane in public when I look like an otherwise healthy, able-bodied person? I can’t give you a direct definite answer to your question. But I will share a…
chronic pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
Why isn’t Fibromyalgia taken more seriously?
It’s not taken seriously for many reasons. They’ve been doing more and more research on it but it’s very complex. Some of the medical community claims it’s a rheumatological issue like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.…
Do you find it difficult to solve problems when your Fibromyalgia Flares up?
I have lived with Fibromyalgia for 30 years. The answers to this question are true and help to explain some of the new symptoms I’m experiencing. For example, when I stand up, I’m dizzy and…
Is Central Sensitization the same as Fibromyalgia?
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…
What is the best way to battle daily with Fibromyalgia Nerve and Muscle Pain?
The best way is to accept it and moderate it in a moment-by-moment exercise. The stress of the “fight” will only make the pain worse for most with fibro. My new normal is that I…
What percent of Fibromyalgia patients don’t respond to any of the commonly used Medicines?
You know this is the craziest thing I am going to talk about now… I’m not sure what the percentage is, but I can tell you that I spent years taking Adderall for ADHD and…
How would you decide if a diagnosis is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia?
Get your genes mapped. If you have either fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue it is probably most likely due to “Soft Tissue Calcification” which is caused by the body not excreting enough sulfur and phosphorus, which…
If you suffer from Fibromyalgia does it hurt you to wear all types of clothes or only certain fabrics?
Diagnosed 10 years ago. Every day is a new mystery I am ridiculously picky about my clothes, since mild to moderate Allodynia is one of my Fibromyalgia symptoms. No sleeves of any fabric, soft fleece…
I find myself taking numerous sick days due to pain from my chronic conditions (fibromyalgia, lupus, thyroid disorders, bipolar)
It’s hard to address them all at once. I’ll just mention that your issue with panic attacks is probably both psychological as well as physiological. From your wording, it sounds as though you experienced anticipatory…
Fibromyalgia is a Painful Condition that is very Real to the Suffering Patients
The pain of fibromyalgia is real and the patients need help. The most frustrating element for fibromyalgia patients is that some healthcare providers think it is a “fad disease” and that erodes the doctor-patient trust…