Fibromyalgia Awareness: Understanding Condition & Supporting

How can I raise awareness for Fibromyalgia?

For those of you who don’t know what Fibromyalgia is, simply put Fibromyalgia, aka fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. As to answer the question “12 Easy Ways to Raise Awareness for Fibromyalgia Awareness”. There are many ways that you can help to raise the profile of fibromyalgia including: For More Information Related to Fibromyalgia Visit below sites: References: Join Our Whatsapp Fibromyalgia Community Click here to Join Our Whatsapp Community Official Fibromyalgia Blogs…

by chronicillness•02/25/202208/23/2025•0

Nearly Half of Giant Cell Arteritis Patients on Actemra for a Year Stay in Remission After Stopping It

“Giant cell arteritis requires ongoing management, but it does not necessarily require continuous treatment.” In 2017, tocilizumab (Actemra), a biologic drug that inhibits interleukin-6 (IL-6), was FDA-approved for giant cell arteritis — an inflammation of the lining of the arteries. At the time there was sufficient research showing that tocilizumab was better than prednisone (a steroid) for helping many patients reach remission in GCA. Yet it was unclear whether those who had reached remission should…

by chronicwoman•03/31/202108/23/2025•0

The Arthritis Symptoms That Matter to Patients May Not Always Be the Ones They Discuss with Their Doctor

One of the main reasons people with arthritis visit the rheumatologist frequently — every three months is common among patients with inflammatory arthritis — is for doctors and patients to assess how arthritis patients are managing their disease. Typical check-ins may include a doctor’s physical exam and assessment as well as reviewing the results of blood tests and imaging tests. What’s also critical at these visits is something arthritis researchers and doctors call PROs, or…

by chronicwoman•03/31/202108/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia vs. Lupus: What’s the Difference?

Fibromyalgia and lupus are both chronic diseases with no cure, can both cause some similar symptoms, and can both take a long time to get the right diagnosis. But fibromyalgia — often called fibro — and lupus are two very distinct health conditions with very different causes and treatments, despite having some features in common. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that involves widespread inflammation and impacts many organs throughout the body. Fibromyalgia a disorder that…

by chronicwoman•03/31/202108/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring

If you’ve had a nagging sore throat, your doctor may take a swab to check for strep. If you’re suffering from a high fever and bad cough, your doctor may order a chest X-ray to look for pneumonia. But not all diagnoses are that straightforward. Case in point: Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes widespread chronic pain — as well as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties — is often challenging for a physician to pinpoint.…

by chronicwoman•03/31/202108/23/2025•0

Patient Reports of Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares Match Ultrasound Findings

Say study authors: ‘Patient–reported joint assessment may aid in capturing flares between routine clinical visits.’ No one knows how you’re feeling better than you, but do your symptoms actually correlate to objective measures of disease activity? A new study points to yes. In the study, which was published in the journal Rheumatology, researchers followed 80 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients for one year. At the beginning of the study, all participants were either in remission or…

by chronicwoman•03/31/202108/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Information (FAQ)

Fibromyalgia is by any measure a complex syndrome. As I have written (and continue to write) the many articles in the website, I work to answer any question that you might have, and I feel confident that the answers are here. Some of these are also answered on the Facebook postings, in videos, in the blog or informational graphics we provide. We still have more to cover and convey, so I thank you for being…

by chronicwoman•02/24/202108/23/2025•0

What is Fibromyalgia (and What Is It Not)?

First, it is important to know that fibromyalgia is characterized by wide-spread muscle pain and specific tender areas of the body. However, it doesn’t stop there, because fibromyalgia affects multiple systems of the body, including the nervous system, endocrine system, and the immune system. The brain and GI tract are often involved as well. One of the hallmarks of fibromyalgia is a dysfunction in the Central Nervous System. This dysfunction can cause a fibro body…

by chronicwoman•02/24/202108/23/2025•0

Illness Coming Out With An Invisible Illness!

Yup, I’m coming out today! Not about my sexuality, but my health. I want to tell everyone that….. I have a chronic illness. I have Fibromyalgia. Maybe you’re thinking, “yeah- ok, so do I –welcome to the club”; or maybe you’re thinking “what in the heck is Fibromyalgia?”. Well, for me to come out and say this -is a very big deal. Especially since I was diagnosed in 2014 (Four years ago!). I have pretty much been…

by chronicwoman•02/24/202108/23/2025•0

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8 Ways To Control Your Itchy Fibromyalgia Rash

Fibro–Rash! Is this really a thing you ask? Yes, apparently it is a thing. If you have trouble with any kind of rash all over your body and you have Fibromyalgia, you could also have Fibro-Rash. I just visited my dermatologist because my rheumatologist wanted me to rule out psoriatic arthritis. I have had itchy skin for many years and just thought it was my dry skin. It turns out that it is really folliculitis,…

by chronicwoman•02/24/202108/23/2025•0