Introduction One of the most common and emotionally loaded phrases people with fibromyalgia hear is: “But you look so well.” On the surface, it sounds like a compliment. It may even be intended as reassurance.…
fibromyalgia diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Stories About People Who Have Gone Into Fibromyalgia Remission
Introduction Fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a long-term chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. For many people, symptoms fluctuate over time rather than following a straight line of…
Cryotherapy for Fibromyalgia Pain
Understanding Cryotherapy and Its Growing Popularity Cryotherapy has gained attention in recent years as a wellness and recovery technique used by athletes, physical therapy patients, and individuals dealing with chronic pain conditions. The idea is…
In Fibromyalgia, Some Days Are Just Tough: Understanding the Hard Days of Chronic Pain
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia is rarely a straight line. It is not a condition that behaves the same way every day, and it does not follow a predictable pattern that can be easily planned around.…
Cannabis for Fibromyalgia
Understanding the Interest in Cannabis for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to sensory input. Because conventional treatments do not always provide complete…
A Neuroscientist With Fibromyalgia
It’s been 5 years since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and 12 years since I got my Ph.D. in Neuroscience in the Department of Molecular Psychiatry. To be honest, I’ve never met another neuroscientist who…
Research Studies on Fibromyalgia and Cannabis
What is Fibromyalgia? 10 million patients in the United States with fibromyalgia, 75-90% are women. While the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, infections, physical or emotional trauma, and genetics appear to play a role in…
Fibromyalgia Coach and Cannabis Therapy
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that is difficult to diagnose and harder to treat. As a neuroscientist and health coach with fibromyalgia, Dr. Ross has combined modern science with ancient plant wisdom to not…
My Secret To Fibromyalgia Recovery
Ever wish you could just snap your fingers and cure your fibromyalgia naturally? What a wild week it’s been over here. I have been busy with patients and trying to keep my houseplants alive in…
5 Errors Patients Make When Selecting a Fibromyalgia Doctor
Having the right fibromyalgia doctor can make the difference between struggling silently in pain or managing your disease confidently. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or feel overwhelmed by your massive list of prescriptions that seem to…