Posted inAnkylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Can It Cause Knee Pain?
When you’re dealing with knee pain that won’t go away, you might blame it on overuse or age-related wear and tear. But in some cases, knee pain can come from…
Posted inChronic Awareness Fibromyalgia
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Back Pain?
Fibromyalgia — a disorder that causes widespread chronic pain and tenderness — affects 2 to 4 percent of women and men in the United States (women ages 20 to 50…
Posted inArthritis Psoriatic Arthritis
What Is Enthesitis? The Painful Arthritis Symptom You Should Know About
If you have ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis, you may be familiar with the pain of enthesitis, an inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to the bone — even if…
Posted inFibromyalgia Multiple Sclerosis
Fibromyalgia vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Differences in Signs & Symptoms
Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis are both chronic diseases with no cure. Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis can both cause some of the same symptoms. They can both take a long time…
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…
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…
Posted inFibromyalgia Psoriasis Stress
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…
It’s not you, It’s me: Fibromyalgia and Relationships
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get ready because it is about to get REAL! I have my favorite coffee in my favorite cup and I’m ready to…
Posted inChronic Awareness Fibromyalgia
10 Things I wish my Co-Workers Knew about Fibromyalgia and me!
Most of the time, I would consider myself a private person. I don’t tend to put my personal business out for the entire world to see. However, since my chronic…
Posted inAlzheimer Anxiety Chronic Awareness
A Look Into The Mirror
I look into the mirror and I wonderWho are you now?I remember who you used to beAre you still the same? I look into the mirror and I wonderDo you…