A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
Fibromyalgia is such an intricate illness. Currently, there is no cure, however many patients find a mixed approach to soothe flare-ups and live a normal life. Fibromyalgia manifests differently in individuals; for example, some people with fibromyalgia are sensitive to heat and others to cold, while some sufferers also face multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) or other co-existing conditions. Patients are often forced to take a trial-and-error approach in order to discover what works best for…
We begin this Fibro Tale two years ago this month… Looking back to the beginning of my fibro tale. I don’t believe pharmacy was necessarily the wrong choice for me at the time. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last two years it’s that no two single Fibro–tales are exactly the same. No two sets of triggers are exactly the same. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Every single…
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Real? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating illness that takes many forms, has numerous symptoms, and no known cure is available from the standard medical community. You might have some skeptical friends who doubt you are actually ill, perhaps they think you are simply malingering. However, chronic fatigue syndrome is a very real disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Yet often patients can be told ‘it’s all in your head’, or…
After slipping on a wet floor and injuring herself, a nurse developed severe Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a condition that is known for causing a plethora of extremely painful symptoms. Due to the condition having such a negative impact on her life in every capacity, Ronty Rhodes Solicitors helped her to secure £50,000 in complex regional pain syndrome compensation. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. How the accident caused CRPS…
The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue are often associated with toxic overload and therefore, finding ways to reduce the toxins in our bodies are crucial to good health. Dry Body Brushing is a great addition to your daily routine. Many of us opt for a massage as this helps with our aches and pains. However, what the massage is actually doing is moving and draining lymphatic fluid, getting it to freely…
Cases involving CRPS can be tricky, however, as experts, we can help you overcome difficulties you may face when claiming. Find out more here. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an extremely painful condition that’s poorly understood by many. There are two types of CRPS, known as CRPS Type 1 and CRPS Type 2, both of which are notoriously difficult to diagnose due to the similarity in symptoms, which include sweating, discoloration to the skin,…
Lady Gaga “comes out” as a Fibro Fighter Have you noticed the media frenzy this past week? Fibromyalgia is trendy!! Lady Gaga declared on her Twitter feed that she too battles with Fibromyalgia. As she opened up about her chronic pain, her canceled tour dates, and her stay in hospital; social media went into meltdown. Love her or hate her, Lady Gaga’s announcement has definitely divided opinions. I have never been a huge visitor to…
CRPS is a condition known for causing chronic pain and discomfort in the body and, as anecdotal evidence has suggested, the eyes. Find out how CRPS affects the eyes in our blog. As a chronic pain condition, complex regional pain syndrome is known for causing a wide range of extremely painful symptoms, such as joint stiffness, swelling, changes in skin texture, and burning, in the affected area. At Brian Barr, we are a leading CRPS…
Every day is a battle but who is winning the war? Since I began Fibro Warrior, I have often been asked how do I manage to focus on the positives whilst battling Fibromyalgia? The answer to that is what are the alternatives? I guess I have two choices but only one is worth pursuing. The truth is that there is certainly nothing positive about having a chronic condition. But given that there is currently no cure…
….it’s not that easy! When it comes to Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends, it’s a tough one. It isn’t something that comes easily to them or even to you for that matter. No matter how long you have battled with the condition, the reality is that you will always come up against opposition when you are trying to explain how this “invisible illness” affects you every day. Click Here to Visit the Store and…