This can be a difficult question to answer because fibromyalgia affects everyone in differing ways; however, there is one overarching thing that makes it worse, not moving. Although it can feel horrific to move at…
fibromyalgia symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
How do you get through the horrible aches and pains from Fibromyalgia without prescription pain meds?
I realize that Fibromyalgia doesn’t affect everyone the same way. I don’t think I suffer as much as some people do. Having said that, there are things that I have done that make it better.…
What did you discover and how did you heal yourself of Fibromyalgia?
What I found in 35,000 hours of work going back to 1978 was that lots of things can start FMS, CFS, and other things; injuries, viruses, bacterial infection, and other things that the body attempts…
Have you ever suffered from rapid weight gain from fibromyalgia medication?
Oh boy, what a question and you got the right person to ask, if you research and I don’t mean just google. I mean research the medications you take. You will find most if not…
What made you think you needed to see a doctor and be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?
Yes, I was diagnosed in 2001. In 1999, I suffered a back injury at work. Even though I followed my treating physician’s advice, including physical therapy and home exercises, the pain in my back just…
What would you advise to someone who is young and has Fibromyalgia?
Bless your heart! I would say to you to get a notebook dedicated to writing down everything you eat and how you are feeling every day. Write down your pain levels and fatigue levels and…
What are some ways to soothe bad fibromyalgia flare-ups before bed?
I always find it helpful to soak in a hot Epsom salt bath (the calm scent one or relax one), it helps the aching body as the water cools stay as long as you can…
What makes your fibromyalgia the worst?
My case is not particularly bad compared to many, so I try hard to be grateful it isn’t worse. Fibromyalgia evolves with life, usually constantly piling on and adding to the list of symptoms. Once…
Who tests for fibromyalgia?
Traditionally, rheumatologists do the testing to find fibromyalgia. That is because originally, nobody knew what fibromyalgia was and they assumed, as it was linked to pain in joints and muscles, that it should fall under…
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…