A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Introduction Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia are two chronic pain conditions that can deeply affect daily life, energy levels, mobility, sleep, and emotional well-being. Both conditions are strongly linked to nervous system dysfunction,…
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.…
Introduction Explaining chronic illnesses like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia to family members can be one of the most emotionally challenging parts of living with these conditions. Pain is already difficult to manage…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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 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…