We have embodied beings. All of us. But what then is distinct about the lived experience of pain? What is it like to have your life and choices filtered by pain, limited by pain, and…
fibromyalgia treatment
Explore effective treatments for Fibromyalgia, including medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches to manage symptoms.
Can I sue a medical professional for clinical negligence?
If something goes wrong with your medical treatment, you have the legal right to sue for medical malpractice and negligence. Your actions can also help ensure that the same mistake is not made again and…
Fibro Flare: Pain is such a barrier
Obviously trying to do anything with a migraine is stupid, necessary, but stupid. However, struggling to get through the day with that sort of pain makes me rather forget how painful the fibromyalgia pain can…
How to find meaning again when fibromyalgia and chronic illness upends your life
You’re sitting in the doctor’s office, being told you have an incurable illness. Maybe you have to leave your career, or pull back on your workload, with set accommodations. You can’t live up to being…
Finding Someone to Treat Fibromyalgia
It isn’t always easy to find someone to help you because there’s not just one type of doctor who treats fibromyalgia. But it’s important to find a doctor who understands your condition and will work…
Getting a Better Night’s Sleep With Fibromyalgia
A good night’s sleep is as important to your health as eating right and exercising regularly. That’s especially true when you have fibromyalgia. Getting enough quality sleep can ease the pain of this arthritis-related condition…
Who treats CRPS
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can affect people of any age, including children, but it tends to be more common in women who are 60 to 70 years of age. Some of the common symptoms…
The Emotional Effects of Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can affect you physically and emotionally. Fibromyalgia is stressful. The pain and stress of fibromyalgia raise your body’s level of cortisol, a stress hormone. Adjusting to the disease and finding treatments that…
Does the weather affect chronic pain?
The weather has an impact on all of us – both mentally and physically – and many patients who suffer from chronic pain report that the change in weather makes their pain worse. The term…
6 Tips for Coping With ‘Fibromyalgia Fog’
Managing Fibromyalgia’s Effects on the Brain Doctors often focus more on the physical symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as pain, fatigue, and stiffness. However, many people with the condition also have trouble focusing, concentrating, or thinking…