An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) causes a wide range of symptoms and is a condition that affects many fibromyalgia patients. Read our blog post to learn more. Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is also known as idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) and is a condition that affects many people who also suffer from fibromyalgia (FMS). Anyone who has MCS is severely sensitive to many pollutants, including perfumes, petrol, diesel, smoke, pollen, dust, pet fur, and many more. The…
I think I might be a little crazy. You’re (probably) just meeting me and here I am talking about my weight. Well let me tell you, it’s a tough topic for me like I’m sure it is for 95% of the women out there. But I also know it is something we women dedicate a lot of emotional time and energy to. So I’ve decided to put aside my personal discomfort in favor of sharing…
Having a healthy, balanced diet is recommended for anyone, particularly those with fibromyalgia, as there are foods that can help to fight inflammation and in turn reduce pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain all over the body, as well as extreme fatigue, stiffness, mental fogginess, headaches, and increased sensitivity to pain. Although there is yet to be a cure for fibromyalgia, there are many treatments out there for sufferers to try in…
Fibromyalgia and Agitation. You would be forgiven for thinking that these are two words that belong together. Well not in my world!! For those of you recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or those who may have an inkling that perhaps you are showing symptoms of having the condition, it is easy to allow some fear to creep in. When words like “incurable”, “chronic” and “heightened pain responses” are used it is understandable that an element of fear will…
Fibromyalgia is an incredibly painful, debilitating condition. The symptoms are often so bad that even the most simple tasks can become a struggle, having a hugely negative impact on the lives of sufferers. In fact, many fibromyalgia sufferers are unable to work after being diagnosed and, as a result, suffer a loss of income and can even develop further symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. From severe pain to extreme fatigue, there are a number…
This post may prove to be somewhat controversial but it comes from my heart and I believe I would be doing a disservice to my fellow “warriors” if I were to let it go unsaid. When I was first diagnosed 15 years ago, I was relieved that having already suffered for 10 years my condition was very real and had finally got recognition and more importantly a name. I remember leaving my doctor’s surgery and…
Whether it’s the psychological symptoms or physical symptoms you’re struggling with, if you’ve explored all of your options and you’re still struggling to work with fibromyalgia, then you might want to go down the route of compensation. If your fibromyalgia was a result of an accident or injury, then you could be eligible to make a fibromyalgia compensation claim, easing the financial strain caused by loss of earnings, and funding any specialist treatments, physiotherapy, and…
Our journeys with Fibromyalgia are often long and very lonely. It is difficult it seems for our loved ones, friends, and colleagues to contemplate ever feeling so awful and wracked with pain when in most cases you look surprisingly well. Doctors, if you get a sympathetic one, are busy and how do you pour your heart out in just a few minutes assigned to each patient? Finding your Fibromyalgia support network isn’t always easy. At times, I think…
Complex regional pain syndrome has no cure, however, there are natural remedies to treat symptoms and reduce pain. Learn more here. Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain syndrome also referred to as reflex sympathetic dystrophy and CRPS. It’s renowned for causing severe burning, stabbing, or stinging pain, as well as changes to the temperature and color of the skin. Despite years of research taking place to better understand CRPS, there is no cure…
Over the years it is true to say that on the days I have felt my worst I am invariably greeted with the words by somebody or another “you look really well”. I have always kind of smiled at this, even joked about how crap I feel yet people think I look amazing. However, this week it really got to me and set me thinking about the realities of living with what is effectively an…