Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Research Studies on Fibromyalgia and Cannabis

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 onset. Patients with lupus, osteoarthritis, and or rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk of developing fibromyalgia. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include muscle pain and tenderness, muscle spasms, joint pain, bone pain, neurological pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, anxiety or depression, gastrointestinal…

by chronicillness•11/05/202208/23/2025•0

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Traveling with CRPS

The holiday season is fast approaching. Traveling when able-bodied has its fair share of challenges but, if you suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), it can seem like a passport to problems. The Government recently announced new proposals for disabled flyers but the implications of these will not be known until early 2019. So, in this blog, we offer some useful tips on how to make traveling with CRPS less daunting now. Read on…

by chronicwoman•11/05/202208/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Coach and Cannabis Therapy

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 only stop the pain but also heal emotional and physical trauma from the disorder. What CAUSES Fibromyalgia? Approximately 10 million patients in the United States have fibromyalgia, and 75-90% are women. While the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, infections, physical…

by chronicillness•11/04/202208/23/2025•0

CRPS & The Effects Of Hot Weather

It is no secret that extreme weather can worsen symptoms of CRPS. As well as cold weather, hot weather can also have a negative impact on the well-being of sufferers. Read this blog to find out more and learn how to cope. Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. Recently, a heatwave swept across the UK, bringing temperatures of 20 degrees celsius and over. Extreme weather conditions can worsen symptoms for CRPS…

by chronicwoman•11/04/202208/23/2025•0

My Secret To Fibromyalgia Recovery

Ever wish you could just snap your fingers and cure your fibromyalgia naturally? What a wild week it’s been over here. I have been busy with patients and trying to keep my houseplants alive in this Vegas 110 degree heat… So that I can go into sequester for Big Brother All-Stars! Just kidding! I’m launching Fibro University! Click Here to Visit the Store and find Much More…. This is something I have been working on…

by chronicillness•11/03/202208/23/2025•0

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome & Brain Fog

Confused, mixing up words, forgetful, severe short-term memory problems, even complete loss of speech – many people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) experience cognitive difficulties, alongside their painful symptoms. Commonly referred to as ‘Brain fog’, sufferers say the benign symptom is one of the most debilitating and embarrassing side-effects of the chronic condition. Brain fog is a very common complaint amongst patients with CRPS. In this blog, we look at why and how it…

by chronicwoman•11/03/202208/23/2025•0

5 Errors Patients Make When Selecting a Fibromyalgia Doctor

Having the right fibromyalgia doctor can make the difference between struggling silently in pain or managing your disease confidently. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or feel overwhelmed by your massive list of prescriptions that seem to not do much, it’s never too late to do your research and change your fibromyalgia doctor. The five mistakes fibromyalgia patients make when choosing their doctor: 1. Choosing a general practitioner While a general practitioner is great to go to…

by chronicillness•11/02/202208/23/2025•0

The difference between Type 1 & Type 2 CRPS

Complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) affects approximately 5% of all injuries that occur yet remains poorly understood. Characterized by severe, debilitating pain, the chronic condition most often affects a person’s limbs and can get progressively worse over time. There are two forms of CRPS, known simply as Type 1 CRPS and Type 2 CRPS. In this blog, we look at the characteristics of each and compare differences. Read on to find out more. Complex regional…

by chronicwoman•11/02/202208/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Fatigue: A Constant Feeling Of Tiredness

Fibromyalgia fatigue feels like a constant state of weariness that diminishes your energy and mental capacity. Fatigue is the second most prominent symptom of fibromyalgia and can be even more debilitating than the pain. The overwhelming tiredness makes our bodies feel heavy and weak. It contributes to brain fog increasing memory loss and forgetfulness. Studies have shown that the amount of fatigue a person with fibromyalgia experiences directly impacts the amount of pain they have.…

by chronicillness•11/01/202208/23/2025•0

What happens if fibromyalgia is left untreated?

A major risk of leaving fibromyalgia untreated is that symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, headaches, and depression can become excruciatingly worse over time. Fibromyalgia also has a huge impact on mental health and anxiety and mood disorders can also worsen if you don’t treat fibromyalgia. How to Treat Fibromyalgia The treatment of fibromyalgia varies considerably from patient to patient depending on individual symptoms. No single treatment works for the condition and most sufferers find…

by chronicwoman•11/01/202208/23/2025•0