Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Fibromyalgia Causes Risky Nondripping Blood Pressure

In a recent study entitled “Fibromyalgia and Nondipper Circadian Blood Pressure Variability” a research team reports that female fibromyalgia patients are a risk group for “non-dipping blood pressure,” a phenomenon associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disorders. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a rheumatologic disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue and sleep perturbations, and is estimated to affect approximately 3 to 5% of the general…

by chronicillness•07/20/202308/23/2025•0

Fibromyalgia and Herpes virus: Is there a connection?

Despite the instant negative reaction to the thought of the Herpes virus and the association with sexually transmitted disease, there are a number of different Herpes viruses, including those responsible for Chicken Pox, Shingles, and Epstein Barr (mono). Even the ones with the most negative stereotypes are much more common than people believe; around 90% of people have been exposed to HSV-1 (oral herpes, or cold sores), and the numbers for genital herpes are pretty…

by chronicillness•07/19/202308/23/2025•0

10 best cannabis topicals for people with fibromyalgia

Cannabis topicals are providing significant relief to Fibromyalgia patients across the continent. Cannabis topicals can be used to treat Fibromyalgia pain, like tender points and muscle stiffness, but how? Fibromyalgia affects approximately five million Americans, yet treatment is notoriously difficult. Many believe their condition isn’t taken seriously by physicians, and symptoms are wide-ranging, including chronic pain with tender points, a widespread stiffness of the muscles, headaches, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression, and more. According to a 2014…

by chronicillness•07/18/202308/23/2025•0

Should You Try Cannabis Creams for Pain Relief?

Cannabis-infused sports creams claim to offer muscle relief. We spoke to experts to see if they’re worth a shot. Chances are you’re no stranger to muscle aches. Well, what if we told you that cannabis creams might help provide relief? Yes, there’s a new type of topical ointment on the market, and it’s infused with cannabidiol (CBD) from marijuana. Manufacturers claim it can help alleviate acute pain and muscle soreness. CBD is similar to THC, except it’s non-psychoactive,…

by chronicillness•07/17/202308/23/2025•0

Endocannabinoid Deficiency Suspected As Cause For Fibromyalgia

For decades, since fibromyalgia disproportionately affected women, those who suffered from its often debilitating effects were often labeled as “hysterical women.” Many doctors would not even acknowledge that it was a legitimate physical disorder and called women hypochondriacs. It was often referred to as a “psychosomatic disorder.” Over the decades, the medical community has finally recognized it as a physical disorder but has only speculated as to its underlying cause. The conventional Western medical treatment…

by chronicillness•07/16/202308/16/2025•0

Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Increases with Age, Linked to Poor Quality of Life, Study Says

The prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) may increase with age, according to results obtained in a study with Turkish patients. The study shows that elderly adults with fibromyalgia experience poor quality of life in terms of pain, sleep, social, and emotional functions. The study, “Prevalence Of Fibromyalgia In Turkish Geriatric Population And Its Impact On Quality Of Life,” was published in the Turkish journal Agri Pain. Most studies on fibromyalgia include young or middle-aged patients, mostly women, but…

by chronicillness•07/15/202308/23/2025•0

Can Topical Magnesium Help With Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms?

A recent clinical study looked at the effects of topical magnesium on forty female patients who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. We’ve covered a lot of topics on this website about fibromyalgia, both the symptoms and possible ways to treat it. But if you’ve spent time researching fibromyalgia, you know it’s not often that you come across good news. That’s why some of the information coming about the use of topical magnesium for treating fibromyalgia…

by chronicillness•07/14/202308/23/2025•0

Dysautonomia Syndrome in People with Fibromyalgia

Unfortunately, many fibromyalgia sufferers experience at least one form of dysautonomia syndrome and it can be a very serious problem for them. What Happens with Dysautonomia Syndrome Your body is constantly working. It does a long list of amazing things without you even thinking about it consciously. You breathe efficiently even while you’re sound asleep. When your nose itches, you automatically reach up to scratch the itch. Blood flows through your veins effortlessly. You process…

by chronicillness•07/13/202308/23/2025•0

When Fibromyalgia Makes Me Feel Like an Inadequate Mother

“I can only hope that I will continue to cope with it all as I do now.” My son is just over 2 years old. Anyone who has a toddler knows how much energy they exude at seemingly all hours of the day. I go through a constant grieving and acceptance stage with my fibromyalgia diagnosis because I feel like less of a mother for not being able to play with my toddler the way my husband…

by chronicillness•07/12/202308/23/2025•0

10 Times Fibromyalgia Was Featured on a TV Show

Although fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 10 million Americans and three to six percent of the global population, it is rare to see the illness featured in popular media. Unfortunately, there are still many people (medical professionals included) who don’t believe fibromyalgia is a “real” illness, or perhaps think it’s just a “catch-all” diagnosis for when nothing else seems to be wrong. There is also a great deal of misinformation about what fibro is and how it affects people, which can…

by chronicillness•07/11/202308/23/2025•0