An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
There is a NEW cure for fibromyalgia plastered on FaceBook! Yep. They have done it! AGAIN! Another cure for us fibro sufferers, for crying out loud! It is about time!!! (Really?) Well, let’s talk about this… Here is the hook… Ok. There is a blood test called the FM/a to diagnose fibromyalgia. This is real. Your insurance, whatever that may be, will cover the cost of this blood test. Click Here to Visit the Store…
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a greater than the normal reaction of the body to an injury. It is a poorly understood condition in which a person experiences persistent and debilitating pain that is extremely severe. In this blog, we take a closer look at the condition and discover what causes CRPS to spread. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. Although most cases are triggered by an injury, the resulting…
2010 and then 2012: It started with my swollen feet (both were swollen at two different times in my adult life). 2012: Next in line were my neck and shoulder pains. 2013: Then the pain oozed into my jaw. This is when I learned about temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder). Persistent headaches became the norm. Thankfully, I have had only one crazy migraine that brought me to the hospital. Migraines are not cool, bro. Stress…
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…