By: Dr Alexa James The lack of inflammatory findings When patients complain about diffuse muscle and soft tissue pain in the tender areas, fibromyalgia (FM) diagnosis is considered. Pure or primary FM is non-inflammatory because…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
Making Plans When You Have Fibromyalgia
By: Dr Alexa James Plans to make. Could be awesome. Awesome. For days, weeks, months or even a year, you can plan something. Plans for the same day can be made quickly. Planning is a…
What or Who I Am the Invisible Intruder – Chronic illness Awareness
By: Dr Alexa James I was something that was wanted to deny the health community once. You told me I was just in your head, I didn’t exist, you felt like freaks who have lost…
I’m a Marshmallow – it’s called fibromyalgia, “Something always wrong”
By: Dr Alexa James I like being like a marshmallow compared to me. On the inside and outside I’m gooey and squidgy –pretty much the same thing. I have no thick skin, so my outside…
Somewhere Between Denial and Depression in Fibromyalgia
By: Dr. Alexa James This continuum has slid up and down my life’s experience with fibromyalgia. I often spend my energy trying to avoid both extremes desperately. Sometimes I try to stay positive and concentrate…
My Float Tank Experience in Fibromyalgia
By: Dr. Alexa James I have been able to try almost anything for some relief for the last 13 years since my fibromyalgia was officially “diagnosed.” Recently, I heard a lot and was curious about…
Hope that millions of people with fibromyalgia can diagnose condition more quickly as a new gut bacterial test
By: Dr. Alexa James There’s a chance of Fibromyalgia suffering from Lady Gaga, Kirsty Young, and Morgan Freeman. But many people suffer. But many people suffer. 4 percent of the global population have been affected…
If Doctors are breaking you off as they are unable to deal with you – Fibromyalgia Awareness
By: Dr. Alexa James I watched one of my favorite TV shows recently, The Golden Girls. Though I saw the show hundreds of times, I really clicked and hit home this time to watch some…
Blue Badges is now available for the first time to people with hidden disabilities
By: Dr. Alexa James Fibromyalgia is the second most common disease that affects your bones and muscles. However, it is usually misunderstood and misdiagnosed. His classic symptoms are generalized pain and fatigue of muscle and…
It’s hard to pretend to be OK – Chronic Illness Awareness
By: Dr. Alexa James When people ask me what I am or what I am doing, generally my typical answer is the same, “I am OK,” or “I am good,” or “I am OK,” or,…