When Celebrities Talk About Chronic Illness, Don’t Forget About Everyday Spoonies When celebrities talk about chronic illness, headlines follow. Social media buzzes. Interviews go viral. For a brief moment, the world listens. But as the…
Lupus
Learn about Lupus, its causes, symptoms, and the best treatment options to manage flare-ups, reduce inflammation, and improve quality of life.
The Flu Shot in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Conditions
Introduction Every year, seasonal influenza affects millions of people worldwide, leading to countless doctor visits, hospitalizations, and serious complications. While many healthy individuals recover from the flu within a week or two, the virus can…
Caffeine, Energy Drinks, and Chronic Pain
Introduction Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world, found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa, and added to many soft drinks and energy products. For many people, caffeine is associated…
Why Do I Need a Referral to See a Fibromyalgia Pain Specialist?
Understanding the Pathway to Specialized Care Living with fibromyalgia can be exhausting, confusing, and often frustrating. The condition brings widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties that can interfere with nearly every part of…
Breathing Exercises to Calm Pain
Here at The Chronicilness.co of the United States, we know that living with chronic pain can be stressful. But one of the best ways patients can help reduce the stress in their lives is by…
Managing Frequent Sick Days Due to Chronic Conditions: Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Thyroid Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder
Introduction Living with multiple chronic conditions at the same time creates a level of physical and emotional complexity that is often difficult for others to fully understand. Conditions such as fibromyalgia, lupus, thyroid disorders, and…
New Studies Showed Mixed-But-Promising Results for New Lupus Drug Anifrolumab
Lupus patients have been waiting a while for some good news. Only one drug, belimumab (Benlysta), has been FDA-approved for lupus in more than 50 years — and that happened back in 2011. Since then,…
Taking Hydroxychloroquine for RA or Lupus Can Reduce Heart Risk by 17%
The anti-malarial drug lowers cholesterol and blood sugar makes blood less sticky, which is good for reducing blood clots and heart attack risk. If you take the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) as part of your…
Could the Weather Affect Lupus Symptoms? New Study Suggests Warm, Humid Weather Does
As the temperature increased, so did the risk of rash, joint inflammation, kidney problems, and other lupus symptoms. Shifts in weather patterns have long been associated with a variety of health ailments, from seasonal allergies…
Fibromyalgia vs. Lupus: What’s the Difference?
Fibromyalgia and lupus are both chronic diseases with no cure, can both cause some similar symptoms, and can both take a long time to get the right diagnosis. But fibromyalgia — often called fibro —…