What Is Fibromyalgia? When you first hear those words, ‘you have fibromyalgia,’ there are likely many thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are coursing through your mind. You may wonder what that is, why you have it, will you ever get better, what your life will be like now. You may worry about how this will affect your job, family, hobbies,…
Every so often he grabs his left shoulder and winces. It hurts when he walks, when he sits still, when he rises from his couch, and when he missteps in a damp meadow. More than hurts. It seems a kind of agony, though he never mentions it. There are times when he cannot help but show this, the fallout from…
If you love someone with fibromyalgia you experience intense pain that varies from one day to the next and from one hour to the next. We can not predict that. So we want you to understand that sometimes things have to be canceled at the last minute and it bothers us as much as you do. We want you to…
Did you know that memory loss is a common symptom experienced by individuals with fibromyalgia? This cognitive dysfunction, often referred to as “fibro fog” or brain fog, can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life. From difficulty thinking clearly to problems with word recall, memory issues are a recognized aspect of fibromyalgia that can vary in severity from…
Anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia is familiar with the common symptoms — aches and pains, chronic fatigue, brain fog, etc. — but here are some facts about the disease you may not know. We’ve put together this list with help from fibromyalgialiving.today and verywell.com. 1. Fibromyalgia is the most common pain disorder in the U.S. It’s been estimated that more…
If you have fibromyalgia, showers can be both a relief and a challenge. While warm water may help soothe muscle pain, the experience can also lead to fatigue, dizziness, or sensory overload. Here’s what you need to know to make showering easier and more comfortable: 1. Choose the Right Water Temperature Warm water (not too hot or too cold) can…
One of the hardest things about living with fibromyalgia is finding an effective pain reliever that can suppress the symptoms. Medicines that are really effective in relieving pain can have side effects and risks. On the other hand, some medications that are considered safe may not be as effective. So how do you discover the best pain relievers for fibromyalgia symptoms? Here are 3…
In 2017, Lady Gaga shared on Twitter that she has fibromyalgia and “wanted to raise awareness” about the debilitating condition. She has since rescheduled tours due to the severe nerve pain she suffers from fibromyalgia and revealed to Vogue , “I get so irritated with people who don’t believe fibromyalgia is real,” the singer said. “For me, and I think for many others, it…
It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects almost 6 million or 1 in 50 people. Fibromyalgia is classically characterized by chronic pain, particularly muscle aches, fatigue, trouble sleeping, brain fog or cognitive impairment, depression, and painful tender points throughout the body. Conventional medicine has yet to uncover the cause of fibromyalgia and only offers to treat symptoms with painkillers and antidepressants. Functional medicine,…
For years I have cried that I wanted my old life back . I longed for the time when I didn’t have any pain, had enough energy to get through the day and could do everything I wanted without taking my body into account. The pain started when I was 15 and I just wanted to go out like my peers, shop all day,…