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How to Tell if it’s Fibromyalgia or Multiple Sclerosis

By Julia Nelson / By Tiffany Vance-Huffman, There is so much mystery in the world of fibromyalgia, in large part because it effects everyone differently. Another reason for the mystery is due to the similarity in fibro symptoms compared to other diseases and syndromes. Fibromyalgia is sometimes misdiagnosed as a different problem and vice versa. This is because the myriad of symptoms associated with fibro are commonly foundin other…

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3 Ways Lady Gaga’s “The Cure” Reflects Life with Fibromyalgia

By Julia Nelson / The famous singer Lady Gaga disclosed that she is a chronic pain sufferer in 2007. And, she remained at the top in news that year. As an 11-year-old fibromyalgia sufferer, I became curious about how this disease might affect her music career. There are many ways to describe the lyrics of any song. I analyzed Gaga’s song “The Cure” in different ways.…

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First Signs of Fibromyalgia: Early Signs and Symptoms

If you are struggling with pain, you may be thinking about whether or not you struggle with a disease known as fibromyalgia. So what are the first signs of fibromyalgia? This disease has a number of different symptoms, and because of this, it’s important for us to try and understand what the first signs of fibromyalgia are before we make a…

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Where Strength Begins: A Grounded Guide on Where to Start When Your Fibromyalgia Pain Is So High

Introduction: When Everything Hurts and You Feel Lost Fibromyalgia pain can reach a point where even the smallest action feels impossible. The weight of exhaustion, soreness, and overwhelm may leave you wondering, “Where do I even begin?” This guide is crafted exactly for those moments. When fibromyalgia pain is so high, starting over doesn’t require grand gestures — it begins with gentle choices, tiny anchors, and…

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Fibromyalgia vs Numbing or Tingling of the Extremities: Understanding the Connection and Differences

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and cognitive disturbances. Many individuals with fibromyalgia also experience numbness and tingling in their hands, feet, arms, and legs, leading to confusion with other neurological conditions. Numbness and tingling of the extremities, also known as paresthesia, can be caused by various neurological, circulatory, and autoimmune disorders. While these sensations frequently occur in fibromyalgia, they are…

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Fibromyalgia and Bone Health

By Julia Nelson  Fibromyalgia is a condition with widespread debilitating pain. It is present in around 0.5-10% of worldwide population with a seven times higher presence among females than males. Apart from pain there are symptoms of fatigue, sleep disorders, stiffness, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, memory or concentration problems etc. Bone health is also significantly affected in fibromyalgia patients. Fibromyalgia’s effects…

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20 ‘Embarrassing’ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia We Don’t Talk About

By Julia Nelson  If you’re suffering from an everlasting ailment like fibromyalgia, you’re already well aware of the annoying and adverse symptoms that come through it. You should not feel ashamed and miserable because of the symptoms and side effects you’re experiencing, but it will cause embarrassment when you forget about what you were saying in the middle of an important work…

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How to Recognize Fibromyalgia – What is it, its Symptoms and Treatments

By Julia Nelson  Guest Post by Henna. Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder, characterized by severe muscle pain, fatigue, memory loss, and other issues. Medical science has many theories about this muscle condition. While the Arthritis Foundation considers Fibromyalgia as one of the hundred forms of arthritis, due to its classic symptoms of joint and muscle pain, and fatigue, recent researches indicate…

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