By Julia Nelson / Most of the individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia will do a whole lot of things so they can make sure that they have the ability to work continuously. The pain can be hard to work through sometimes, but it’s an excellent way to struggle and stay energetic, regardless of what possibly standing in your work. It’s being said…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you love someone with fibromyalgia, keep in mind that they suffer intensely!
By Julia Nelson 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…