Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people in the United States, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. It’s unpredictable and symptoms vary, but it’s generally characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, abnormal pain processing, sleep disorders, fatigue, problems with cognitive functioning, migraines, anxiety and depression. Symptoms come and go, and no cure exists, but experts…
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What Causes Nausea In Fibromyalgia?
Around 40-70% of fibromyalgia patients have complained about chronic nausea and vomiting. Nausea could vary in intensity. However, most patients have only experienced mild to moderate nausea. There are also patients who have to deal with persistent nausea that will sometimes last for several weeks. In fact, some has reported to have experienced nausea every single day. Such intense nausea…
The 7 Psychological Stages of Chronic Pain. #3 is Anger
Have you ever wondered if other people with chronic health conditions feel the same way you do? Throughout my years with chronic pain and illness, along with the hundreds of patients I have counseled, I have found that, while everyone copes in their own way and experiences their condition uniquely, there are common feelings that most of us share. When…
Bathing in Cannabis with CBD Bath Bombs! Great for Fibromyalgia & Improve Sleep.
A nice warm bath with Cannabis oil is liquid relaxation therapy. It is peaceful, soothing, pain relieving, great before you go to sleep and feel good when you wake up the next morning. But there is even more to that. Over the past few years, cannabis has become a popular supplement among people suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia and other chronic…
IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy For Fibromyalgia
Anyone with fibromyalgia knows that there are hundreds of treatments that address the varied symptoms of fibro. It is because there are so many different ways that the disorder manifests itself, with so many different symptoms. Addressing each symptom can lead to a plethora of treatments. There is a newer treatment that seems to help several fibro symptoms, as well…
How to Get Rid of Period Cramps
Dysmenorrhea, also known as menstrual cramps, is a condition that affects around 50% of women and girls. It’s believed to be caused by a group of fatty compounds called prostaglandinsand can be anywhere from a minor nuisance to outright debilitating. Usually, the cramps are harmless. However, sometimes they can be a sign of a deeper underlying problem, especially if they are severe…
New vaccine for the treatment of fibromyalgia that actually works
If someone could give you a vaccine that could cure your fibromyalgia, would you do it? It may sound like a dream, but it’s closer to reality than you think. Los Angeles-based biomedical firm, EpicGenetics and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers seek FDA clearance to test Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine next year as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia . BCG is a generic TB vaccine that is almost…
How to Get Rid of Period Cramps
Dysmenorrhea, also known as menstrual cramps, is a condition that affects around 50% of women and girls. It’s believed to be caused by a group of fatty compounds called prostaglandinsand can be anywhere from a minor nuisance to outright debilitating. Usually, the cramps are harmless. However, sometimes they can be a sign of a deeper underlying problem, especially if they are severe…
There are three main types of pain in fibromyalgia: hyperalgesia, allodynia and paraesthesia.
Chronic pain is just one of the many symptoms that fibromyalgia almost always shows , but for me it is the most common.Pain affects every aspect of my life.Expensive payment for all physical activities I do; Even the smallest task can lead to a large increase in my symptoms.The pain of fibromyalgia is unique due to the severity, complexity and multiple systems involved. There are three main…
Be conscious people: do not ignore these deadly symptoms of fibromyalgia
The invisible symptoms of fibromyalgia you simply can not ignore Fibromyalgia is a human disease that causes widespread chronic pain and an increasing response to pressure. It affects more than 5 million Americans and the numbers are increasing. The condition causes innumerable unpleasant symptoms and is considered an “invisible disease” because it does not cause external problems. However, the symptoms of fibromyalgia can…