Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic, nonspecific somatic syndrome distinguished by increased tenderness in specific body points, fatigue, sleep disorders, and problems with memory. This condition changes how the brain interprets pain signals, improving the perception of the painful experience. Although its exact cause has not been identified, most scholars agree that it implicates hereditary, environmental,…
Chronic, widespread pain is often the hallmark symptom of fibromyalgia, but many people also cite relentless fatigue as another challenging aspect of the condition. In fact, research suggests more than 80 percent of people with fibromyalgia deal with fatigue. It’s important for fibromyalgia fatigue to be acknowledged for what it is: a very real and…
For Lynne, it’s acupuncture and massage. For Naomi, it’s spending time with friends. Both share how self-care helps them manage Thomas Rutledge, PhD To treat fibromyalgia, you need the right doctor, medication, and complementary therapies. An equally important piece in the fibromyalgia treatment toolbox: self-care. Self-care can mean different things to different people, but ultimately, it’s…
study of more than 2.5m adults has identified a genetic link between fibromyalgia and Huntington’s disease. The research found an association between the long-term condition, which causes brain fog, fatigue and widespread pain, and the inherited neurological disorder. Around 7,000 people in the UK are living with Huntington’s, a progressive condition that destroys nerve cells in…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that can affect how you feel, move, and function day to day. People with fibromyalgia often experience widespread pain(neck, back, chest pain), fatigue, sleep problems, and heightened sensitivity to touch. It can be frustrating because symptoms are real, but standard imaging and bloodwork may not clearly “show” the condition. The good news: fibromyalgia treatment…
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that involves widespread body pain. The pain happens along with fatigue. (Image generated using AI) One of the hardest conversations in rheumatology is not diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. It’s sitting across from someone with completely real pain and having to explain why every scan, blood test and report has…
people with the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia were told their symptoms were all in their heads, but now the illness is being taken much more seriously with good reason. Folks with fibromyalgia are more likely to die early from accidents, infections and by suicide, new research suggests.Fibromyalgia is often called an ‘imaginary condition,’ with ongoing…
Active rehabilitation with exercise has become a more common strategy for countering the effects of fibromyalgia, according to the investigators of a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the benefits of resistance-based exercise in those with the disorder. Their findings were recently published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 1 The Bottom Line “Resistance…
Younger people diagnosed with fibromyalgia reported to have worse quality of life and more severe symptoms compared to older people with the disease, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic. The findings are contrary to the commonly held belief that physical health and quality of life are negatively associated with…
by Beth Biggee, MD Lynne Matallana (she/her) still remembers the day she walked out of her doctor’s office. She had been experiencing bouts of pain and fatigue, and was seeking help for her symptoms. Her provider, though, was convinced they were all in her head. When the doctor left the room, Matallana peeked at her…