Have you ever heard diseases like fibromyalgia called an “invisible disability?” Essentially, invisible disabilities are conditions that can’t be seen but still have serious effects on your ability to live a normal life. The term makes a distinction between conditions like cerebral palsy, where the effects of the disability are often noticeable, and conditions like fibromyalgia….

You have probably read about the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as pain, fatigue and fibro fog, but the list of possible symptoms is far-reaching and wide-bodied. Those little lists do not even begin to describe our experience! I mounted this “monster list” of more than 60 symptoms to let you know that you are  not single! The list is an…

By   Paige Wyant If you live with a chronic condition such as fibromyalgia, you may be too aware of the frustrating and unwanted symptoms it can cause. Although there is no reason to be ashamed of the symptoms or side effects that you feel, it can still be embarrassing when brain fog makes you forget what you…

Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder, with symptoms ranging from muscle pain and numbness in the limbs to sleep disturbances. Inflammation and the body’s response to stress by complex interaction between the brain and other organs play a role in fibromyalgia. It can be difficult to avoid the limitations that modern life throws at us, but…

Lady Gaga was honored with an ELLE Women in Hollywood Award and broke into tears discussing her fibromyalgia.   The singer and actress is currently headling A Star Is Born in theaters, and she took some time to receive the award, wearing an oversized “power suit” from designer Marc Jacob’s Spring 2019 collection. It was the choice…

A shocking study shows that these two drugs block the formation of new brain synapses1, drastically reducing the rejuvenating potential of brain plasticity, which means that these drugs will cause a brain shrinkage that apparently rob one of the ability to rebuild. The study that shows this type of brain damage with these two drugs came…

The creator and star of HBO’s series Girls announced in an Instagram post that she suffers from fibromyalgia. Dunham has previously been open about her struggle with endometriosis, the pain of which led her to elect to undergo a full hysterectomy in February. Yesterday, in a post to her 3 million Instagram followers, Dunham discussed her pain and the stigma that…

By:Serena Gordon “Finding an objective neurochemical change in the brains of people who are used to being told that their problems are imaginary is pretty important,” said researcher Marco Loggia. People with fibromyalgia have widespread inflammation in their brains, new research reveals. “Finding an objective neurochemical change in the brains of people who are used…

BY:Laura Hensley Lady Gaga is tired of people thinking the chronic pain she experiences isn’t real. In the October issue of Vogue, the 32-year-old pop star opened up about her struggle with fibromyalgia, a condition that affects the nervous system and causes pain throughout the body. “I get so irritated with people who don’t believe…

Lady Gaga was hospitalized with “severe physical pain that has impacted her ability to perform,” according to a statement on the singer’s Instagram page, and is under the care of “expert medical professionals.” Lady Gaga revealed recently that she is suffering from fibromyalgia. “Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue,…

I am a doctor with fibromyalgia. This is what I want people to understand about him. Hero image Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood disease, confuses and frustrates both patients and doctors. I know because I’ve seen him on both sides, as a doctor and as a woman with the disease. This common chronic disease is characterized by generalized muscle…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) Do you ache all over? Do you find yourself exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Does just the slightest touch on certain spots on your body make you want to scream in pain? You could have fibromyalgia, a painful musculoskeletal disease characterized by widespread muscle pain, oversensitivity to common…

Stage 1 You started experiencing pain and fatigue more than before, you’re not sure what is going on but you hurt and you are tired. You can hold a job, you can make it through your day, but you know something isn’t right… so it’s something you’re going to start researching. Stage 2 You are…

Hello, my name is fibromyalgia. This is how I am going to change your life .. Hello, my name is fibromyalgia. I am here to introduce myself and to tell you how I am going to change your life. I want to get involved in their work life, social activities, family life, domestic responsibilities, rest…

There are a lot of people who haven’t heard of fibromyalgia and those who have don’t always fully understand it; there are even those who think it isn’t real. A lot of people who are aware and do try to understand it make the mistake of thinking it’s all about pain. Although chronic pain is one of the main…

If you live with fibromyalgia, you know that the condition can impose some limitations, perhaps preventing you from doing things you were able to accomplish with ease before developing the condition. Grappling with the losses and limitations life with fibromyalgia can bring can undoubtedly be difficult and is a part of the journey for many. However,…

“The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.” — Wilson Mizner As funny as Mizner’s quote is, sleep is no laughing matter for those of us with chronic illness. Sleep is the “make it or break it” for chronic pain and fibromyalgia. If I can get nine hours of shut-eye, tomorrow will be bearable;…

Tramadol Is Killing The tramadol prescription painkiller that hundreds of thousands of people take each day, is killing more people than any other drug including heroin and cocaine. The analgesic does not cause harm if it is taken correctly, but it becomes very dangerous when mixed with other drugs or alcohol. Last year there were 33…

By: Amanda Victor The truth is that everyone has experienced that sick feeling in the pit of their stomach. However, for the individual with fibro, it can be even worse with fibromyalgia nausea. Fibromyalgia Nausea can last for just one day, for a week, or even for several months. Some individuals may find that it…

By: Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,  Heidi Moawad, MD | Reviewed by a board-certified physician The first study to investigate the link between fibromyalgia and stroke risk revealed telling results across all ages and sexes. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain and fatigue condition that is more common in women than men. Although people are typically diagnosed at middle age, symptoms often begin…

By: Wyatt Redd When you are diagnosed with the condition of fibromyalgia, you should be aware that your cardiovascular system will be significantly impacted. If your cardiovascular system isn’t properly working, you will be likely to have difficulty breathing, and your blood pressure will be all out of whack. Additionally, you’ll have lowered energy levels. However,…