Looking for the magical cure for fibromyalgia continues and despite there being limited assistance in the form of drugs a sufferer can rely upon other forms of treatment should be explored.
Be aware that treatment for fibromyalgia can involve anything from medication to exercise and stretching. Chiropractic treatment is another which should be considered.
Chiropractors have become [...]
Along with the many symptoms caused by fibromyalgia syndrome, back pain is often a real complaint for the majority of FMS sufferers. Both upper and lower back pain can cause powerful discomfort, making it impossible to sit or stand for extended periods of time. The chronic back pain connected with fibromyalgia can also impact on [...]
When you hear about neurotransmitters involved in fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), serotonin usually gets all the attention. When you talk about stress response, the focus is generally on cortisol.
But norepinephrine, which is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone, is a key component of these conditions as well. It’s also called [...]
You wouldn’t know it by looking at her, but at any given moment Dana Poole hurts all over.
“It’s kind of like a burning, but an ache. It’s almost like you have the flu,” said Poole, 31, a receptionist from Canton, Georgia.
Poole is one of almost 6 million Americans who suffer from a chronic condition called [...]
Have you ever had the feeling someone thought you were just a wimp when it came to pain? Like you just can’t handle pain like most people? Maybe, in some of our weak moments (i.e., heavily drugged, still hurting and unable to sleep at 3 a.m.), we even think that about ourselves.
It’s true that we [...]
Have you ever had the feeling someone thought you were just a wimp when it came to pain? Like you just can’t handle pain like most people? Maybe, in some of our weak moments (i.e., heavily drugged, still hurting and unable to sleep at 3 a.m.), we even think that about ourselves.
It’s true that we [...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome causes extreme fatigue that will not go away. Some people affected by this disease are unable to perform their normal daily activities. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects more Americans than lupus, lung cancer, ovarian cancer and multiple sclerosis. CFS is considered a major public health problem.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome generally affects people in their [...]
