Archive for the 'Fibromyalgia' Category
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 [...]
August 14th, 2008 | Posted in Diseases and Conditions, Fibromyalgia | 20 Comments
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 [...]
August 14th, 2008 | Posted in Diseases and Conditions, Fibromyalgia | 11 Comments
New research suggests that the pain felt by fibromyalgia patients can be significantly reduced through the use of hypnosis and suggestion. In a collaboration between the University of Birmingham and University College London, in the UK, a team of researchers used fMRI scans to determine whether fibromyalgia patients could be taught to cope better with [...]
August 14th, 2008 | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Fibromyalgia | 16 Comments
The Womensday.com story - Living in pain - simply does not discuss the experience of Carolyn Bishop but reflects the suffering of entire humanity from fibromyalgia.
Carolyn says in her article, “When the nurse told me that I had fibromyalgia, I started crying. Finally someone was taking me seriously. Lyrica isnĀ“t a miracle drug, but as [...]
August 6th, 2008 | Posted in Fibromyalgia | 55 Comments
So what causes fibromyalgia? The truth is, the real reason is still unknown. There are a number of possible theories that have been touted but fibromyalgia continues to confound medical experts and has virtually been named the mystery condition.
Just like chronic fatigue syndrome baffled medicos years ago, causes of fibromyalgia continues to mystify.
The fact is, [...]
August 6th, 2008 | Posted in Fibromyalgia | 46 Comments
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 [...]
August 6th, 2008 | Posted in Diseases and Conditions, Fibromyalgia | 22 Comments
Fibromyalgia treatment will involve a variety of forms from exercise to medication.
The reality is, there is no cure yet for Fibromyalgia. Another aspect which is a little confusing is it isn’t usually diagnosed until most other avenues have been explored.
Conditions such as chronic fatigue and thyroid issues will be considered as possible reasons why a [...]
July 29th, 2008 | Posted in Fibromyalgia | 25 Comments
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 [...]
July 29th, 2008 | Posted in Diseases and Conditions, Fibromyalgia, Uncategorized | 39 Comments
When you tell someone you have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), how often does he or she look blandly back at you and say, “Yeah, I get tired, too. A little (sleep/rest/exercise/coffee/other-unsolicited-bit-of-advice) will make you feel better!”
Doctors don’t get terribly excited about “fatigue” as a symptom, either - it’s the number one complaint they [...]
July 25th, 2008 | Posted in Fibromyalgia | 15 Comments
In this article, you are going to learn 8 tips to help you overcome fibromyalgia naturally. I will aim to present these tips in a simple, easy to understand fashion
Even though there is no cure or magic pill for Fibromyalgia, there are some steps you can take to help you feel better, and to help [...]
July 25th, 2008 | Posted in Fibromyalgia | 151 Comments