Can intestinal parasites cause fibromyalgia?

Part of the difficulty of living with fibromyalgia is that there are many things we simply do not know about the condition. There is no cure, and the usual methods doctors use to treat it just do not work for some people. And as always, when the source of a medical condition is a mystery, people tend…

Sudden and unexpected death in patients with chronic pain

Through the forest Tennant, MD, DrPH Suddenly, unexpected death may occur in a patient with severe and chronic pain, and the terminal event may not be related to medical therapy. Fortunately, sudden death is not as commonly observed in patients with pain as in recent years, probably due to better access to at least some treatment. However,…

Fascia: a hidden piece of the pain puzzle of fibromyalgia

Your doctor or a television ad may have told you that fibromyalgia is caused by overactivity of the nerves that detect pain. Admittedly, this is a major source of fibromyalgia pain, but there are other, even more important, pain triggers that must be addressed to achieve significant pain reduction. And, unfortunately, your doctor may not be aware…

FATIGUE IN FIBROMYALGIA IS NOT A SIMPLE NORMAL TIRES.

The fatigue experienced when you have fibromyalgia goes beyond “normal tiredness,” according to a recent publication in the journal BMC – Musculoskeletal Disorders. The researchers wanted to understand in greater detail the fatigue that occurs in fibromyalgia and the impact it has on our lives. After conducting a series of interviews, they analyzed the results and…

I am a fibromyalgia doctor. Here’s what I want people to understand

Fibromyalgia, a widely misunderstood disease, confuses and frustrates both patients and physicians. I know because I saw it on both sides – both as a doctor and a woman with the disease myself. This common chronic disease is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue and brain fog. An estimated 5 million Americans currently suffer from the disorder…

Causes of weight gain in patients with fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia often causes weight gain in people because of a number of factors that are directly and indirectly related to the disease itself. Fibromyalgia causes hormonal imbalances that affect the levels of cortisol, thyroid gland, serotonin and insulin, as well as the production of growth hormones. Due to this hormonal imbalance, the metabolism slows down and…

Call for recognition of fibromyalgia as a long-term disability

By  Aisling Kenny Political reporter Activists called on the government to recognize fibromyalgia as a long-term disability. It is estimated that tens of thousands of people in Ireland suffer from this condition, which is characterized by widespread pain and fatigue that can be difficult to diagnose. Merissa Appel, a 25-year-old student, lives with fibromyalgia. She says that…

Oxygen Chamber Therapy: A New Treatment for Fibromyalgia

For those who are just now hearing about fibromyalgia, it’s not by all means a new disease. However, there has been more and more attention lately. Why? Because of the number of people who are diagnosed with this. It becomes something that is more common as people realize. In fact, many people wonder if other diseases that mimic the…

Dry eyes and mouth due to fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by generalized pain, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, inability to sleep refreshingly, wake up tired and rigid and develop cognitive disorders, including lack of concentration and lack of mood, dizziness, etc. Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic, long-term condition that has no cure. About 10 million people are currently diagnosed with this disorder. Although…