Fibromyalgia linked to infantile stress and untreated negative emotions

Fibromyalgia prevented Vera, 46, from getting up in the morning. As he made his way to the bathroom and began to work, the pain wounds settled on his hands, head, and neck. Tears in the eyes. It made her angry to think that Kurt had not even thought about fixing things at home to make life a little…

List of more than 70 symptoms of fibromyalgia

List of more than 70 fibromyalgia symptoms of those who respect fibromyalgia as a legitimate medical condition, most of them consider the associated chronic pain as the main symptom. Some chronic fatigue have also recognized and fibro-fog as additional symptoms. But what many do not like fibromyalgia is that there are more than 70 symptoms that go…

I’m Not ‘Sick.’ I Have Fibromyalgia.

The struggle with fibromyalgia is that every day it’s something new. My everyday is a constant battle on an all-terrain track; full of dangers, no idea where I’m going or what I’ll hit next. I’m in an infinity roundabout of symptoms. Every obstacle is calculated to avoid risk but the outcome is never predictable no matter how…

Abuse is the leading cause of fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder, with symptoms ranging from muscle pain and numbness in the extremities to sleep disorders. Inflammation and the body’s response to stress through complex interactions between the brain and other organs play a role in fibromyalgia. It can be difficult to avoid the stresses that modern life throws on us, but there are…

Fibromyalgia: Does your family understand?

It’s an exhausting and debilitating condition, but fibromyalgia can be even worse if your family does not support you. You can transform them by helping them better understand what you are going through. Marie Suszynski Reviewed Physically by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Fibromyalgia is usually a life changing disease. But what happens when your family does not…

Canadian scientists discover new “miracle” breakthrough for MS sufferers

Researchers at the Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have discovered a remarkable new treatment for multiple sclerosis, one which has been called a miracle cure. The aggressive treatment involves both stem cell transplantation and chemotherapy used to rebuild the patient’s immune system almost from scratch, so far producing very encouraging results. In a long-term…

To the Husband Whose Wife Has a Fibro & Chronic Illness

Dear partner, Well, here we are, not only has life as I know it changed, unfortunately so has yours! We are now on a new journey, not a fun one, not an exciting one, but more of a mountain climbing journey with many pit stops and detours ahead. So here are a few things you…

Fibromyalgia: “Mourning your life before”

As part of World Fibromyalgia Day, an information stand will be held Saturday, May 12, at the Blois hospital. For almost four years, Annie Foucher, head of the Loir-et-Cher branch of the Fibromyalgic Association of the Center region, who is herself affected by the disease, has been leading discussion and support groups. This moment allows the…

100 Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread and constant body pain, sleep disturbances and extreme tiredness, however, it can cause a number of additional discomforts. Here are 100 possible characteristics and symptoms that may accompany this disease:   Isolation Allergy to certain medicines, foods and food additives Allodynia, things that are usually not painful, like a…