Fibromyalgia is a condition that continues to baffle the medical community as a whole. It is difficult to understand for a number of reasons. The most outstanding symptom of the disorder is widespread pain. This unusual pain is normally difficult to treat and control. Another challenge is the diagnosis itself. […]
This is a very daunting question. If a person is experiencing a large amount of pain throughout the body, they may wonder if it is fibromyalgia (FM). Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is another possibility. Although these conditions are not the same, they are similar, and research has revealed that there […]
Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are similar but are not the same. Depending on which type of doctor a person sees, they may get one or the other diagnosis due to the fact that many symptoms are shared by both conditions. And, they have another thing in common. […]
Although chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is recognized by doctors as a chronic condition that can seriously impact a person’s life, there is still widespread uncertainty about what causes it. Some clinicians think the condition is caused by stress, others think that it’s a result of a viral infection, and because of […]
What is fibromyalgia? It is a very common condition, affecting 5 million of those living in the USA. It is chronic and causes widespread pain throughout the body. It is difficult to diagnose because most lab tests come back normal. It is believed the reason for this has to do […]
If a person suffers from chronic fatigue, they will try to relate just how debilitating the extreme tiredness that goes along with it is. It is beyond the feeling a person gets from extreme physical labor all day. It does not go away with rest or extra sleep. It is […]
The spine plays a vital role in the overall health of the human body. The spine consists of small bones that are called vertebrae. The uppermost bones of the spine are the upper cervical bones. Their job is to allow you to have flexible movement of the head and also […]
The symptoms of fibromyalgia often seem to occur spontaneously and with little reason. However, a study from the 90s actually connected fibromyalgia with physical trauma. In the research, this connection existed in more than 60% of cases. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that is chronic. Consider the […]
If a person has musculoskeletal stiffness and widespread pain throughout the body, they may be suffering from fibromyalgia. Ten percent of the population is affected, with most of those diagnosed being women between the ages of twenty and fifty. What other symptoms go along with the pain? Extreme tiredness, possibly […]
What is fibromyalgia and who does it affect? Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects up to twenty million people. Generally, women are diagnosed ten times more often than men. It causes muscle pain and fatigue. Pain and sensitivity are felt throughout the body. Some other symptoms are problems with […]
