I have recently read several studies that found acupuncture to be an effective treatment for relieving a number of different types of pain. This has certainly been true in my own experience. I’ve personally been seeing an acupuncturist for a few years now for fibromyalgia. In addition to lower levels of pain, I’ve... Read more
A particularly frustrating problem for many fibromyalgia patients is the tendency to gain weight. We eat less but notice little, if any, difference. And it’s difficult to exercise more because of the pain. According to Mark Pellegrino, MD, in his book Fibromyalgia: Up Close and Personal, it’s not unusual for someone... Read more
If you have fibromyalgia and are facing a surgical procedure, you may be more concerned than the average patient because you have heard stories about post-operative fibro flares and long, painful recovery periods. While it’s true your recuperation period will likely be a little longer than it would be for most people, there are steps... Read more
‘Tis the season of summer vacations. Many of you are planning to travel sometime over the next two or three months. Are you looking forward to it or does the idea of traveling fill you with dread? Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing but when you have a chronic pain illness, sometimes that dream vacation can... Read more
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