In one of my SharePosts from the American Academy of Pain Management's Clinical Meeting in Nashville, I told you about one of the speakers who said there is data showing that the average fibromyalgia patient of 47 feels like and functions at the level of an 80-year-old person. One of our community members wisely asked if I could provide authoritative information about the study that she could give to her doctor. I now have that information.
The study entitled “Self-Assessed Physical...
Some of you may remember a SharePost I wrote a couple of months ago called “The Therapeutic Power of Pets” where I introduced you to... Read more »
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, over 40 million Americans suffer from a chronic sleep disorder. ... Read more »
No, I’m not kidding. Sometimes we all need to feel sorry for ourselves. Before you think I’ve lost my mind, let me explain. I’m... Read more »
Do you sometimes feel like a human barometer? Do you experience increased pain whenever the weather changes? If so, you’re not alone. ... Read more »
A number of studies have shown a link between anxiety and fibromyalgia, however, the nature of the link is not yet understood. Some... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fibromyositis; Fibrositis Symptoms Pain in the main symptom of fibromyalgia. It may be mild to severe. Painful areas are called... Read more »
If you are reading this, someone close to you lives with and suffers from fibromyalgia (FM). Since FM is invisible, many find it hard to believe... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? People with fibromyalgia have widespread pain, aches and stiffness in muscles and joints throughout the body along with unusual... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown causes that results in lasting, sometimes debilitating, muscle pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also known as... Read more »
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread pain, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. Because much of the pain and... Read more »
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