23 Truths People With Fibromyalgia Wish Others Understood

By: Elisabeth Brentano (Contributor at TheMighty) Fibromyalgia is a chronic  pain disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people in the United States, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. It’s unpredictable and symptoms vary, but it’s generally characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, abnormal pain processing, sleep disorders, fatigue, problems with cognitive functioning, migraines,  anxiety, and  depression. Symptoms come and … Read more

How Fibromyalgia is Diagnosed: What to Expect

If you live with unexplained  pain, fatigue, or brain fog, you may wonder if it’s fibromyalgia. Diagnosing fibromyalgia effectively can be challenging, but it is essential for managing symptoms and finding relief. Since fibromyalgia shares symptoms with other conditions, a thorough and informed diagnostic process is key. Here’s how fibromyalgia is diagnosed, but first, let’s understand what … Read more

How Dysphagia and Fibromyalgia are Connected

Dysphagia is a medical term that means that a patient has difficulty swallowing. There are a number of different conditions that can cause dysphagia. And someone who suffers from dysphagia often finds that it makes life very difficult. Depending on their condition, swallowing can be very painful, which makes eating and getting enough nutrition a challenge. … Read more

Federal court tosses Trump’s $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post

Donald Trump has suffered another courtroom defeat after a federal judge tossed out his $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post, ruling there wasn’t enough evidence for the case to go before a jury. In a decision handed down in Florida, U.S. District Judge Thomas Patrick Barber, who was appointed by Trump himself, granted summary … Read more

IMAGINE WALKING ON A BORBED WIRE THAT IS WHAT WE FEEL EVERY DAY FIBROMYALGIA IS NOT EASY

IMAGINE WALKING ON A BORBED WIRE THAT IS WHAT WE FEEL EVERY DAY FIBROMYALGIA IS NOT EASY You can’t see fibromyalgia – it’s difficult to understand Esma, 48 years old “There are two sides to me because of this illness: I seem jolly and happy despite the pain when I’m with other people, but I’m … Read more

Doctors of fibromyalgia warn: ‘Tramadol is killing more lives than any other drug’

The tramadol prescription painkiller that hundreds of thousands of people take each day is killing more people than any other drug, including heroin and cocaine. The analgesic does not cause harm if it is taken correctly, but it becomes very dangerous when mixed with other drugs or alcohol. Last year there were 33 deaths in Northern … Read more

Use of Duloxetine Medication for Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a complex and often debilitating condition characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive disturbances, and nonrestorative sleep. Affecting millions of individuals worldwide, this condition significantly impacts daily functioning and quality of life. Due to the multifaceted nature of fibromyalgia, treatment often requires a multidimensional approach, involving both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies. One of the key medications that … Read more

Does anyone gets over heated sweats and then gets super sick to their stomach and dizzy like your about faint?

What Can Cause Dizziness and Sweating? Medically reviewed by Sue St Pierre, DO — Written by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Hypoglycemia Hyperthyroidism Heat exhaustion Heart attack Motion sickness Hot flashes Panic attack BPPV Fainting Dumping syndrome When to seek care Takeaway Key takeaways Dizziness and sweating can happen together due to conditions like hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, heat … Read more