Fibromyalgia Caused By Malfunctions In Two Key Body Systems – Autonomic Nervous System and Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis A recent study threw up an interesting notion on the root of fibromyalgia. The study suggests that fibromyalgia could be caused by malfunctions in two chief body systems – the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPA). These…

By: Paige Wyant Fibromyalgia is a chronic, incurable condition that can cause a variety of symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue and brain fog. It is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States and between 3 to 6 percent of the global population – and celebrities are no exception. Although fibromyalgia is more common in women, it can affect…

A common feature that most people with fibromyalgia presents is a diffuse pain that affects a large part of the body. This disconcerting symptom is often accompanied by morning stiffness, numbness in the hands and feet, ie tingling and numbness, sleep disturbances and above all a feeling of fatigue and fatigue that accompanies them throughout the…

Brain fog (also called fibro-fog or cognitive dysfunction) is one of the most common complaints of people with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).For many, it can have such a big impact on their lives as pain, or fatigue.In fact, some people say that brain fog is the most disabling of their physical symptoms.What…

Lady Gaga broke down in tears as she gave an impassioned speech about the struggles she has overcome whilst being honoured at the Women In Hollywood Awards hosted by Elle magazine on Monday night in Beverly Hills. The 32-year-old singer was introduced onto the stage by Jennifer Lopez and grew emotional as she addressed the star-studded audience. Her…

If you are a patient of cervical spinal stenosis, you may find that the symptoms are quite similar to fibromyalgia. In fact, this is a neurological syndrome that is related to fibromyalgia and it can be discomforting. There are several studies investigating whether patients with fibromyalgia have higher possibilities of experiencing cervical spinal stenosis. What…

If you have fibromyalgia you may have noticed that you frequently feel strong pain in your rib cage and chest. This throbbing and wounding pain is very common in fibromyalgia and can really have influence on the pleasure of life. If your chest pains are creating difficulty for you to complete your work, get a…

A specifically depressing problem about fibromyalgia is gaining weight, even if we eat less we continue to gain weight and due to pain it’s very painful to exercise. According to Mark Pellegrino, MD, in his book Fibromyalgia: Up Close and Personal, it’s not very surprising to gain 25 to 30 pounds after having fibromyalgia during the…

Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and…

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a commonly misjudged condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue. If you’ve been diagnosed with FM and are trying to learn all you can about the condition, you may come across some myths and misunderstandings about FM. The topmost misconception is that people consider FM is not an actual medical problem or…

Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and…

The hip flexor muscles permit your hips to be in motion with elasticity. You are engaging these muscles whenever you move your legs, and that means your hips are involved in most of the movements that you make throughout the average day. A fit person may not appreciate how frequently they use their hip flexors,…

There is nothing about fibromyalgia that’s not embarrassing. We walk around in a constant state of apology. Sorry I’m…. walking too slow in front of you … getting up every 2 hours at night and disturbing you … in bed all weekend so that I can garner energy to get through next week … making you…

Bit by bit fibro is killing me. It takes pieces from me, from my strength, from my pride and from my soul. A diagnosis of fibromyalgia is a death sentence for a normal life. I’ve lived with it for seven years and I still haven’t finished grieving for the life I should have had. I…

In recent years, a good deal of serious research has been carried out on the hypothesized presence of generalized hypervigilance to sensory stimulation in fibromyalgia (FM). A study was done and results showed that the possible presence of a generalized hypervigilance response in fibromyalgia patients based on significant slowness in the color-naming. This effect was…

When does your pain kick into high gear? For a few it’s first thing in the morning, others at haphazard times, but for most with fibromyalgia, the pain seems greater than before at night. You know the routine: you try to be social and hang with a friend for dinner, but you have to come…

Over 5 million people affects by fibromyalgia in the U.S also the numbers are keep on increasing. There are numerous uncomfortable signs of Fibromyalgia. It is recognized as an unseen illness as people cannot see the way where people hurt from the disease. Usually, Fibromyalgia is a quite severe situation that the victims experience and…

This post is intended for relatives and the near circle that involves people with fibromyalgia. Although fibromyalgia is not noticeable, it is very real. Many people think that a person is not really sick unless they seem ill. When you have fibromyalgia, the person may be overflowing with health (from the outside), although inside they carry a…