Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have linked opioid alternatives pregabalin (Lyrica) and gabapentin (Neurontin) to an increasing number of heroin-related overdose deaths in both England and Wales. The two drugs are in a class of medications known as gabapentoids. Initially indicated to treat epilepsy, they have also been commonly prescribed to treat nerve pain…

20 Ways Summer Affects Fibromyalgia Symptoms Many may look forward to the summer season for the warm weather, time off from work/school and long, relaxing days spent outside with family and friends. But for those with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, the heat and light of summer can have a major impact on how you feel and…

The generalized inflammation in the brains of fibromyalgia patients has just been identified. A real progress compared to this little known and little recognized disease. For the first time, researchers have discovered widespread inflammation of the brain in patients with fibromyalgia *, a little known disease. What to develop new therapies His report was published…

While you may be hesitant to work out and aggravate pain, exercise can actually help with fibromyalgia. But you have to be careful. Exercise has always been a part of Suzanne Wickremasinghe’s life. You might even say it was her life until debilitating pain struck her body. “One cause of my stress was knowing how…

  The frozen shoulder is a painful condition that patients with fibromyalgia also suffer from. This condition can cause pain in the shoulder even in its resting position. The frozen shoulder in fibromyalgia is as debilitating as fibromyalgia itself. What is frozen shoulder in fibromyalgia? The frozen shoulder is an inflammation in the cartilage of…

While each person with fibromyalgia experiences the condition differently, one thing most fibro warriors have in common is fighting other peoples’ doubt that fibro is a “real” condition. Lady Gaga, who first opened up about having fibromyalgia last year while promoting her documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” revealed exactly what she would say to those who are questioning her…

n 2001, Emily Shaules was an active, happy 25-year-old lawyer living in Chicago when a casual toss of her hair triggered a sudden, excruciating snap in her neck. Fearing she might have torn something or given herself whiplash, she headed to the emergency room, where she was diagnosed with a pulled muscle, prescribed Vicodin, and…

Fibromyalgia While there is a lot of ongoing speculation about what triggers fibromyalgia, its causes have yet to be definitively identified and confirmed. Recent research has generally found that fibromyalgia is most likely a result of what scientists call central sensitization, or unusual responses in the nervous system with regard to pain perception.    …

I live with a little understood, often invisible, medical condition that means my life is a bit of a rollercoaster. I never know from one week to the next, or even one day to the next, how I will be. Take the last month. I’ve had a couple of fairly good weeks, where I have…

The prevalence of fibromyalgia in France was estimated at 2.2%, with a clear predominance of the female population. On the other hand, according to the French Society of Rheumatology, 5% of people consulting in general medicine would be affected by fibromyalgia. Definition The name fibromyalgia comes from the words “fibro” which means  tendons , “myo” which corresponds to…

Overview If you’re living with fibromyalgia, you may expect widespread muscle pain and other symptoms like digestive problems, sleepiness, and brain fog. These, however, aren’t the only symptoms linked with this condition. Some people diagnosed with fibromyalgia also develop a skin rash. These rashes can vary in size and appear anywhere on the body. They’re most often…

Long ignored or neglected by the medical profession, fibromyalgia is now a recognized disease that combines several symptoms. It manifests as diffuse pain from head to toe, neck, lumbar, shoulders, thighs, knees, and muscle contractures. Persistent suffering, affecting more than 2% of the population and 90% of women. It is usually accompanied by intense fatigue upon awakening, recurrent…

Pain. Is it all in your head? It used to be that this condition was “labelled” this way. Now, fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-al-gia) is classified as a chronic disorder of the musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones). Fibromyalgia is characterised by widespread pain and stiffness in the body, which is amplified in the way that the brain processes signals alerting…

DOES FIBROMYALGIA MAKE TAKING A SHOWER ANOTHER EXHAUSTING ACTIVITY? For most people who don’t live with chronic pain conditions, a shower in the morning helps them feel refreshed, fully awake and ready for the day. Unfortunately, this isn’t the experience that many fibromyalgia sufferers have. It seems like such a small thing, but when you’re living with…

Diagnosing fibromyalgia can be tough. Pain is highly personal, so one person’s “I hurt all over” isn’t necessarily the same as another person’s “I hurt all over.” That’s why doctors often check for certain tender points on the body when it comes to diagnosing fibromyalgia. These 18 points (9 pairs) tend to be painful when pressed, and…

Fibromyalgia has a stigmatized history. Some people believe it to be a purely psychosomatic disorder; a product of the mind, while others believe it stems from genetic defects. Categorized as a chronic disorder, fibromyalgia creates magnified painful sensations throughout the body by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals. These sensations are commonly referred…

Having fibromyalgia is hard. It’s the kind of condition that changes your life completely. You can’t do the sort of things you used to, which means you have to make huge adjustments to your entire lifestyle. And through it all, you’re dealing with chronic, horrible pain and debilitating fatigue. But fibromyalgia isn’t just hard for…

Don’t Have Time To Read The Full Article? Here Are The Main Points To Know: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a multi-syndrome condition that primarily manifests as musculoskeletal pain and chronic fatigue. Although the pain of FM is real, it is triggered by the brain and isn’t due to physical trauma within the body’s tissues. There are…