Burning mouth syndrome: The scorching reality This invisible disorder disproportionately affects women, but science is still teasing apart why. By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women’s Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor After reaching menopause, Marlene started noticing odd sensations in her lips. At…
Fibromyalgia caused by ‘pain processing’ problem By Olivia Bowthorpe Researchers have found strong genetic evidence that fibromyalgia is mainly a disorder of the central nervous system. The team identified 26 genetic regions which affected the risk of developing the chronic pain condition in the largest study of its kind. Professor Frances Williams,…
What Causes Leg Weakness When Climbing Stairs Climbing stairs can be a daily challenge for many people, but if you find yourself struggling with unusual leg weakness, it might be more than just fatigue. Leg weakness during activities like climbing stairs could be a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious vascular condition…
Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD What Is Autoimmunity? Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? What Research Says Key Takeaways Some researchers believe fibromyalgia might be an autoimmune disease because people with it have high levels of certain autoantibodies. A study injected mice with antibodies from people with…
What Causes Fibromyalgia to Flare Up? Dr. Dan Harvie, PhD Medically Reviewed byDr. Dan Harvie, Why does stress trigger fibromyalgia flare-ups? Why do I get a flare when I am sick? I’ve changed medications and now have a flare-up! What hormonal changes can trigger a fibromyalgia flare-up? Can travelling cause…
Fibromyalgia itself does not directly cause toenail diseases like fungus, discoloration, or nail loss. However, secondary effects like nerve hypersensitivity, altered walking patterns, and poor circulation can trigger or worsen nail-related issues in the toes.Specific toenail and foot issues often reported by those with fibromyalgia include:Nail Brittleness & Ridges: Many report peeling, splitting, or abnormally…
Show me a death certificate that says: cause of death: “Fibromyalgia”!!! So let’s be clear. Progressive means it will kill you (without medical or treatment) Progress/get worse is not the same as “progressive” Why do I say this: because im sick of not being taken seriously by doctors! I’m sick of being tosted…