Have Lady Gaga’s pain disease: Mother-of-five reveals the staggering toll fibromyalgia takes on her life Darla Fowler Tarpey, 53, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 13 years ago Two years ago, she retired from her job at a chiropractor office in Massachusetts because her symptoms were so bad She experiences pain, restless sleep, muscle spasms and fatigue…
Anyone Else Have Arms and/or Legs That Do This? Understanding Muscle Twitching, Jerking, Trembling, and Strange Limb Sensations in Fibromyalgia If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Does anyone else’s arms or legs do this?”, you’re far from alone. Many people living with fibromyalgia experience unusual sensations in their arms and legs that can be…
The Relationship Between Migraine and Fibromyalgia Written by: Kylie Gagan, RN, BSN Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Jessica Ailani Edited by: Melissa Calise and Leigh Serth What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, primarily affecting the muscles, bones, and joints. People with this disease experience a…
Fibromyalgia and Dry Eyes and Mouth By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD Reviewed by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, inability to get refreshing sleep, waking up tired and stiff and developing cognitive disturbances including lack of concentration and clumsiness, dizziness etc. Fibromyalgia syndrome…
Lady Gaga reveals she has PTSD: ‘I suffer from a mental illness’ The singer opened up on a surprise visit to a centre for homeless LGBT youth in New York, saying kindness from friends and family had ‘saved her life’ Lady Gaga has revealed she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Visiting the Ali…
Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is a symptom of many different medical conditions. These conditions include nervous system and brain disorders, muscle disorders and physical blockages in your throat. Treatment for swallowing issues may include medications, changes to your eating habits and, sometimes, procedures. ContentsOverviewPossible CausesCare and TreatmentWhen To Call the Doctor…
What is one symptom that people NEVER understand about fibromyalgia? Unusual Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Let’s work together to find the right solution for your pain. Our board-certified doctors specialize in interventional pain treatments. Find out how we can help. Every day we see patients at our pain management clinic who struggle with various peculiar…
Why Bruising Happens in Fibromyalgia: Insights & Interventions Dr. Steven Lu, FRACGP Medically Reviewed byDr. Steven Lu, FRACGP The mystery of bruising in fibromyalgia Where are the unexplained bruises coming from? Managing fibromyalgia-related bruising More information & support Are you puzzled by unexplained bruises and suspecting fibromyalgia is the cause?…
Got Painsomnia? These 9 Patient-Tested Tips May Help You Sleep Well Again You’re so tired, but the pain won’t let you get good rest. Here’s why pain gets worse at night — and what you can do about it. Painsomnia Painsomnia is the inability to sleep due to pain. It’s an all-too familiar symptom for…
‘Years of unexplained pain’: UAE patients recount life with undiagnosed fibromyalgia Specialists warn the condition is still widely misunderstood and can be both over and under-diagnosed For months after undergoing knee replacement surgery, Abu Dhabi resident Michelle Posney kept returning to doctors with unexplained pain spreading across her body. Scans were normal. Blood tests showed…