Muscle spasms can be a major source of pain for people with fibromyalgia. You can try treatments like heat, relaxation, and stretching to help with muscle spasms. Lifestyle changes like better posture and ergonomic settings can help prevent muscle spasms. Do you sometimes have muscles that tighten up and won’t relax no matter what…
How Tonmya Works for Fibromyalgia ? Written by Katayoun Sabet, PharmDMedically Reviewed by Laurel Riemann, 6 min read Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine) is a medicine for fibromyalgia in adults that works differently from other options. It was approved by the FDA in 2025 and comes as a tablet that you put under the tongue once daily…
Fibromyalgia medicine and treatment options By Dr. Chelsea Grow, Board Certified Neurologist and Headache Specialist • 5 min. Approximately 4 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia, a condition marked by chronic fatigue, trouble sleeping and pain. More research is needed to fully understand the causes of fibromyalgia. However, while there is no…
What Lady Gaga Teaches us about Pain and Gender What does GAGA: Five Foot Two teach us about pain? The documentary challenges viewers to consider how female pain is often perceived or diminished. Gaga poster art Art from the film Gaga: Five Foot Two via Netflix By: Ellen C. Caldwell November 3, 2017 3…
How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impacts Brain Function Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Table of Contents Table of Contents Low Oxygen Levels Reduced Brain Volume Interrupted Sleep Vascular Risk Lower Brain Connectivity Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) harms brain function due to interrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels while you’re…
An illustration of healthy aging Sohaib Imtiaz, MD, MPH, DipIBLM, is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor, digital health physician, and the Chief Medical Officer for Verywell Health. He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing…
Migraine and Your Life: A Guide to Your Daily Well-Being illustration of person having migraine Migraines can be unpredictable and overwhelming, making it hard to commit to plans or handle too much at once. If you feel your migraines are impacting how you live your life, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways…
5 symptoms of fibromyalgia in women, learn about them Some women suffer from chronic pain for no reason and it is sometimes ignored. It may be a symptom of fibromyalgia in women, the incidence of which in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is 13.5%, which indicates a high number of infections. The condition requires…
How to Relieve Hip Pain Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Table of Contents Home Remedies for Hip Pain Pain Relievers Complementary and Alternative Medicine Specialist-Driven Procedures Surgery Key Takeaways Resting and using a hip brace or walking cane can help ease hip pain. Exercise like walking and stretching can improve blood flow and…
New sensation-suppression theory aims to provide hope for people with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS by Alan Williams, University of Plymouth Fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are debilitating conditions, and patients can feel misunderstood and abandoned, in addition to experiencing a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. Several psychological and biological theories…