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…
Does Anyone Else Walk Like They Are Intoxicated Due to Fibromyalgia Balance Issues? If you live with fibromyalgia, you may have experienced moments when your body simply does not move the way you want it to. Some people describe feeling as though they are walking on a moving surface. Others say they feel dizzy, wobbly,…
“You see the glamorous costumes and the stadium lights. You don’t see me trapped in a medical gown, weeping as doctors try to quiet my nervous system.” To every single invisible illness warrior who has ever felt a wave of internal shame for using a disabled parking spot, sitting down in a crowded line, or…
10 Gabapentin Side Effects You Should Know About Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP Key takeaways: Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a medication that’s often used for conditions such as nerve pain, seizures, and anxiety or sleep problems. The most common gabapentin side effects are dizziness and drowsiness. Other gabapentin side effects include…
I don’t talk about this part of chronic illness as much as I probably should. I work 12-hour shifts, and most people see me show up, smile, and do my job. What they don’t see is what happens afterward. Yesterday was my day off, but I spent almost the entire day trying to recover…
Lady Gaga’s Story About Smoking Weed In Front Of BeyoncĂ© Is Hilarious Lady Gaga’s Netflix documentary, Five Foot Two, gives fans an intimate look at what the life of a superstar is really like. There are details about her chronic pain, caused by fibromyalgia, as well as her relationship with ex-fiancĂ© Taylor Kinney. Gaga…
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…
Current Opinions about the Use of Duloxetine: Results from a Survey Aimed at Psychiatrists Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex psychiatric disorder that, presented alone or with other comorbidities, requires different adjustments of antidepressant treatments. Some investigations have demonstrated that psychoactive drugs, such as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), can exert…
Swing Care Hot and Cold Weather and Fibromyalgia: What Is the Impact? By Nicole Many people with fibromyalgia report an increase in symptom activity in response to certain weather patterns, such as temperature changes. Common symptoms of fibromyalgia, like widespread pain and fatigue, can flare during these periods, impacting quality of life and causing overall…