Women with severe childhood trauma show unique stress hormone patterns A new study suggests that women whose most distressing traumatic experiences occurred during childhood respond differently to biological stress than men or women traumatized later in life. The research indicates that these women exhibit a muted hormonal response to stressful situations, a pattern not observed…
What Do you Do When Your Doctor Ignores Your Pain? You explain your symptoms, expecting relief—but instead, your concerns are dismissed. The pain is real, yet your doctor doesn’t take it seriously. Do you push harder, seek a second opinion, or endure it in silence? When a doctor ignores your pain, it can be…
Co-creation in healthcare and research to improve service delivery for young people with chronic pain 1. Innovation, Implementation and Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health, Allied Health and Human Performance Unit, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia 2. Brain Stimulation, Imaging and Cognition Research Group, School of Biomedicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australi Abstract Introduction: …
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often co-occurs with fibromyalgia. The 2 disorders have demonstrated a bidirectional relationship in recent research.1 These findings hold significant implications for the optimal care of patients with both disorders. PTSD and Fibromyalgia Among Veterans Noting the limited prospective data regarding this topic, researchers with the STRONG STAR consortium examined the link…
Living with fibromyalgia can feel like a daily challenge. One day you may have enough energy to complete your tasks, while the next day even getting out of bed can feel overwhelming. The widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and brain fog associated with fibromyalgia can impact nearly every aspect of life. While there is currently…
If you’ve ever tried explaining a fibromyalgia flare to someone who’s never experienced one, you know how difficult it can be. “It’s like the flu, but worse. And without the fever. And it doesn’t go away.” What does a fibromyalgia flare feel like, exactly? The answer is more complex than most people realize — and…
If you’re living with fibromyalgia, you’ve probably noticed that some days are worse than others — and your diet might be playing a bigger role than you think. Certain foods that trigger fibromyalgia flare ups are surprisingly common, and many people eat them daily without realizing the connection. From the coffee you rely on in…