Let’s talk Costochondritis in simple terms In fibromyalgia!! đź’ś CHEST AND RIBCAGE PAIN The ribs are connected to the CARTILAGE breastbone by tough, protective tissue called cartilage. When this RIB cartilage becomes inflamed, the condition is known as Costochondritis or chest wall pain. LOCATION of PAIN SYMPTOMS OF COSTOCHONDRITIS:…
Home Remedies for Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia can feel like a constant battle. The widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mental fog can interfere with every aspect of life — from work to relationships to simply getting out of bed in the morning. While there’s no known cure, many people find relief through…
What Can Cause Dizziness and Sweating? Medically reviewed by Sue St Pierre, DO — Written by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Hypoglycemia Hyperthyroidism Heat exhaustion Heart attack Motion sickness Hot flashes Panic attack BPPV Fainting Dumping syndrome When to seek care Takeaway Key takeaways Dizziness and sweating can happen together due to conditions like hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, heat…
Home Fibromyalgia and Dry Eye Prof. Dr. Elisabeth M. Messmer Dry Eye is a disease with a worldwide prevalence of 5-34% of the population. It is characterized by symptoms such as dryness, burningsensation,foreign body feeling, itching, visual disturbance and others,reduced tear production and/or wrong composition of the tear film. Clinically, the tear film is instable…
How Does Fibromyalgia Affect Dental Treatment? Okay, first things first; most of us haven’t the faintest idea what fibromyalgia is; so let’s find out a bit more about that before we look into the fibromyalgia dental considerations. Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is an affliction with many and varied complications. Fibromyalgia – sometimes called simply fibro or, less…
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…