New Hope in Fibromyalgia Treatment: Understanding Tonmya by Rebecca Handler New Hope in Fibromyalgia Treatment: Understanding Tonmya Fibromyalgia has long been a frustrating condition for both patients and doctors. It causes widespread pain, poor sleep, exhaustion, “fibro-fog” (trouble with memory and concentration), and many other symptoms that make daily life difficult. Millions of people live…

  You can have both conditions: Osteoarthritis (OA) affects the joints, while fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, and sensitivity – some people live with both. Similar symptoms can blur the picture: Joint stiffness from OA and whole-body pain from fibromyalgia often overlap, making it harder to know what’s causing what. Symptom tracking, gentle activity, stress…

Hi, I’ve just want to say  👋 to everyone ☺️   I was hoping for some advice/support… sorry it’s a long one!   I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 12 years ago, I am pretty sure giving birth to my last child caused it to start at is was very physically traumatic. I was on gabapentin,…

  9 Foot Symptoms You Should Never Ignore: What They Could Mean Your feet can reveal a lot about your overall health. Symptoms such as burning, tingling, numbness, swelling, or changes in skin color may sometimes point to underlying medical conditions. While these symptoms are often caused by something minor, persistent or worsening problems should…

  Cannabis-based medicinal products improve pain, sleep in fibromyalgia ByRob Volansky Key takeaways: Cannabis-based medicinal products yielded modest improvements in fibromyalgia patient-reported outcomes. More data are needed to interrogate these effects, researchers said. Patients with fibromyalgia who used cannabis-based medicinal products demonstrated modest, medium-term improvements in pain, anxiety and sleep, according to data published in…

Published via Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) From Years of Pain to a Name: Fibromyalgia Uncovered Abstract Fibromyalgia is a chronic multisystem disorder marked by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep and mood disturbances, predominantly affecting women. Its multifactorial etiology and diagnosis by exclusion often delay recognition. A multimodal approach, with reassurance,…

Costochondritis Pain FeaturesSharp or stabbing: Often feels sharp, aching, or like a stabbing sensation.Hurts to touch: The exact spot hurts a lot when you press on your breastbone or ribs.Worse with movement: Gets worse when you breathe deeply, cough, sneeze, twist your body, or stretch.Heart Issue Pain FeaturesPressure or squeezing: Feels like heavy weight, tightness,…

Trauma or infection causing your immune system to go into fight mode attacking your central nervous system and even when things have settled it doesn’t stop attacking the nervous system all through the body causing pain and over 200 other symptoms! The primary cause of fibromyalgia is central sensitization, a state where the central nervous…

  Doctor Op-Ed: Evolving the Understanding of Skin Type to Embrace Real Diversity Medically reviewed by Raechele Cochran Gathers, MD — Written by Jenny Y Leire Cavia/Stocksy United (top right); ohlamour studio/Stocksy United In almost any major city in the U.S., you can look out on a crowded street and see a breadth of diversity…

Choline and Anxiety, Statins in Your 30s—and 3 More Health Tips This Week Fact checked by Jennifer Klump   A study suggests that low choline levels are linked to anxiety. From nutrients that may support mental health to simple habits that boost vitamin D, small daily choices can have a big impact on your well-being….