After years of painful, expensive tests, I sat in the waiting room of yet another doctor’s office. I’d been in worsening pain for years with no answers. I’d floated through…
Tag: Fibro
What Happens After You Get a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
I have only told a small handful of people that I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My parents, my husband and a close aunt. It’s not like announcing a pregnancy or…
Pain Point Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Symptoms may include: Bloating Nausea Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Constipation Indigestion Frequent passing of gas Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Frequent urination Frequent need to urinate (urinary urgency) Pain during urination (dysuria) Bladder…
Fibromyalgia fatigue symptoms
Fibromyalgia-related fatigue often goes hand-in-hand with sleep problems, the coupling of which is all but guaranteed to leave you exhausted and drained. Symptoms may include: Light or regularly broken sleep…
25 Invisible Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Symptoms may include: Morning stiffnessMuscle spasms or twitches (fasciculations)Muscle weakness, especially in the legsDiffuse, non-inflammatory swelling of the limbs, hands, and feetJoint pain around tendon insertsTemporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) According…
Extremely painful periods Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia isn’t a joint disease like arthritis, but it can cause joint-related symptoms. Most, and possibly all, fibromyalgia cases involve symptoms of the soft tissues, including the muscles and connective…
Painful Characteristics of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a bewildering and largely misunderstood disorder characterized by widespread pain and tenderness accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory issues, and gastrointestinal concerns. Because the array of possible symptoms is so…
21st Anniversary of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12
National U Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is Saturday, May 12, and to help the fibromyalgiacommunity celebrate its 20th anniversary, the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is sharing a short description of the origins and history of the organization.…
Fibromyalgia Awareness – Step Into My Shoes
What message do you believe is important regarding fibromyalgia awareness? What do you want to share? And, what information do you wish someone would share with you? Here’s another thought.…
FIBROMYALGIA and The Different Stages of Dementia
What is dementia? Dementia refers to a category of diseases that cause loss of memory and deterioration in other mental functions. Dementia occurs due to physical changes in the brain…
