What is fibromyalgia? What are the symptoms and treatments? In this article find the definition, symptoms, treatments, resources, and other spoonie bloggers!

A new topic on fibromyalgia that has been brought to my attention is adrenal fatigue. I first became aware of it after my husband read an article about it. I have also seen many articles about the topic over social media. With so much talk about adrenal fatigue in a week, I decided to do a little bit of research. I was shocked about what I found and how fibromyalgia and adrenal fatigue are related.

Do you struggle with urinary incontinence? Do you have fibromyalgia? You aren't alone. Urinary issues are a common struggle as we age, but those of us with fibromyalgia are more likely to report bladder issues and pelvic pain.

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Recently, scientists have also developed a blood test that can determine with fair accuracy whether or not a person has fibromyalgia. The FM/a test, as it was called

Fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal condition after Osteoarthritis. Still, it is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. More than 12 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Most of them are w

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A Man’s Guide to Understanding Spouse’s Fibromyalgia Is your partner coping with the aches and pains of fibromyalgia? This plan of action can help your relationship flourish. Fibromyalgia, a chronic state obvious by pain, exhaustion, sleep issues, and cognitive disturbance, affects women comparatively more than men — about 80 percent of fibromyalgia patients are […]

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Pruritus is a little-known side effect of fibromyalgia but the chronic itch can be maddening. Here's what you can do about it.

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Hand pain and fibromyalgia may likely feel like it is more in the bones of the fingers rather than the muscles and tendons of the joints.

See why magnesium malate may help treat or prevent a wide range of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and fibromyalgia.

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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic neurological health disorder. It is prominent for bringing extensive pain all through the whole ...

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Anxiety and fibromyalgia seem to go hand in hand. Feelings of fear or anxiety are the normal reaction to stressful situations. Dealing with chronic pain

Unfortunately, many fibromyalgia sufferers experience at least one form of dysautonomia syndrome and it can be a very serious problem for them.

I am a doctor who was also the victim of chronic illness. I am writing this article to spread awareness from my point of view about how to live with Fibromyalgia. This knowledge will increase among the sufferers of fibromyalgia and it will help them to strengthen their relationship with their disease. Basically fibromyalgia is […]

Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. Some are common and obvious, others are strange and unexpected.

Fibromyalgia is still a widely misunderstood condition, one that the medical community is still exploring and learning about. Fibromyalgia presents itself in several forms, which contributes to its notorious mystique. One less well-known condition caused by fibromyalgia is edema (or fibromyalgia swelling). Is edema plaguing you? Fibromyalgia Complications: What is Edema? Edema is swelling caused by […]

Fibromyalgia itching is one of the worst and most mysterious symptoms of fibromyalgia. We take a look at the causes and some treatments options.

Many people do not know that fibromyalgia can cause sensitivity to sights, sounds, tastes, touch, and smells. Even fewer people know that the heightened senses can cause an increase in pain. Here is the explanation of that connection, and what you can do to alleviate it.

We did a survey at FIBRO CONNECT and found that over 30 people had food triggers that made their fibromyalgia symptoms worse. These included gluten, dairy, coffee, sugar and chocolate. The standard treatment for fibromyalgia usually doesn’t involve dietary changes, yet some patients have found that certain types of food exacerbate their sensitivity to pain or pain symptoms. We’ve consulted with experts to find the foods that could possibly trigger fibromyalgia pain even if science has yet to distinguish a concrete connection between the two. Potato Chips Grabbing for that bag of potato chips, will likely contain one key ingredient that could be linked to pain—glutamate. The additive is often used as a harmless flavor enhancer that you’ll commonly find in its salt form, monosodium glutamate (MSG). “Some patients notice that their symptoms, specifically musculoskeletal pain, increase when they’re consuming foods that have a lot of MSG,” says Tarah Venn, a registered dietician with the Stanford Pain Management Center. “Glutamate and pain have been linked in studies, which have reported higher concentrations of glutamate in some fibromyalgia patients compared to healthy controls.” This may be because glutamate acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter that sends messages within the brain and nervous system. If your pain is sensitive to glutamate consumption, always check the product labels at the grocery store for words like monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and yeast extract. Mushrooms Despite its incredible nutritional value, the edible fungus may trigger pain in fibromyalgia patients because it’s rich in the naturally-occurring form of glutamate. In just a 100-gram serving, 180 milligrams of glutamate are packed into a mushroom, according to the Glutamate Association. Shitake and enokitake mushrooms are the richest in glutamate. Other healthy favorites like tomatoes, grapes, and green peas are also good sources of glutamate. But before you entirely cut any foods, especially fruits and veggies, out of your diet, talk to a healthcare professional who will ensure you aren’t missing out on key nutrients. Aged cheeses Sorry cheeseheads, but cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and Roquefort cheese all contain glutamate. In fact, one 100-gram serving of Parmesan cheese packs a whopping 1,600 milligrams of glutamate. But keep in mind that glutamate may not be your issue, dairy could be an irritant as well, at least anecdotally. Fried chicken All of that butter, saturated fat, and vegetable oil may give a plate of fried chicken the savory flavor your taste buds crave, but it could wreak havoc on your body and cause inflammation. Even though fibromyalgia is not necessarily categorized as an inflammatory condition, inflammation can still cause pain-like symptoms, which is why it’s best to avoid any type of fried foods as much as possible. Flavoured yoghurt You may think that your strawberry yogurt is a healthy start to your day, but in reality, it’s packed with loads of sugar from the syrups used for the flavoring. And some low-calorie yogurts even contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame. Even though there’s no evidence stating that sugar makes fibromyalgia pain worse, some patients have found that cutting out refined sugars improved their fibromyalgia symptoms. Are these the foods you expected to see listed when you read the title 6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain? Do these foods aggravate your fibro pain? I would love to hear from you... leave a comment please. READ THE FULL ARTICLE If you are interested in other articles about fibromyalgia and food you may also like: An anti-inflammatory diet for fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia and diet Top tips for healthy eating – The Lucky 13 Why Omega 3 is so important So what reduces inflammation? Dietary help for Fibromyalgia: Are you trying simple solutions like Magnesium?

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What's the connection between TMJ disorder and Fibromyalgia? The symptoms overlap greatly and some researchers believe that may be more closely tied together than you'd think.

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Written By: Dr. Hamid Tajbakhsh, ND Fibromyalgia is a condition that often is a diagnosis of exclusion meaning that it is a diagnosis arrived at after ruling out other conditions. Because of this, fibromyalgia usually takes a long time before it is finally diagnosed which can serve as a source of stress. Once it is […]

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