The Impact of Cold Weather on Fibromyalgia Symptoms
As Pain Doctors frequently explain: some fibromyalgia patients commonly tell them that they are sensitive to changes in the weather. To that end, within a general fibromyalgia diagnosis, weather sensitivity is classed as a minor…
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Fibromyalgia: An Overview of Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) disorder which generates tenderness and pain all over the body. On top of this, sufferers are plagued with profound insomnia, tiredness, and more So What Causes Fibromyalgia? While it has…
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Medication Options for Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Review
A Pain Doctor's diagnosis of Fibromyalgia is: "clinical, and is characterised by widespread pain, tender points, & commonly, comorbid conditions such as chronic fatigue, insomnia & depression. Treatment is largely empiric, although experience & small…
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Alternative Therapies for Fibromyalgia: Acupuncture, Yoga, and More
Pain Doctors place a great deal of emphasis on multifaceted treatments and therapies to help those suffering from fibromyalgia live their best lives. This long-term condition, which involves widespread musculoskeletal pain that generates feelings of…
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Understanding the Fibromyalgia Pain Scale: A Guide for Patients
When you book an in-person or on-line consultation with a Pain Doctor who specialises in Fibromyaligia, they will explain that in the UK, there are mandatory criteria which are used to ascertain each individual patient's…
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Fibromyalgia and Sleep: Strategies for Better Rest
As any Fibromyalgia Pain Specialist will tell you: "Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical part of managing daily pain & preventing flare-ups. But all that pain can also make it harder to fall…
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Exercise and Fibromyalgia: Finding the Right Balance
A Fibromyalgia Pain Doctor will tell you that: "neuromuscular alterations caused by fibromyalgia, can cause a risk of disability, as well as an increased risk of falls & injuries. For this reason, muscle strength training…
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Females
"Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men. They also typically experience more severe symptoms. Fibromyalgia symptoms in women can include fatigue, pain throughout the body, digestive issues,& more. Studies show that women with…
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Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria
"Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain & tenderness. The pain and tenderness tend to come & go, & move about the body. It is usually associated with poor sleep & is strongly associated with migraine & irritable…
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What it is like to live with Fibromyalgia?
I am a retired Author and Producer of large creative events and most recently a Paper Maker, Sculptor and Workshop Leader. My husband always said that I metamorphosised at various times throughout life. We…
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