It is common knowledge that we can all benefit from exercise; however, it is especially important for people with fibromyalgia (FM) to exercise as it reduces fatigue, increases energy, improves joint flexibility, and improves sleep quality and mood. In essence, exercise allows FM sufferers to live a more enjoyable and fulfilling life! With that said, […]
Fibromyalgia – More Tips From Patients
Last month, we listed many great “pearls” of wisdom direct from patients suffering with Fibromyalgia (FM), some of which we would like to directly focus on this month and expand as these truly arise from the heart of the experienced and deserve more attention (plus, we couldn’t include them all last month and can expand on them now).
Fibromyalgia – Tips From Real Patients
We have discussed fibromyalgia (FM) from many perspectives but what we haven’t done yet is listen to what actual FM patients have to say about what works and what doesn’t work. Rather than reading about what “the experts” say about FM and what to do for it, let’s take a different perspective – let’s talk […]
Fibromyalgia – How To “Live With” FM
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that produces widespread pain that can literally change the life of a FM patient, but as they say, “..life must go on!” Therefore, this article is dedicated to discussing ways to empower you with tips to make FM as least activity restricting as possible. Ways to gain self-control of FM […]
Fibromyalgia and Sleep
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that has produced more diverse opinions from researchers and physicians than almost any other. This has made finding a healthcare provider who is willing to manage the FM patient very challenging. Similarly, patient perceptions vary widely from those who strive to live a normal life despite their symptoms vs. those […]
Fibromyalgia Facts
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that is characterized by widespread, generalized pain “all over” the body that does not follow any specific anatomical pathway like the course of a nerve, muscle, or blood vessel. It is often diagnosed only after all other conditions have been eliminated by using various testing approaches such as blood tests, […]
Fibromyalgia: I Have It… Now What?
“…I was told by my doctor that I have fibromyalgia and I don’t know what to do. I’ve noticed that over the last couple of years that I’ve been having a progressively harder time doing simple tasks that I used to take for granted like folding laundry, ironing, cooking, cutting up vegetables, sewing, driving a […]
Fibromyalgia: How Do I Know I Have It?
“I wake up every morning with a stiff, sore lower back. When I roll over to get out of bed, I feel like a log and almost have to fall out of bed. When I finally get to my feet, I’m all bent over and can’t stand upright for what seems like forever! It takes […]
Fibromyalgia: Vitamin Recommendations
Fibromyalgia (FM) can be characterized by pain that is widespread but not limited to a single anatomical area. This article will concentrate on a few specific vitamin recommendations with the understanding that a “good” diet such as one low in glutens (wheat, oats, barley, rye), rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean meats, with an emphasis […]
Fibromyalgia: The Dirty Dozen
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. The overview of the symptoms is widespread pain in the muscles accompanied by pain, fatigue, and “…just feeling wiped out!” Sleep deprivation is a common problem and some experts feel sleep loss for any reason—stress, past injury, current illness, etc.—can […]
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