Can Weather Changes Really Make Arthritis Symptoms Worse?
admin Key Takeaways A new study validates what many of us have long heard from friends and loved ones: that the weather can directly impact symptoms caused by osteoarthritis, the most…
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What Doctors Treat Lupus and Fibromyalgia ?
What kind of doctor treats lupus? It’s a common question for those who may have or have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or another form of lupus. Since…
Costochondritis and Fibromyalgia: The Connection
f you have fibromyalgia (FMS), chest pain may be one of your symptoms. A condition called costochondritis, which causes pain around the breastbone and rib cage, could be to blame.…
What Kind of Healthcare Provider Treats Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is often treated by a team of healthcare providers. The first stop in diagnosing and treating FM is typically a primary care provider. Rheumatologists, pain specialists, mental health…
Cigarette Smoking and Fibromyalgia
Do you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco? When you have fibromyalgia, tobacco use may have even greater health risks than you thought. Multiple studies have shown that tobacco use is…
The Challenges of Weight Loss With Fibromyalgia
Losing weight with fibromyalgia is especially difficult due to several aspects of the condition. At the same time, research shows that a large percentage of people with fibromyalgia are overweight,…
Concentration and memory issues can result from fibromyalgia and ME/CFS
People with fibromyalgia or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) experience a specific kind of cognitive dysfunction called fibro fog or brain fog. It involves: Some researchers suspect that pain, fatigue,…
How Showering Can Worsen Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS
If you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), you may experience new or exacerbated body aches, weakness, dizziness, and other symptoms of your condition during or after a shower.…
Daily Fibromyalgia Self-Care Around Flare-Ups ,
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which someone experiences widespread muscle and tissue pain and fatigue. Many people also experience brain fog, headaches, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, and difficulting concentrating.1…
Can a Rash Be a Symptom of Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a complex medical condition that adversely affects those who have the condition in several ways. Certain skin conditions that cause skin rashes are common in people with fibromyalgia…