Fibromyalgia was officially recognized by the Social Security Administration
Fibromyalgia was officially recognized by the Social Security Administration as a qualifying condition for Social Security Disability Benefits in a July 2012 ruling. A complete copy of the ruling that provides guidance to SSD examiners is here:
Conventional Medicine Approach For Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an not an easy condition to treat. Not all physicians are knowledgeable about fibromyalgia and its treatment, therefore a joint approach is needed. This could include primary doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, as well as
Restorative Yoga For Fibromyalgia
Exercise for fibromyalgia that allows you to lay in comfortable positions for long time periods. Does it get any better that that? Does it really help? Restorative Yoga gives you a nice supportive block under your lower
Diagnostic Criteria For Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome has had a long, rather obscure, history as an illness. Concealed behind numerous medical aliases, FMS has existed throughout history and throughout the world. It was only in 1990, however, that official diagnostic criteria for
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Even though the cause of fibromyalgia is currently unknown, there is a significant amount of information about different potential causes that have been discovered through many years of research. One prime example is that fibromyalgia can often
How Fibromyalgia Affects Your Body?
The Fibromyalgia name comes from “fibro” which means fibrous tissues (tendons & ligaments), “my” meaning muscles, and “algia” meaning pain. Different than arthritis, it doesn’t cause pain and swelling in the joints, but instead gives pain in
8 ways to help a loved one who has Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects many. If you have a loved one dealing with fibro here are 8 ways that could really help! 1. Ask, “What do you want me to understand about what you
Navigating Fibromyalgia Infographic
Here is a great informational graphic about fibromyalgia. Covering everything from causes to the history of the diagnosis. Most infographics we have found were not this well researched or giving proper references. So after reading this one
Music Therapy For Fibromyalgia
A Recent Research has shown that music therapy mixed with other relaxation techniques based on guided imagery reduces pain, depression, anxiety, and helps with sleep for those suffering from fibromyalgia. This pioneer experimental study has shown that
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Infographic
The Early Symptoms and common misdiagnoses of Fibromyaglia Fibro Fog – Short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and a general loss of mental clarity. Sleep Disorders – Insomnia, waking mid-sleep in pain, waking up tired and unrested, sleep
Studies Show Benefits Of Yoga for Fibromyalgia
According to a small study on the benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia, individuals that practice yoga regularly showed significant improvements. Results stemming from a research study conducted from the United Arab Emirates, among 47 patients (26 yoga