Education Archive
9 Dec 2014
What Real Sufferers Are Saying Works for Fibromyalgia – Infographic
For the live-updated, fully-labelled, interactive version of this infographic, click here. By Alexandra Carmichael, Co-Founder of CureTogether In a surprising finding, patients who live with the painful disorder fibromyalgia have reported that commonly prescribed drugs for this
1 Dec 2014
The Neurological and Psychological Effects of Fibromyalgia in Women
Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a disease that may affect women’s psychological and neurological wellbeing. Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is defined as a musculoskeletal pain and tenderness throughout the body (Bjorkegren, Wallander, Johansson & Svardsudd, 2009). FMS is a chronic
13 Oct 2014
Top 5 Foods Fibromyalgia Sufferers Need To Avoid
There is a good chance that someone you know whether family or friends have fibromyalgia. Right there with diabetes and heart disease, fibro has become one of the most pervasive diseases in the 21st century. There is
3 Oct 2014
Bizarre Fibro Symptoms Part 2: Extreme Itch
By Ryan Tomlinson On 3 October 2014 In Education
Because fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome involve the central nervous system, we get all kinds of strange goings on in our nerves. We can get burning, tingling, numbness, pin pricks and itches. This category of sensation is
18 Sep 2014
Fibromyalgia and Headaches
By Ryan Tomlinson On 18 September 2014 In Education
Headaches are common in the overall population. Most people have one at some point, and – from the simplest standpoint – the name describes it well: a headache causes your head to ache. Beyond that, though, it
9 Sep 2014
Bizarre Fibro Symptoms Part 1: Excessive Sweating
As a fibro sufferer, I am sure you are familiar with the chronic pain and fatigue that comes with this condition. However, pain and exhaustion are not the only symptoms of fibromyalgia. Today we are going to
1 Sep 2014
Fibromyalgia & Obesity: Is there a link?
By Ryan Tomlinson On 1 September 2014 In Education
A paper by Akiko Okifuji from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, just published in the Journal of Pain, examines the relationship between fibromyalgia and obesity in pain, function, mood, and sleep. This has pointed a
25 Aug 2014
Fibromyalgia: Invisible Pain is Real Too – Infographic
Fibromyalgia: Invisible Pain is Real Too Fibromyalgia is one of the most common common pain and musculoskeletal conditions in the world. While medicines have been approved specifically for the condition, the variety of symptoms and the lack
18 Aug 2014
Will an emotional trauma trigger fibromyalgia?
By Ryan Tomlinson On 18 August 2014 In Education
Does emotional trauma trigger fibro? The Answer is still being debated, mostly since fibro appears to have many causes or triggers. You might have had bad infection or a sever physical trauma experience, maybe you started having
7 Aug 2014
How to Help Your Family Understand Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a terrible and exhausting disease, however if you don’t have the support of your loved ones it can be 10x worse. Maybe you feel you are not able to ask for the fibromyalgia support you
28 Jul 2014
Walmart now carries their own line of gluten-free products. Certified by the NFCA.
After hearing about Walmart carrying their own line of products I went by my local store a grabbed a few products to try. Before I go any further please understand I do not have Celiacs or any