Fibromyalgia is a syndrome- which is a collection of symptoms- and is a very common, chronic disorder. Individuals with fibromyalgia experience tenderness, widespread pain, and a host of other signs and symptoms. The term “fibromyalgia” comes from “fibro” which is a Latin term for fibrous tissue, “myo” which is a Greek term meaning muscle, and … Read more
While mental illness becomes more apparent and commonplace in a distorted and increasingly stressful society, celebrities with mental illness in the spotlight gain increasing attention at the behest of the presses over this serious matter. Many celebrities we know and love have battled with serious mental illness and succeeded despite the challenges which these issues … Read more
Prozac as a drug and the historical use thereof is a controversy all on its own. Books have been written about it. Because of what they have to endure, even on the best of days, men and women who suffer from fibromyalgia are still using the drug. Those who have yet to do so but … Read more
While it is very true that anxiety is a mental health condition, it does present with several physical symptoms. Most people are aware of the muscle tension and nausea that can be caused by anxiety. However, very few know that anxiety can actually contribute to, or even cause, chronic pain. Following is a list of … Read more
Many of us are looking for more natural ways to deal with our problems with chronic pain. As a result, we may be trying some techniques that we never considered before, specifically, working with people who may be considered practitioners of alternative forms of medicine. That being said, a chiropractor is usually someone that is … Read more
If you have a lot of pain, or you know someone with chronic pain, you may have a lot of concerns on your mind. One of the things that many people worry about is whether or not chronic pain is actually related to being egocentric or narcissistic. There are definitely some arguments for it, but … Read more
Many people believe that inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is the same exact thing as irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. However, this is not true at all. The truth is that inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is much different than irritable bowel syndrome. IBS does not result in inflammation, ulcers, … Read more
How to Find the Source of Your Aches, Pains, and Fatigue You know something is wrong with you because your body is constantly aching, especially in your muscles. Even when you have been able to sleep for most of the night, you often wake up tired with no energy. If you’ve had these symptoms for a … Read more
Your diet can affect how you feel when you have a chronic condition such as fibromyalgia. While some foods can help you feel better and reduce your symptoms, others can cause flare-ups of the pain in your joints and muscles. Finding out which foods are best for your condition is important for sufferers of this … Read more
The pain of fibromyalgia is difficult for sufferers to live with as the aches and pains of this chronic condition often affect their quality of life. Nearly five million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, which causes widespread pain in their muscles and joints, curtails activities and often causes depression that exacerbates their condition. While a general … Read more