One of the most common symptoms of the condition of fibromyalgia is chronic and persistent fatigue. This symptom is second only to the widespread aches and pains. The fatigue associated with fibromyalgia is much different than normal fatigue, in that when associated with fibro can lead to depression and social […]
If you have been diagnosed with the condition of fibromyalgia, chances are that you have also experienced the condition of IBS with diarrhea, or IBS-D. With the condition of IBS-D, you have pain in your belly that is extremely common with the condition of irritable bowel syndrome and you have […]
Your entire body aches and you notice that you are also experiencing cramping in your abdominal area. Could the abdominal pain be related to the rest? Chances are yes. If you have either fibromyalgia or irritable bowel syndrome, chances are you have the other as well. They often occur together, […]
There are many studies out there that show a link between depression and fibromyalgia. In fact, some numbers state that individuals with the condition of fibro are around 3 times more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression when they are diagnosed than individuals who do not have the […]
Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe a feeling of light-headedness or faintness to an overall loss of balance and feeling that the room is spinning. Approximately 70 percent of individuals who have been diagnosed with the condition of fibromyalgia experience the symptom of dizziness. You may […]
The interesting paradox with any pain syndrome, regardless of the cause, is there is a common paradox which boils down to cognitive disruption and pain. The question is a chicken or egg issue.Which came first? Did the pain cause the cognitive confusion or did the cognitive confusion perpetuate the pain, […]
