There is a syndrome called myofascial pain syndrome can mimic the pain of fibromyalgia. So how can you tell the difference between the two syndromes? Typically fibromyalgia can be widespread pain throughout the body is usually characterized as a generalized type of pain (meaning it can be diffuse or dull ) or what is called [...]
Some of the more common chronic fatigue symptoms that I come across in my office are as follows: Excessive fatigue any time of day or all day long Sleep disturbance – can not get or stay in that deep sleep or what is called REM sleep Generalized achy type pain all over the body No [...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is usually associated with FMS and vise versa. A high percentage of fibromyalgia sufferers report having chronic fatigue. CFS is sometimes described as a flu-like condition that drains a sufferer of energy leaving no desire to feel like doing any activity. Chronic fatigue can even last for years. I have had [...]
The following foods contain high levels of arachidonic acid, a type of fatty acid that increases inflammation. Removing or reducing the following foods from your fibromyalgia diet decreases the levels of pro-inflammatory compounds in the body or in other words, decreases inflammation which is very important when creating your fibromyalgia diet. Pro-inflammatory foods to avoid: [...]
Here are some of the more common factors that increase fibromyalgia symptoms (however, there are more): Colder or cooler weather. When we think of colder weather, we think of temperatures in the 20s and 30s. However, it seems that people are affected anytime there is a dip in the temperature. I have seen this occur [...]
Detoxification is something that I started implementing a few years ago after learning some of the benefits of a dietary detoxification or detox program. It seems seems that most fibromyalgia sufferers could benefit from such a program. Our bodies are bombarded by numerous toxins daily such as environmental pollution, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoke (even second [...]
There really is no specific blood test or diagnostic study such as an MRI, CT scan or x-ray to determine if someone has fibromyalgia. With that said, it is still good to have some of these diagnostic studies performed to rule out other diseases or illnesses that can mimic the symptoms of fibromyalgia such as [...]
Signs or symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) can mimic many other diseases or syndromes, which is what makes fibromyalgia hard to diagnose or treat. Often times, the treating physician will rule out other conditions making a fibromyalgia diagnosis of or by exclusion meaning other conditions or diseases are ruled out. Some of the more frequent [...]
Fibromyalgia Treatment Welcome to my fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue blog. I am excited to share new information with you about both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I will be posting a combination of videos and text. In addition, subscribing to my “newsletter,” you will have access to more information that will not be available in these [...]