Author Archives: admin
10 Do and Don’t Tips from a Chronic Pain Patient
A really important read for anyone treating patients with chronic pain. “Talk less, listen more.” Understand the story; validate; educate… and importantly, learn from patients. A Letter to Pain Providers: 10 Do and Don’t Tips from a Chronic Pain Patient … Continue reading
The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, joint and muscle tenderness. Although fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal disorder surpassed only by osteoarthritis, it remains misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed. There is no clear cause for fibromyalgia … Continue reading
Is FibroCOVID a Real Thing?
“That overt female dominance in FM, though, may be due more to physician bias than anything else. A 2018 study that took physician bias out of the picture concluded that only 59% (as opposed to figures as high as 90%) … Continue reading
Preparing for your appointment
Because many of the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to various other disorders, you may see several doctors before receiving a diagnosis. Your family physician may refer you to a doctor who specializes in the treatment of arthritis … Continue reading
Diagnosis and Treatments
Diagnosis In the past, doctors would check 18 specific points on a person’s body to see how many of them were painful when pressed firmly. Newer guidelines don’t require a tender point exam. Instead, a fibromyalgia diagnosis can be made … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Diagnosis, Home Remedies, Lifestyle, Therapies, Treatments
Comments Off on Diagnosis and Treatments
How to Explain Pain to your Doctor (video)
Doctor Andrea Furlan explains a method to talk to your doctor about your pain. The S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S method stands for: S: SiteO: OnsetC: CharacteristicsR: RadiationA: Associated SymptomsT: TimeE: Exacerbating factorsS: Severity https://youtu.be/eZP8oMUeyF4
10 Ways to (Somewhat) Understand How It Feels to Live with Fibromyalgia
How we see the world shapes who we choose to be – and sharing compelling experiences can frame the way we treat each other, for the better. This is a powerful perspective. Author: Paige Cerulli Fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes … Continue reading
Posted in Lived Experiences
Comments Off on 10 Ways to (Somewhat) Understand How It Feels to Live with Fibromyalgia
Discussing Fibromyalgia With Your Loved Ones
Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain – for the Whole Family As you struggle to come to terms with your condition, your family and friends do, too. Missed activities aren’t just hard on you. And it’s never easy to see a loved one … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Comments Off on Discussing Fibromyalgia With Your Loved Ones
Fibromyalgia: Does Your Family ‘Get It?’
It’s an exhausting, debilitating condition, but fibromyalgia can feel even worse if your family doesn’t support you. You can turn them around by helping them better understand what you’re experiencing. Having fibromyalgia is usually a life-altering condition. But what happens … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Comments Off on Fibromyalgia: Does Your Family ‘Get It?’
Mourning of Its Disease
{Translated from a French site} Dealing with the psychological consequences of fibromyalgia is a big challenge. For about half of those affected, chronic pain causes a depressive state that in turn increases the pain. You will live and experience many … Continue reading
Posted in Mourning, Stages of Mourning
Comments Off on Mourning of Its Disease