Fibromyalgia – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

Merck & Co Manuals Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world.  The Merck Manual was first published in… Read More Fibromyalgia – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

Fibromyalgia – Symptoms – NHS Choices

There are many symptoms of Fibromyalgia, and, the list appears to be ever growing as it’s grown a lot longer since before I was diagnosed.  Is it any wonder it takes so long for a diagnosis! One site in the UK for information regarding Fibromyalgia is NHS Choices and you will  find out about the… Read More Fibromyalgia – Symptoms – NHS Choices

Somatic Symptom Disorder. Learn about this disorder. | Patient

Somatic Symptom Disorder. Learn about this disorder.  Via Patient – patient.info/ Somatic Symptom Disorders PatientPlus articles are written by UK doctors and are based on research evidence, UK and European Guidelines. They are designed for health professionals to use, so you may find the language more technical than the condition leaflets. (taken from Patient) It… Read More Somatic Symptom Disorder. Learn about this disorder. | Patient

Article from MigraineAgain: Aching Body, Aching Head: Understanding Migraine and Fibromyalgia

Article from MigraineAgain: Aching Body, Aching Head: Understanding Migraine and Fibromyalgia This is a very intersting article regarding Fibromyalgia and Migraines, which many fibromites have a terrible time controlling.  It is also Migraine Awareness Month so a good article to share to help raise awareness of #Fibromyalgia, #Migraines and also #invisibleillness  ‘SHOUT IT LOUD’  … Read More Article from MigraineAgain: Aching Body, Aching Head: Understanding Migraine and Fibromyalgia

My Illness is NOT a Secret. But why should I explain it to you?

#‎invisibleillness‬ you are not alone, we all face the stigma of use the stick or not & whether to actually get the stick or not!?! Re-blogged Chronic Blog post by thebekindtimes.wordpress.com/ Sadly, it often, if not most always, seems to be a catch 22 😮 I remember being in my 20’s and not liking having… Read More My Illness is NOT a Secret. But why should I explain it to you?

Serenely Sunday: Guided Imagery, Visualisation & Relaxation down by the Lake

I love this picture and the way it slowly draws you to the island in the distance it doesn’t look too far and the water is calm. The more I look at it the colours and the sun they absorb me, urging me to get closer to the warmth of the yellow in the distance.… Read More Serenely Sunday: Guided Imagery, Visualisation & Relaxation down by the Lake

How is Fibromyalgia Classified/Diagnosed Part 1 – Historical background – From Fibrositis to Fibromyalgia

How Fibromyalgia is diagnosed is often changing as physicians realise new and different things about the illness. I’d like to share a bit of Fibro history to help us understand just how slow that progress has been before indulging ourselves into the current World of Fibro Diagnosis.   Early studies Recorded evidence of medical conditions… Read More How is Fibromyalgia Classified/Diagnosed Part 1 – Historical background – From Fibrositis to Fibromyalgia

Guest Post: The Mask of Invisible Illness and Fibromyalgia – Hope In Pain | My Fibro Team

One lady’s account of her battle with Invisible illness – chronic fibro pain & fatigue She says:“What nobody sees is the struggle it takes me to get out of bed each morning” The Mask of Invisible Illness and Fibromyalgia- Finally I’m Home This post was written by Elizabeth of Hope in Pain in Australia, and has been living… Read More Guest Post: The Mask of Invisible Illness and Fibromyalgia – Hope In Pain | My Fibro Team

What are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? UPDATED POST

What are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? Since determining what fibromyalgia is, which seems to be an undetermined Chronic Pain Disorder or ‘Central Sensitisation Syndrome’, and a type of illness that it is as a ‘Chronic Illness’, which can involve many symptoms such as ‘widespread musculoskeletal pain’, accompanied by ‘fatigue’, ‘sleep’, ‘memory’ and ‘mood’ issues. We… Read More What are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? UPDATED POST

Article fromabout.com | Telephone Difficulties with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The following post discusses what it is like for people with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) when they are talking on the telephone and the difficulties it can cause them. Article link:  Telephone Difficulties with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome    If you hate the phone, You’re Not Alone, (Updated March 07, 2015.) By… Read More Article fromabout.com | Telephone Difficulties with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome