Archive for November, 2009

My Life with Fibromyalgia

Unique Fitness: Exercise can help FMS

Many people don’t exercise because they associate exercising with uncomfortable pain. Then how can people with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who live with constant pain be encouraged to exercise? Pain is a “normal” almost accepted part of daily life. Morning stiffness, reduced joint mobility, muscular weakness, cardio respiratory impairment, poor posture, sleep deprivation, anxiety and depression [...]

Don’t let winter aches and pains slow you down

Happy holidays, time with friends and family, the freshness of a new year – there are many things to look forward to with the arrival of winter. If you’re among the millions of Americans, however, who suffer from chronic pain, winter can bring on a whole new set of problems and pains. Whether you suffer [...]

Health Care And Fibromyalgia

You hurt all over, and you frequently feel exhausted. Even after numerous tests, your doctor can’t find anything specifically wrong with you. If this sounds familiar, you may have fibromyalgia according to the Mayo Clinic. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and [...]

Fibromyalgia… go ahead bring on the rain!

A Fibromyalgia Awareness Video.. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain that effects many people. If you know one of these people please be patient and let them know you care!

10 Diet Commandments for Pain Patients… What is the fibromyalgia-food connection?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition whose symptoms include muscle and tissue pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances; it often mimics or appears together with other chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lupus, and arthritis. “There are usually other things that are triggering it, so you have to individualize treatment for each patient,” says [...]