Can Weather Changes Really Make Arthritis Symptoms Worse?
Key Takeaways A new study validates what many of us have long heard from friends and loved ones: that the weather can directly impact symptoms caused by osteoarthritis, the most common …
Key Takeaways A new study validates what many of us have long heard from friends and loved ones: that the weather can directly impact symptoms caused by osteoarthritis, the most common …
What kind of doctor treats lupus? It’s a common question for those who may have or have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or another form of lupus. Since most people with …
f you have fibromyalgia (FMS), chest pain may be one of your symptoms. A condition called costochondritis, which causes pain around the breastbone and rib cage, could be to blame. It is caused …
Fibromyalgia (FM) is often treated by a team of healthcare providers. The first stop in diagnosing and treating FM is typically a primary care provider. Rheumatologists, pain specialists, mental health professionals, and other …
Do you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco? When you have fibromyalgia, tobacco use may have even greater health risks than you thought. Multiple studies have shown that tobacco use is associated …
Losing weight with fibromyalgia is especially difficult due to several aspects of the condition. At the same time, research shows that a large percentage of people with fibromyalgia are overweight, as well …
People with fibromyalgia or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) experience a specific kind of cognitive dysfunction called fibro fog or brain fog. It involves: Some researchers suspect that pain, fatigue, and the need to constantly …
If you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), you may experience new or exacerbated body aches, weakness, dizziness, and other symptoms of your condition during or after a shower. This may happen for …
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which someone experiences widespread muscle and tissue pain and fatigue. Many people also experience brain fog, headaches, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, and difficulting concentrating.1 Symptoms can change …
Fibromyalgia is a complex medical condition that adversely affects those who have the condition in several ways. Certain skin conditions that cause skin rashes are common in people with fibromyalgia but …