Tag Archives: Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue

    Chronic pain affects close to 50 million Americans with symptoms like severe headaches, nerve pain, muscular soreness, and back pain.  Chronic pain is a nervous system disorder, and does not usually result from any visible injury. Below are 15 common causes of chronic pain, including vitamin B12 deficiency, and 15 potential treatments, including […]

    Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic pain, fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems.  People with fibromyalgia symptoms experience excruciating muscular soreness in the absence of visible inflammation.  In addition to taking prescribed medications for fibromyalgia, you should also include natural supplements for optimal health. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) If your body had a battery, […]

    Chronic fatigue syndrome is more than just simple exhaustion- it makes you feel sluggish, cranky, and confused, even if you’ve had plenty of sleep and have no reason to feel so tired.  Chronic fatigue occurs with illnesses like vitamin B12 deficiency, fibromyalgia, and celiac disease.  So, is chronic fatigue syndrome just a symptom […]

    Fibromyalgia sufferers, listen up: It’s no secret that forgetfulness is one of the many symptoms of chronic pain syndromes.  “Brain fog” makes it hard to remember important schedules, to-do lists, and…what was I going to say?  You have enough on your plate without having to worry about whether or not you took all […]

    Chronic pain symptoms may indicate fibromyalgia, or one of many other illnesses like pernicious anemia from vitamin B12 deficiency.  If you constantly feel tired, bloated, nauseous, itchy, and wracked with crushing pain, you might be suffering from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, B12 deficiency, or all of the above… Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, or fibromyositis, is a […]

    According to a recent study, listening to music can ease pain, which is great news for fibromyalgia (chronic pain) patients. Many pain clinics already utilize the beneficial effects of music, finding that soothing melodies reduce anxiety and enhance pain relief treatments. Music therapy for chronic pain? It’s not the first time researchers have […]

    What’s the difference between fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Health experts often differ in diagnosing fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue symptoms, as they tend to overlap.  Judge for yourself- here are some facts on symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that causes pain, […]

    Do you wake up each morning fatigued, even after sleeping 8 hours? Boost energy with these 9 chronic fatigue-fighting tips on healthy living. Wake up, sleepyhead! Getting up in the morning can be the most challenging time of the day, even if you don’t suffer from chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia.  Developing a good […]

    Are you depressed about pain in the back, shoulders and knees?  Rheumatoid arthritis triggers depression, as swollen, aching joints limit free movement. Learn why arthritis pain makes you sadder… Rheumatoid arthritis pain and depression With rheumatoid arthritis, sufferers experience severe muscle pain, inflamed hips, joint pain, and chronic soreness. Even after a battery of […]

    Here are some helpful tips for fibromyalgia patients who are tired of physician practice doctors, pharmacists, and urgent care nurses treating them like junkies. Urgent Care Pain Management Treatment: The doctor’s out, but the pain is in.  Now what? Nothing’s worse than suffering from severe pain symptoms, and not having anywhere to turn. Such is a common dilemma for patients […]