Being in pain all the time and constantly feeling tired is no walk in the park. Neither is living with someone who is in pain all of the time. Fibromyalgia can cause emotional stress on family members of the fibromyalgia patient as well. (more…)
In the right situation, stress can be a good thing. If you are worried about being late for an appointment, the stress may get you out the door sooner. If it is storming out, stress may make you drive a little more carefully. But too much stress is not good for your health, and knowing where the stress is coming from is the first step to controlling it. (more…)
There is no one cause of fibromyalgia. Research has shown that it can be caused by an infection, physical trauma, or other traumatic events. It is believed that in most cases, there is not one single cause of fibromyalgia. A combination of events or situations can lead to the debilitating condition. Doctors continue to research, as finding a cause will lead to significant advances in treatment. (more…)
One of the first steps in studying fibromyalgia and its effects is to understand that it is a real, debilitating condition. For many years, the word fibromyalgia was connected with some phantom disease affecting hypochondriacs. The pain and discomfort were only seen as a by-product of depression or stress. But fibromyalgia is real and it affects millions of Americans. Being informed is the first step in managing the condition. (more…)
