Fibromyalgia

This page is an index to blog posts about “fibromyalgia”.

Although fibromyalgia is a relatively recent term, this syndrome has been known by several other names over the past years, including soft tissue rheumatism, fibrositis and non-articular rheumatism.

Common symptoms include pain and swelling in many joints or soft tissues, trouble sleeping, fatigue and weakness, poor memory, trouble concentrating, stiffness in joints and muscles particularly in the morning, inability to stand the cold, sensitivities to certain foods, medications and/or allergens, depression, tension and migraine headaches.

Featured posts:

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Fibromyalgia: Invisible Disabilities

Published by brightfeather at January 8, 2008 3:48 pm under Conscious Living, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Health and Healing, Lifestyle, Meditation, Pain - An invisible disability is a disability that is not (always) immediately apparent to casual observers; that is, it is not visible to their naked eyes. I find fibromylagia to be an aggravating disease because the disabilities I suffer are frequently invisible to others and therefore, they expect more of me than what I can deliver.

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Complementary and alternative medicine for fibromyalgia

Published by brightfeather August 27, 2007 at 2:21 pm under Fibromyalgia, Health and Healing, Yoga - Complementary and alternative therapies for pain and stress management aren’t new. Some, such as meditation and yoga, have been practiced for thousands of years. But their use has become more popular in recent years, especially with people who have chronic illnesses, such as fibromyalgia. Several of these treatments do appear to safely relieve stress and reduce pain, and some are gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine.

Related blog posts:

Fibromylagia Awareness Day May 12

Fibromyalgia Research Links

Headaches Be Gone: Home Headache Remedy

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: The Pain-Sleep Connection

Fibromyalgia Research Links 2007-2008

Other references:
Fibromyalgia: The Misunderstood Disease

More resources:
Fibromyalgia Network

The National Fibromyalgia Association

About.com What is Fibromyalgia?

ImmuneSupport.com

Read more about Fibromyalgia:

1. Fibromyalgia and Sleep

2. Fibromyalgia and Water Exercise

3. Exercise and Fibromyalgia

4. Fibromyalgia and Acupuncture

5. Herbal Therapy for Fibromyalgia