Living With Fibromyalgia

The primary problems or symptoms which can disrupt the life of the fibromyalgia patient are body-wide pain, sleep disturbance (fatigue, and disordered sleep), and cognitive deficit (problems with short term memory, word finding, and word and letter... Full Answer

Hair loss is not a primary symptom of fibromyalgia. Symptoms of fibromyalgia are body-wide pain, disordered sleep, and cognitive dysfunction. However, certain other immune and metabolic conditions cluster with fibromyalgia. One of those conditions is... Full Answer

The leader or moderator of a support group plays a pivotal role in the success.  They have certain responsibilities to keep order, educate, keep to a schedule, and provide an environment of fellowship. A good support group is worth their weight in... Full Answer

Here are some supplements for fibromyalgia that are rated safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pregnancy Chlorella pyrenoidosa Fish oil made from fish bodies; avoid products made from fish liver (like cod liver oil) and products with... Full Answer

Coping with fibromyalgia starts with a visit to your doctor. Make sure you have an accurate diagnosis, and talk openly with your doctor about the symptoms. In fact, bring a list of symptoms so you don't overlook anything. Your doctor will... Full Answer

While there's no magic bullet, there are some quick and easy lifestyle changes you can make to feel better with fibromyalgia. Cut your to-do list in half. Because you live with constant pain and fatigue, you need to redo your to-do list and get... Full Answer

Once you've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you will need to work with your doctor to develop a plan for managing your symptoms. There's no cure for fibromyalgia, but studies show that people who have fibromyalgia can reduce their symptoms with... Full Answer

Dealing with fibromyalgia is always a team effort for a couple when one person is living with the condition. You and your partner should be willing to talk openly about your fibromyalgia. You may need to adjust household roles and... Full Answer

Whether to continue working with fibromyalgia depends upon how your fibromyalgia symptoms affect your ability to cope with rigorous schedule of work, the nature of your work, and presence of other disorders known to cluster with fibromyalgia. Therefore,... Full Answer

I'm hard pressed to think of a downside to joining a fibromyalgia support group. I suppose spending time in a group and talking about your feelings and experiences could sound like a nightmare if you're very shy or you've always been a solitary... Full Answer