Fibromyalgia

Some practitioners of alternative medicine recommend various natural treatments, such as herbs and nutritional supplements, for treating fibromyalgia symptoms. Some of these natural products may hold promise. For instance, there is some evidence... Full Answer

Trying to find the right specialist to diagnose and treat your fibromyalgia can be like trying to get hold of a helpful supervisor at a big corporation's call center. But in the end, your search will be worth it when you find the best doctor for... Full Answer

Many patients report chest wall pain and tenderness and are diagnosed with costochondritis, which is inflammation of the soft tissue between the ribs.  Also apparent in certain fibromyalgia patients is the presence of myofascial trigger points,... Full Answer

Fibromyalgia is a common, but misunderstood, syndrome that affects millions of people. Many people who have fibromyalgia suffer from constant deep muscle pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep problems. Others have muscle pain, irritable bowel syndrome,... Full Answer

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that mainly affects joints. Fibromyalgia is NOT an inflammatory condition and is a central nervous system disorder that affects muscle, causing pain. The presence of myofascial trigger points in FM shortens the... Full Answer

There has been a great deal of discussion regarding caffeine in general.  For instance, sources of caffeine, coffee and chocolate in particular, have had varying discussions and the end result is “to have or not to have.” The bottom line... Full Answer

Tender spots, also called "tender points," are specific places in the body that, when pressed, can hurt in people who have fibromyalgia, a common health problem that causes chronic, widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. Your doctor may palpate... Full Answer

Doctors classify fibromyalgia as a rheumatic disease, which is the medical term for a chronic, painful condition that affects the joints and their supporting tissues (such as tendons and ligaments). Arthritis is another type of rheumatic disease.... Full Answer

For the most part, people with fibromyalgia share two main symptoms. First, you constantly feel as tired as someone who's just sprinted up Mount Everest. Second, you have pain and tenderness in your joints and muscles. It may feel like you've... Full Answer

The 18 fibromyalgia tender points form a constellation around the neck, shoulder, chest, hips, knees and elbows. They are often in the same place as myofascial trigger points, firm nodules that often feel tight in your muscles. If you feel pain... Full Answer