The primary presenting complaint in fibromyalgia is muscle pain, and the primary reason chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) patients seek treatment, is life altering fatigue and an overwhelming feeling of illness. Though in neither case, is this where symptoms stop.
The diagnostic criteria for...Full Post
Celeste Cooper's Blog
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What are fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Similarities and Differences?
On May 05
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Research Spot On: Could this information help you?
On Apr 28
In the study, Ultrasonic characterization of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with chronic neck pain, they found "With further refinement, ultrasound imaging can be a promising objective method for characterizing soft tissue abnormalities associated with active MTrPs and elucidating the role of...Full Post -
The Pain Alliance to Implement a National Strategy PAINS/Project
On Mar 16
Please see the PAINS Policy BriefI am please to be a participant in this most important, energetic, and patient focused group of people represented by many influential organizations, individuals, and people in pain.“The PAINS Alliance believes that the only way to realize this transformation...Full Post -
Pelvic Pain, Bladder Disorders, Prostate Problems, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Female and Male Related troubles: Is it more than co-incidence? With many resources for you
On Mar 16
Pelvic Pain, Bladder Disorders, Prostate Problems, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Female and Male Related troubles: Is it more than co-incidence? With many resources for you
http://fmcfstriggerpoints.blogspot.com/2013/02/pelvic-pain-bladder-disorders-prostate.html
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Biological marker for fibromyalgia is challenged- No surprise
On Mar 16
A unique immunological pattern has been found in fibromyalgia in a study done by Behm, et al, 2012.
"The cytokine responses to mitogenic activators of PBMC isolated from patients with FM were significantly lower than those of healthy individuals, implying that cell-mediated immunity is impaired in FM...Full Post -
February is Raynaud’s Syndrome Awareness Month: What does this mean to you?
On Feb 04
“When [Raynaud’s] occurs by itself, it is called Raynaud’s disease, or primary Raynaud’s phenomenon. When it occurs along with other diseases, such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren’s syndrome, or mixed connective tissue disease, it is...Full Post -
Women, Men, Autoimmune, Neurological disease, and Fibromyalgia: Meeting Gender Bias Head On
On Jan 23
The women to men ratio affected by fibromyalgia are 7:1 or 8:1, but are these statistics accurate?
We once thought more men were affected by heart disease than women and we now know that is not the case, and even more alarming, women’s heart attacks are twice as likely to be fatal. So we ask, “Why the disparity in...Full Post -
Here comes Peter Cotton Tail: Is he wreaking havoc in your mouth?
On Jan 15
What is it?
Xerostomia, impressive word, right? Not!
Xerostomia (pronounced ‘zero-stow-mia’) is commonly known as chronic dry mouth. When we don’t have enough saliva it affects the health of our mouth, and can cause gum disease, mouth sores, bad breath, cavities and tooth loss. It also affects our ability...Full Post -
Exercise and Chronic Pain: Complimentary Roommates
On Dec 29
Exercise and Chronic Pain: Complimentary Roommates
https://www.thesethree.com/Exercise___Chronic_Pain.html#.UN4H12_LQyI
The article includes:
What is exercise?
When to exercise
Types of exercise
Movement and tolerance
Finding your target heart rate(THR)
Effects of exercise
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When pain and disability is life limiting. The Seven Rules
On Dec 09
December 3 was International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is recognized by the UN, so it is only fitting that we talk about how disability affects our lives.
Many people with chronic pain and invisible illness try to remain in the workforce in spite of their dysfunction for various...Full Post
