Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia is a widespread condition. Sometimes this medical condition only felt on one or more areas of body such as neck or shoulders. Fibromyalgia is a medical condition. People with Fibromyalgia have constant pain. Pain muscles and joints in body. Anywhere on the body. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia flare up random. Tenderness so severe can cause painful outbursts. Constant chronic pain escalates to severe pain. Chronic pain becomes unbearable. Approximately five million people in the US have Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia considered a growing epidemic causing widespread pain and challenges for patients. Not many doctors well versed in Fibromyalgia. The chronic disease often confused with MS of chronic fatigue syndrome. Fibromyalgia symptoms...

1. Feeling Exhausted
2. Pain
3. Mental and Emotional Changes
4. Digestive Changes
5. Migraines or Headaches
6. Insomnia
7. Joint Stiffness
8. Numbness
9. Sensitivity
10. Urinary Changes

Remember each person is unique. Each person will have different symptoms at various degree at different times. Fibromyalgia has no known cause. But recent studies show changes in the central nervous system.  Fibromyalgia has no known cause. Discover more Information and learn more to treat your symptoms here. You may also be interested in The Year In Review.

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Help For Holiday Depression

The holiday season is a time for family social gathering and holiday celebration. But for many people the holidays are a time of sadness grief loneliness stress anxiety and depression. You are not alone. 

The holiday season takes a toll. The results...Headaches insomnia stress and anxiety and more are the results. Gloomy weather cold temperatures and shorter daylight hours cause depression to increase. Many can relate to the pain due to changes in the atmospheric pressure and moisture. PAIN so bad you have trouble getting up in the morning. Add to that work of holiday festivities. And remember the food and the young lady with PCOS who so desperately tries to stick to stick to her plan.  Or the patient with diabetes. Pain anxiety and frustration are devastating. Dont forget seniors the most susceptible to holiday blues. Memories of happier times flood the mind. The mind remembers tradition and people that shared them. The elderly may find physical immobility mental impairment and increased pain preventing holiday celebration like years gone by. Memories can be devastating. Inability to function properly and perform activities of daily living brings frustration. A state of depression becomes common during the holiday season. But manageable because holiday festivities are all around. But please be aware. Suicidal thoughts and suicide increase after holiday festivities according to HCA. Allow me to share some reasons for holiday sadness…

·        Stress

·        Fatigue

·        Unrealistic expectations

·        Over-commercialization

·        Financial stress

·        Inability to be with family and friends

You are not alone. The hustle and bustle of the time between Thanks Giving and New Years is stressful and sometimes overwhelming.  Juggling holiday shopping parties family and friends with everyday obligations can feel impossible sometimes. Add to that the constant stream of holiday commercials. Consumer marketing brings more stress and fatigue. Sometimes you just want to scream "Enough already." You are not alone. Next week: suggestions to relieve holiday stress and depression. Need help now?  Suicide prevention hotline 1-800-273-8255

References:

1.      Holiday Depression and Stress, WebMD

2.      It Is Alright To Be Sad During the Holidays, Accepting sadness is healthier than denial & key to progress forward, Judith J Wurtman Ph.D., Psychology Today, Dec 19, 2015

3.      Holiday Blues and Older Adults, Laureate Way, Laureate Group

Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Part One

Crisis! “Supersize It.” Noooo...Americans are under attack by food and drink. Too much sugar, carbohydrates and processed food killing us. Overweight. Obesity, Inactivity. Sure you know someone who has Inflammation. Pain. Anxiety. Pain progression. Stress. Immobility. Disability. Health conditions on the rise. "The domino effect." PCOS and this is staggering…

Over 30 million Americans have some form of diabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. PCOS strong factor for developing diabetes. Obesity a major risk factor. And be aware of risks for pulmonary artery disease. Please control eating habits and weight management. Let me explain. But first the symptoms of diabetes…

·        Increased thirst and urination

·        Increased hunger

·        Fatigue

·        Blurred vision

·        Numbness or tingling in feet or hands

·        Sores that don’t heal

·        Unexplained weight loss

Talk to your doctor. Causes for Diabetes include being overweight and obesity. Not being physically active. Insulin resistance. And genes. Type 2 Diabetes most common occurs when the cells of the body become resistant to insulin. An explanation of what happens…Diabetes: blood glucose also called the blood sugar too high. Blood glucose is the main source of energy from the food we eat. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that helps glucose transfer to cells. Now you have the energy for activities of daily living and more. When the body doesn’t make enough insulin or no insulin production at all glucose stays in the blood. And multiple Health problems result! Out of control!! Don't let this happen to you. Women with PCOS early in life are more prone to diabetes and heart conditions. Watch what you eat. Be informed. And please always talk to your doctor!

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References: 

1.      What’s the Connection Between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Diabetes?, Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, DO, July 6, 2018 – Written by Brian Krans, healthline

2.      What is Diabetes?, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US Department of Health and Human Services

Fibromyalgia Pain and Misalignment

Chronic pain affects the upper and/or the lower parts of the body. Some days are worse than others. Painfree living is a memory. But it doesn’t have to be. Let me tell you a secret. But first…

Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 4 million people in the US. Although 75 to 90 percent affected are women—Fibomyalgia also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups. It is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. (1)

Fibromyalgia is chronic, widespread pain and stiffness all over the body. It causes sleep problems fatigue and often emotional and mental stress. Sensitivity to pain is common—abnormal pain perception processing—. This specific pain lasts three months or longer. Many people experience this chronic condition for years before being diagnosed:

·        Fatigue and tiredness

·        Depression and anxiety

·        Problems thinking memory and concentration

·        Headaches and migraines

·        Tingling and numbness in hands and feet

·        Digestive problems

·        Pain in face or jaw

Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia

Recent studies suggest changes in the central nervous system-the brain, spinal cord, and nerves may be responsible for fibromyalgia pain. The spinal cord is responsible for function of the central nervous system and function of organs and mobility. When subluxated we have problems… (2)

Other Factors that could cause Fibromyalgia:

·        Autoimmune Diseases

·        Infections

·        Family History

·        Trauma

·         

Yes physical and emotional trauma has been linked to fibromyalgia. Help is available. Getting diagnosed for fibromyalgia pain is a step to actively finding relief. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain. For more information...

1.       Prevalence – National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA)

2.       What is Fibromyalgia?, CDC