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A Day in the Life of a Child With Fibromyalgia
Gina is 13, and she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome when she was 12 years old.
It’s half past eight in the morning and I’m...
A Day in the Life of an Adult With Fibromyalgia
Erica is 50 and has had fibromyalgia syndrome for about 15 years, though it was only diagnosed nine years ago.
“My first GP was very...
Adjusting to Life with Fibromyalgia
Those of us who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia will know how difficult it is adjusting to life with a condition that can flare up at any time without warning...
Advice For Carers of Fibromyalgia Sufferers
As a person who may live or be close to someone suffering from Fibromyalgia there is a lot of practical advice that can be given. It is important...
Alcohol With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
For some people, fibromyalgia syndrome can affect the body’s ability to tolerate alcohol – some individuals with the disease find that they can’t drink at all, some...
Applying for Mobility if you have Fibromyalgia or M.E?
Sometimes with Fibromyalgia or M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) physical movement and mobility is something that is a real problem. So much so that...
Being a Parent With Fibromyalgia
It is hard enough being a parent, but being a parent with fibromyalgia syndrome will make it even harder. There are a few hints and tips that make life just that...
Changing your Diet if You Have Fibromyalgia
Many individuals who suffer from the condition Fibromyalgia find that they are required – usually under advisement from their doctor – to make...
Clothes, Bedding and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Because of their widespread pain, people with fibromyalgia syndrome can become very sensitive to touch, and even clothing and bedding can become...
Coming to Terms With a Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Coming to terms with the diagnosis of a serious and long-term condition can be difficult, whether it has come as a surprise or is the result of a...
Conditions Associated With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
There are a number of disorders that have very similar symptoms to fibromyalgia syndrome, and can often be mistaken for each other. These include...
Coping With FMS: Educating Yourself
Like many disorders, getting hold of background information and learning about the disorder can make it easier to cope with the symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome....
Coping With Major Celebrations
One of the major symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome is the tiredness, and this can make major celebrations, such as Christmas, birthdays and weddings difficult,...
Coping with Panic Attacks
What are Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are sudden bouts of high anxiety which can leave the sufferer debilitated and unable to control their body or the thoughts...
Coping With Winter Bugs With FMS
Winter bugs are tough for anyone to deal with, but are especially hard for someone with a long-term disease like fibromyalgia syndrome, which causes aches and pains...
Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety is something that many people have to deal with daily and sometimes for reasons that are not clear to them. Those of us who do suffer from anxiety and anxiety...
Dealing With Fatigue Day by Day
As well as muscle pain, extreme tiredness is one of the major symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome. The tiredness associated with fibromyalgia syndrome is sometimes...
Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
If you think that you may be suffering from Fibromyalgia or M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) then the first thing you should do is consult your doctor regarding your...
Dietary Considerations
One of the most important things to take into account when suffering from an illness or chronic condition, is diet. Many of us tend not to spend a lot of time...
Everyday Tasks and Fibromyalgia
Many sufferers of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) find that their lives are turned upside down when they fall foul to these unseen ailments. It...
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Loss
One of the most common aspects of Fibromyalgia and M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is the lack of sleep that can be experienced by both sufferers. Insomnia is a...
Fibromyalgia in Children
Girls are more likely to have fibromyalgia syndrome, and children are more likely to develop fibromyalgia syndrome around puberty – between the ages of 11 and 15....
Fibromyalgia in Old Age
Over the long term, some people with fibromyalgia syndrome do find that their symptoms improve or go away completely. However, in some people the symptoms do remain...
Getting Financial Help If You Suffer from Fibromyalgia?
Having an illness such as Fibromyalgia or M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) can not only be a strain on your emotional well being and your health but...
Handling Memory Impairment
One of the most common aspects of Fibromyalgia and M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is short term memory impairment. This is something that many Fibromyalgia and M.E...
Holding down a job with Fibromyalgia
There are many people who suffer from the condition known as Fibromyalgia but do not suffer from it on a chronic level, meaning that they can function in as normal a...
How Fibromyalgia Can Affect Friends and Family
A long-term disorder like fibromyalgia syndrome doesn’t only affect the person with the disease; it also has a far-reaching effect on friends and...
How Will Fibromyalgia Affect My Job?
A diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome can come as a shock, and many people worry that it will cause problems at work. There are adaptations that can help people with...
Living with Fibromyalgia
It is not just the sufferer who has to live with Fibromyalgia; it is also the sufferer’s family and friends. Many individuals find it difficult to comprehend how...
Making Housework Easier With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Housework is very tiring for people with fibromyalgia syndrome, but unfortunately, it’s unavoidable. Here are a number of hints and tips that...
Reading Aids and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia syndrome can cause problems with reading, ranging from simply the strength and muscle effort required to hold a book up, through...
Seeking Benefits if You Suffer From Fibromyalgia
There are many individuals in the United Kingdom today who are suffering from the condition known as Fibromyalgia; however it is a condition that...
Unaccountable Weight Fluctuation
One of the problems faced by those suffering from Fibromyalgia and M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a fluctuation in their weight that can happen sometimes without...
