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What is Fibromyalgia and What Causes Fibromyalgia

The pain and emotional agony of fibromyalgia has stricken many American women. If you think you may have fibromyalgia learn the signs, symptoms and causes of fibromyalgia now

Fibromyalgia has become a common pain ailment in affecting as many as 5 million Americans this number largely comprised of women. It’s explained as a chronic and widespread pain and sensitivity coming on at any given time lasting for as long as 3 months per episode. Those suffering with fibromyalgia feel as if they've been ran through the mill exhausted and drained both physically and emotionally. For many it's a vicious cycle of pain followed by recovery only soon to be followed by the pain and discomfort once again.

When Random Pain Strikes in Random Areas

What To Do About Random Unexplained Pain

Once this condition sets in patients feel they rarely (if ever) make their way back to normal or the person they were before fibromyalgia.

It seems like some crazy thing has ran away with your life and health. Start documenting the pain, where it occurs and keep a journal otherwise you will forget it as new pain occurs the day after and the day after that. Documentation is vital for a proper diagnosis.

What Causes Fibromyalgia

Science and case studies are revealing many contributing factors to the onset of fibromyalgia

The cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown with a hint as to the contributing factors bringing on this chronic and reoccurring pain.

Genes play a role in this as genes do most any condition. Those who suffer with fibro have a particular gene that makes them more sensitive to things others would not perceive as pain or discomfort.

If you're a person who finds the tags, seams and other clothing details irritating to the point of pain, you may be a person one day to experience this disorder. The genetics factor is not souly responsible.

HELP, I'M FALLING APART!! This quick read is informative and entertaining, with personal stories and documented research. SOME COMMENTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA: "The...

Injury Related Fibromyalgia

The factors contributing to fibromyalgia are genes and traumatic injuries or shock.

Injuries from a car accident or other physical and emotional bodily injuries and shock can spark fibromyalgia.

During a fibro attack you may feel radical and unpredictable pain changing in intensity and location with each attack making it hard to explain to your doctor.

It can make you feel like a bit of a hypochondriac having constant yet changing issues. For this reason many suffering with this condition exhibit signs of depression another serious yet different condition needing professional evaluation and often treatment.

Struggling With Fibromyalgia

The confusion of this disease can create doubt as to the actual condition or diagnosis.

You struggle to put what you feel into words and wonder yourself if it’s more than one particular condition. Once your doctor runs test you may hear your test results look fine returning no specific findings. It doesn't mean the pain you experience is not real, it is.

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Getting Diagnosed with Fibromyalia

Getting diagnosed can be as frustrating as the symptoms.

In order to help your doctor better understand what you are experiencing journal your daily health. While it is important to know what is going on it is also vital to know the repetition and description of the pain.

Jotting down when and what happens is a tremendous tool in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and eases your mind.

Fibromyalgia can pop up from out of nowhere leaving you with no one incident or reason to pin it on.

Scientific Findings on Fibromyalgia

Since the onset of fibromyalgia science has been working to find both the causes and treatment for this condition.

Many scientist and experts believe fibromyalgia is related to a misfire in the regulation of brain hormones and or neurotransmitters.

This creating pain to fire throughout the body.

These findings also note a hypersensitivity to pain with the cause being the lower than normal levels or flow of the brain chemicals like serotonin.

The shortage of these chemicals creates the perfect storm for random pain to fire throughout the body.

Learning to eat foods specific to optimal production of serotonin is highly beneficial to those struggling with this painful disorder. I've added an article just below outlining the foods capable of helping.

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue that affects 6-10 million people in the United States. Huge progress in research over the...

Antidepressant Foods that Make You Happy
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Reader Recommended Cannabis Oil

Hayley Says, Cannabis or Hemp Oil WORKS

Sick from day 1 of my life.... intolerant to everything.... then got FM when i was 15 yrs old.

I am now 31. My FM symptoms were more severe than others.

Absolutely no life, completely dependent on my 70 yr old mother who has heart problems but healthier and stronger than me.

No physician could diagnose me.

With the help of google i "figured it out on my own" and was taking 22 schedule 5 pain killers per day with no relief.

Close to suicide i started taking cannabis oil - thick black tar like oil, high in THC and i feel PERFECT!!!!!! I can actually hold my phone! And even text!!

Today i am completely pain killer free!!

After 5 weeks of THC!!!! Illegal at this stage but find it and take 3x a day!!!

cbd oil is a good alternative if you can buy it in a health store near you, if not try the products to your right.

Updated October 29, 2018

Chat About Fibromyalgia

katiem2May 16, 2017

Louise, I am hopeful this horrific condition will become more acknowledged in the UK SOON. You have an amazing support group in your partner and children. Hopefully you can try cannabis oil like Hayley mentioned.

I personally live with horrific pain as well, I have bad days and really bad days. I do not take prescription pain meds but I do get some help from this - https://wizzley.com/what-is-aswagandha-and-is-indian-ginseng-good-for-you/ and this https://wizzley.com/what-is-diatomaceous-earth-and-how-it-improves-health-and-lives/ You can read the articles I wrote about these to products but I can tell you this if I forget to take this consistently I wake finding horrific pain once my feet hit the floor, it is like every pressure point in my body is INTENSELY painful with every movement. IF I stay on my regimen and walk daily I get great relief. I also take Holy Basil

My most positive thoughts are with you, Haley and every single soul suffering with this awful condition.

katiem2May 16, 2017

Hayley, Thank you for this very helpful review of a natural product that actually provides some relief. I am adding it to this article so others can find it, buy it and use cannabis oil to address the difficulties of fibromyalgia. THANK YOU!!!!

Louise cookApr 25, 2017

I have suffered from fibromyalgia for ten years , it took 5 of those to get diagnosed and not be told 'its in your head' or ' just live with it' when they have no clue what it was, its still not as widely recognised in the u.k as it is in the u.s so there is still a lack of understanding and compassion for people like me. I had to leave a job I loved because I was no longer able to fulfill the duties needed , I was devastated that I could no longer contribute to the household financially and this put a lot of added pressure on my ever understanding partner who attended every doctors and hospital appointment with me and has never once complained that the housework wasn't done or I hadnt cooked dinner, my wonderful children, all four of them have never complained about the added pressure they had of helping mum or being 'child carers' as the label would say. The older three helped with everything, looking after the youngest, helping with cooking and tidying up ( I was so thankful for the time I had taught them all cookery skills) , the older three are grown up now and the youngest has taken on the role now. Some of my care now comes from professionals , its so degrading to need help washing and dressing in your early 40's. I do get asked what it is I have that means I can't work and to get disability financial help, most are understanding but I do get looks of disbelief and comments of ' some people can fake illness, she is just lazy and doesn't want to work'. ' she fools the benefits people though someone should report her as its not fair on real disabled people' It does usually make me cry and feel so low because there is no way to show that I am disabled, to show how much constant pain I'm in, how exhausted I am after walking my dogs for 20mins, how awful my medication makes me feel but I couldn't move without it. How their words rip my soul out because its how a lot of people see us. I feel worthless, useless and lonely every day, I didn't ask for this but in a heartbeat would do anything for it to be taken away

HayleyApr 7, 2017

Sick from day 1 of my life.... intolerant to everything.... then got FM when i was 15 yrs old. I am now 31. My FM symptoms were more severe than others. Absolutely no life, completely dependant on my 70 yr old mother who has heart problems but healthier and stronger than me. No physician could diagnose me. With the help of google i "figured it out on my own". Was taking 22 schedule 5 pain killers per day with no relief. Close to suicide i started taking cannabis oil - thick black tar like oil, high in THC and i feel PERFECT!!!!!! I can actually hold my phone! And even text!! Today im completely pain killer free!! After 5 weeks of THC!!!! Illegal at this stage but find it and take 3x a day!!!

katiem2Mar 18, 2017

DerdriuMarriner, It seems more and more people are learning their struggles are due to fibromyalia, the extent to the long term effects still unravels.

DerdriuMarrinerMar 10, 2017

katiem2, Thank you for explaining how and why fibromyalgia shows up. Both books sound good, particularly Dr. Liptan's. It's sobering to think that being born without a demanding condition, such as diabetes or a tendency toward fibromyalgia, is not a home-safe card because of the conditions that trauma provokes.

katiem2Mar 1, 2017

tammy, Makes sense to me, I developed migraines, and hyper somnia after a car wreck my neurologist says can occur after head trauma.

tammyMar 1, 2017

my doctor will not even admit that a car accident maybe the cause of my fibro. i can tell you exactly when it started. i had a car accident which i had neck, upper back and lower back injuries. exactly 30 days later i started feeling the pain of fibro. not knowing what it was i lived with it for almost 9 months before going to the doctor. i have told them over and over again about this but all i hear is "that doesn't cause fibro".......

katiem2Aug 16, 2016

Turkey, Good point, and I understand your frustration, waking to this everyday somehow makes us feel flawed, useless and yet I have found cold therapy works for my fibro pain, it helps me loosen up somehow and eases the pain. I have a hot tub that also helps, I go back and forth everyday from hot tub therapy to Ice pack therapy, the combo helps BUT do not apply jets to your body whilst in the hot tub, it causes pain, just soak in the hot water and relax...

katiem2Aug 16, 2016

TahoeJuls, Indeed it seems the pain rears its head regardless. I sometimes wake in the morning feeling 110 years old, painful feet, stiff with painful neck and on and on, a rather difficult way to start the day. But as you say we must press on...

katiem2Aug 16, 2016

Debra, interesting connection. I ran daily and sometimes two or more times daily, it was the way I cleared my head, energized myself and thought kept care of my body. BUT I am young, I have stopped running and now speed walk, I feel the impact of daily runs on my body was not a positive one for my joints and nervous system. I have read much research since indicating running on a routine basis and with much intent is harmful to the female body. I often wonder what I may or may not have done to my body.

katiem2Aug 16, 2016

frankbeswick, Indeed for every cause there is an effect

frankbeswickJul 26, 2016

While technically you cannot prove any claims about trauma's being a factor in the genesis of the condition, the claims that traumatic experiences seem to be associated with debilitating conditions are not confined to fibromyalgia. There are so many links between physical trauma and cancers that even if they are not cases of direct cause and effect there is some connection that can be inferred.

DebraJul 26, 2016

Recently I've read articles about trauma being a deciding factor in fibro. I can pin point an incident when i was 17 that i believe was the cause of my fibro. I know this will sound odd to many but, i got stung by a wasp, in my leg after completing my daily run (i was on the track team). This sting made me very sick. A week later, i was in the doctors office listening to him tell me the wasp had actually hit a nerve.

TahoeJulsJul 15, 2016

All of these people with these "miracle" guidelines all say the same thing. It's all a shot in the dark. Everyone's fibro is different, and everyone's body will react to treatment differently. That's what makes it so frustrating, finding a routine and treatment plan that works for YOUR body. I had a pretty good routine going with diet and medications, they held me pretty comfortable for a few months. Now, I've grown a resistance to some of the medication, and am going to have to see my rheumatologist again and try to come up with another combination that works. I hold a full-time job, I still have children to take care of, and a new grandchild I want to spend time with. I push myself through the pain and fatigue. I take my meds and make the best of it. I have to!!

TurkeyJul 4, 2016

I was searching for the 79 ways, but didn't find it.

I've progressed to the point where I no longer want to wake up.
The one thing I am thankful for, is that I didn't have children. It wouldn't be fair to them to miss their childhood.

katiem2May 4, 2016

reanda, Good question, I would need to do more in-depth research to determine the connection. As I am sure you know, many medical providers and care givers are reluctant to diagnose as such.

reandaApr 28, 2016

Serotonin... have they determined that those with bipolar suffer more often?

katiem2Mar 23, 2016

greentree, thanks for the feedback

greentreeMar 22, 2016

Officially, only a person who has at least 10 symmetrical tender points at typical locations in the body has fibromyalgia.

Maggie AdamsFeb 20, 2016

Mara Buford,
Thank you for sharing!
I will be picking this book up today.

Mera BufordJan 31, 2016

My husband, Tom Buford wrote "Living with Fibromyalgia Patients, 79 Ways You Can Make Their Lives Better" in 2012. I have fibromyalgia and my husband is the star in our home because of the way he treats me. Many of our 5 star reviews loudly proclaim it is right on point and its changed many lives. Our biggest comment being I want my husband to read it. But there are many wanting to thank Tom for writing this book.

You can see part of its cover on the top left of this page. You can purchase one of your own at Amazon.

TaraDec 28, 2015

I found a supplement that has changed my life. Join me on FB @ Fibro Fabulous

Ingrid MaierDec 28, 2015

I am suffering since about 15 years and it´s getting worse from year to year. Since about two and a half years the pain is almost 24 hours daily, I go to bed with pain and I get up with even more pain. I live in Germany and no doctor can really help. I also have a pronounced osteoporosis and the doctors are now giving me morphine patches, but they don´t really help. When I get up in the morning I cry in pain, if I can sleep I don´t sleep more than 4 hours. I am 60 years old but I feel as if I were 90, most of the time I can´t even walk around and sometimes I can´t even hold a cup or a full glas of water in my hands. I am so desperate, I wish I could fall asleep and not wake up anymore. Can anybody help, maybe just with a good piece of advice?

katiem2Dec 3, 2015

Laura C, My most positive thoughts go with you in that you experience optimal health.

Laura CNov 3, 2015

My fibro started when my twins, my youngest, were only 2, so all they remember is me with pain. Luckily, after finally getting a diagnosis, I was able to mostly manage my symptoms for many years and the few times I was down for the count were the abnormality, not the everyday. I am fortunate in the fact that my kids see my struggles as showing strength and perserverence, and don't feel as though they missed out. Even so, i still have guilt and worry that i somehow deprived them of something, so i understand being hurt byou some thing your chikdren may say. Some times i think they dont realize how we may interpret inoxious comments. Last year I was also diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, and have been debilitated more often than not. The only saving grace is that my children are now grown and can help me more when I need it without me feeling like it's a burden. Good luck to everyone out there who is suffering.

katiem2Oct 19, 2015

Lori, I understand the comment made by your daughter made you feel just awful because you feel that somehow it took away from her childhood. The fact you feel this tells me you are a caring and compassionate Mother. I get it, I too have lived in pain for most of my kids lives and they too comment about it BUT they are more concerned for me, my well being and the hopes of my being free from the pain and there with them years from now. I am sure your daughter is voicing the same concerns. :) Hang in there and do what you learn to ease the pain. Katie

Lori allenOct 11, 2015

I think I've had Fibro for many years, just diagnosed. I also have MS and just assumed the "roving aches" we're part of that. Sadly, my younger daughter, now 27, made the comment one day, "I just remember you always having so much pain, since I was little." I'm sad this is one of her childhood memories.

katiem2May 27, 2013

KatelynFaith, Glad to have helped, it's hard for those suffering with Fibro to put it into words without thinking they sound nuts.

KatelynFaithMay 27, 2013

My cousin has been suffering with Fibromyalgia for close to twenty years, I love her to death so thank you for bringing the details to light. I think I understand what she is going through much better now.

katiem2Apr 2, 2013

RubyHelenRose, Happy to hear you found what is fibromyalgia helpful.

RubyHelenRoseApr 2, 2013

Thanks for another helpful article. Great information

katiem2Mar 28, 2013

georgettejohn, I think you're right about the connection in families.

georgettejohnMar 26, 2013

My sister has lupus and lives with chronic inflammation. My daughter has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I do believe there is a strong genetic connection...with these and other autoimmune disorders.

katiem2Mar 25, 2013

ologsinquito, Fibromyalgia is more common than we thought and you bring up a very important issue that of inflammation. Inflammation is an overall serious threat to the bodies functions causing so much illness.

ologsinquitoMar 25, 2013

There's so many of us living with fibromyalgia and other types of inflammation these days. Yikes.

Article

What is Fibromyalgia and What Causes Fibromyalgia

The pain and emotional agony of fibromyalgia has stricken many American women. If you think you may have fibromyalgia learn the signs, symptoms and causes of fibromyalgia now

When Random Pain Strikes in Random Areas

What To Do About Random Unexplained Pain

Once this condition sets in patients feel they rarely (if ever) make their way back to normal or the person they were before fibromyalgia.

What Causes Fibromyalgia

Science and case studies are revealing many contributing factors to the onset of fibromyalgia

The cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown with a hint as to the contributing factors bringing on this chronic and reoccurring pain.

Genes play a role in this as genes do most any condition. Those who suffer with fibro have a particular gene that makes them more sensitive to things others would not perceive as pain or discomfort.

HELP, I'M FALLING APART!! This quick read is informative and entertaining, with personal stories and documented research. SOME COMMENTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA: "The...

Injury Related Fibromyalgia

The factors contributing to fibromyalgia are genes and traumatic injuries or shock.

Injuries from a car accident or other physical and emotional bodily injuries and shock can spark fibromyalgia.

During a fibro attack you may feel radical and unpredictable pain changing in intensity and location with each attack making it hard to explain to your doctor.

Struggling With Fibromyalgia

The confusion of this disease can create doubt as to the actual condition or diagnosis.

Fashionable journal features a soft faux leather cover with matching tie closure. 240 pages of fine quality acid free cream paper. Available in 10 trendy colors.

Getting Diagnosed with Fibromyalia

Getting diagnosed can be as frustrating as the symptoms.

Jotting down when and what happens is a tremendous tool in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and eases your mind.

Fibromyalgia can pop up from out of nowhere leaving you with no one incident or reason to pin it on.

Scientific Findings on Fibromyalgia

Since the onset of fibromyalgia science has been working to find both the causes and treatment for this condition.

Many scientist and experts believe fibromyalgia is related to a misfire in the regulation of brain hormones and or neurotransmitters.

This creating pain to fire throughout the body.

These findings also note a hypersensitivity to pain with the cause being the lower than normal levels or flow of the brain chemicals like serotonin.

The shortage of these chemicals creates the perfect storm for random pain to fire throughout the body.

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue that affects 6-10 million people in the United States. Huge progress in research over the...

Antidepressant Foods that Make You Happy
Eliminate prescription drugs with mood boosting foods that increase Gaba, Typtophan and Serotonin the stress fighting feel good hormones and chemicals the brain needs to be happy.

Until other stuff is legal...

Reader Recommended Cannabis Oil

Hayley Says, Cannabis or Hemp Oil WORKS

Sick from day 1 of my life.... intolerant to everything.... then got FM when i was 15 yrs old.

I am now 31. My FM symptoms were more severe than others.

Absolutely no life, completely dependent on my 70 yr old mother who has heart problems but healthier and stronger than me.

No physician could diagnose me.

With the help of google i "figured it out on my own" and was taking 22 schedule 5 pain killers per day with no relief.

Close to suicide i started taking cannabis oil - thick black tar like oil, high in THC and i feel PERFECT!!!!!! I can actually hold my phone! And even text!!

Today i am completely pain killer free!!

After 5 weeks of THC!!!! Illegal at this stage but find it and take 3x a day!!!

cbd oil is a good alternative if you can buy it in a health store near you, if not try the products to your right.

Updated October 29, 2018

Chat About Fibromyalgia

katiem2May 16, 2017

Louise cookApr 25, 2017

HayleyApr 7, 2017

katiem2Mar 18, 2017

DerdriuMarriner, It seems more and more people are learning their struggles are due to fibromyalia, the extent to the long term effects still unravels.

DerdriuMarrinerMar 10, 2017

katiem2Mar 1, 2017

tammy, Makes sense to me, I developed migraines, and hyper somnia after a car wreck my neurologist says can occur after head trauma.

tammyMar 1, 2017

katiem2Aug 16, 2016

frankbeswick, Indeed for every cause there is an effect

frankbeswickJul 26, 2016

DebraJul 26, 2016

TahoeJulsJul 15, 2016

TurkeyJul 4, 2016

katiem2May 4, 2016

reanda, Good question, I would need to do more in-depth research to determine the connection. As I am sure you know, many medical providers and care givers are reluctant to diagnose as such.

reandaApr 28, 2016

Serotonin... have they determined that those with bipolar suffer more often?

katiem2Mar 23, 2016

greentree, thanks for the feedback

greentreeMar 22, 2016

Officially, only a person who has at least 10 symmetrical tender points at typical locations in the body has fibromyalgia.

Maggie AdamsFeb 20, 2016

Mara Buford,
Thank you for sharing!
I will be picking this book up today.

Mera BufordJan 31, 2016

TaraDec 28, 2015

I found a supplement that has changed my life. Join me on FB @ Fibro Fabulous

Ingrid MaierDec 28, 2015

katiem2Dec 3, 2015

Laura C, My most positive thoughts go with you in that you experience optimal health.

Laura CNov 3, 2015

katiem2Oct 19, 2015

Lori allenOct 11, 2015

katiem2May 27, 2013

KatelynFaith, Glad to have helped, it's hard for those suffering with Fibro to put it into words without thinking they sound nuts.

KatelynFaithMay 27, 2013

katiem2Apr 2, 2013

RubyHelenRose, Happy to hear you found what is fibromyalgia helpful.

RubyHelenRoseApr 2, 2013

Thanks for another helpful article. Great information

katiem2Mar 28, 2013

georgettejohn, I think you're right about the connection in families.

georgettejohnMar 26, 2013

katiem2Mar 25, 2013

ologsinquitoMar 25, 2013

There's so many of us living with fibromyalgia and other types of inflammation these days. Yikes.