Fibromyalgia Blogs

Welcome to the MyFibro.com Blogger Network. We feature blogs from our community discussing topics related to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. All blogs are the views of our users and do not necessarily represent the views of MyFibro.com.

If you are a blogger in our network click below to submit a new blog.

Depression and Pain are Linked, Researchers Find

Submitted by Jennifer on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 21:21.

“It’s all in your head”. Many fibromyalgia patients are made to feel that their symptoms are a figment of their imagination. Although anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia knows this is not the case, according to a new study our mood can and does influence our pain. A new study sought to further understand the interaction between pain and depression. Scientists have long believed there is a correlation, but the underlying physiological reasons for this connection have been misunderstood. To gain further understanding of this phenomenon,... Read Full Post

More Blogs

• How Fibromyalgia Can Affect Marital Intimacy
  Fibromyalgia can be devastating for those who suffer from this painful and debilitating condition. Fibromyalgia can...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 18:10. Comments - 0
• New Proposed Criteria for Diagnosis More Inclusive
  The criteria proposed in 1990 by the American College of Rheumatology for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia included pa...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 21:01. Comments - 0
• A New Medication on the Horizon
  There is a new medication on the horizon for the treatment of fibromyalgia. The drug, called Flupirtine, is non-nar...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Sun, 07/11/2010 - 22:00. Comments - 0
• The Connections Amongst Lack of Exercise, Obesity and Fibromyalgia
  There have been many theories put forth as to what causes fibromyalgia. These theories range from prior trauma, cer...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 13:07. Comments - 0
• Why Opioids May Not be the Best Choice for Fibromyalgia Pain
  Some patients who suffer from fibromyalgia have tried opioids to alleviate their pain with little success. Others s...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 07:07. Comments - 2
• Study Points to Link between Pain and Fatigue
  A new study performed at the University of Iowa examined the link between fatigue and pain. The two conditions seem...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Sat, 07/03/2010 - 09:23. Comments - 0
• How to Cope With Fatigue
  How to Cope with Fatigue Both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have a fatigue component that can ...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 11:29. Comments - 0
• Making the Most of Your Appointment
  A visit to the physician can be stressful, especially when you are not feeling well to begin with (why else would y...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 21:57. Comments - 2
• You and Your Doctor: Why a Good Relationship is Important
  Fibromyalgia is a frustrating condition, not only for the patient, but also for the physician who may be doing his ...
  Read Jennifer's MyFibro Blog
  Submitted on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 04:51. Comments - 0
• « first
• ‹ previous
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• next ›
• last »