Tag: Fibromyalgia

The Emotional and Physical Pain of Fibromyalgia

Sometimes, not knowing the truth about something of immediate importance can create some of the most intense stress, says former chronic pain sufferer Janet Komanchuk. “The families of victims who’ve been missing for years or decades – identifying the body of their loved one, for example, can bring closure. For me, being diagnosed with fibromyalgia… Continue reading The Emotional and Physical Pain of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know

Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) pain condition that affects 5 million or more Americans ages 18 and older. Most people diagnosed with it are women, though men and children may also have it. And some disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, may also occur simultaneously with fibromyalgia. Here, from the experts at the National… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know

A New Treatment for Fibromyalgia?

Women who have fibromyalgia appear to benefit from treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, according to researchers at Rice University and institutes in Israel. The painful condition improved in every one of the 48 women who completed two months of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the researchers said.  Brain scans of the women before and after treatment… Continue reading A New Treatment for Fibromyalgia?

What Is Reiki and How Can I Benefit From It?

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Kee) is an ancient hands-on healing technique involving an intelligent healing energy that flows through the hands of a trained professional who has received Reiki attunement and training. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei, which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power”, and Ki, which translates as “Life… Continue reading What Is Reiki and How Can I Benefit From It?

Vitamin D Can Help Fibro Patients

Fibromyalgia patients, who suffer chronic pain, depression and fatigue, may show improvement in some areas with a Vitamin D supplement, according to new research.

The investigators, whose study was published in the journal Pain, said that taking the supplements could be a cost-effective way to treat the condition.