I've been using PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Frequency) to treat pain (both chronic and acute) for the last four years. PEMF has been used for over thirty years to treat many chronic illness symptoms and sources of chronic pain. Yet, I'd never even heard of this therapy until a few years ago - and … [Read more...]
Medical Studies
These posts review various medical studies related to the treatment and diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses.
Marijuana for Fibromyalgia: Does it work?
Does marijuana work for fibromyalgia? According to a Spanish study published in 2011 the answer is a resounding yes. But, those who have tried marijuana for fibromyalgia don't need a study to tell them that it works. In a survey of Fibromyalgia patients about their experience … [Read more...]
Treatment with Memantine for Fibromyalgia
Memantine for Fibromyalgia Recent studies have been looking at how the drug Mementine, currently used to treat Alzheimer's, may help those with fibromyalgia. Let's take a look at what this drug is, and how it works. Glutamate and Fibromyalgia Things to know: Glutamate is the most … [Read more...]
Study Shows Fibromyalgia may be a Neurological Disorder
Several studies have now confirmed that fibromyalgia is less likely a rheumatoid or muscular disorder and more likely a neurological disorder. Unfortunately, these studies aren't getting us a faster diagnosis or (more importantly) better treatment options. Neuroimaging is pretty neat. It actually … [Read more...]
How do we Communicate Pain?
While taking Nonverbal Communications, our first assignment was to review a scholarly article. Upon reading through our list of choices one caught my eye right away. The title: "How Do We Communicate Pain? A systematic Analysis of the Semantic Contribution of Co-Speech Gestures in … [Read more...]
Study Shows: You look too good to be sick
You look too good to be sick! Have you ever heard that before? "You don't look sick" is bad enough, but this idea that you look too good to be sick, I think it might be worse. Recently, I read a post on a friend's page about why it's better to make sure you look like crap when you visit the … [Read more...]
How Virtual Reality Can Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Virtual Reality Treatment for Chronic Pain Virtual reality is everywhere it seems, and new virtual reality products are popping up to help with some psychological and physical health conditions. Recently, virtual reality made an appearance on America’s Got Talent. I’m not sure it was appropriate … [Read more...]
Overlap Between Intercranial Hypertension and Fibromyalgia
A couple of months ago I began experiencing some severe exertion headaches that were definitely not migraines. A month of tests resulted in the usual outcome - doctors having no idea what's going on and dismissing me. This year was a busy one. I'd been spending the weekends overworking myself, … [Read more...]
Connection Between TMJ Disorder and Fibromyalgia
Long before Fibromyalgia became obvious, my chronic pain journey began in 2008 when I was diagnosed with TMJ disorder. During the Spring I had' been fitted for orthodontic braces and the pain began before the braces went on. The pain began immediately after the spacers were installed to make room … [Read more...]
Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with fibromyalgia?
I've looked at several studies that have shown that while there is not an overall increase in the risk of death for those with illnesses like fibromyalgia and migraine, there is an increase risk of suicide. Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with chronic pain? When you read … [Read more...]
