Fibromyalgia and Eye Health My optometrist is amazing. Not only is she funny and sweet and always walks into the room with a smile, she's just a damn good doctor. I knew she was a great doctor the day she said to me "I have to treat my Fibromyalgia patients more aggressively...." That … [Read more...]
Study sheds light on Fibromyalgia as a nerve disorder
I love that more and more studies are coming out backing up the idea that Fibromyalgia is a nerve disorder (or neurological issue) . A couple of studies now have shown that about 50% of those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia also have small fiber polyneuropathy. I had the test done a while back and it … [Read more...]
What is Small Fiber Neuropathy
In the last few years we’ve seen many articles about the overlap of small fiber neuropathy (or small fiber polyneuropathy – same thing) with Fibromyalgia. And, the hope that we may be able to use skin biopsies of these small fiber nerves to diagnose Fibromyalgia. I’ll be honest I thought for a … [Read more...]
“I Find I Have to Treat My Fibro Patients More Aggressively”
I find it interesting that while I constantly hear about how so many Drs don't believe in Fibro and give patients with Fibro a hard time, I am evidently very lucky when it comes to my Drs. Today I went to see my Opthamologist, who I just adore. She is so sweet and is one of the only Drs I have … [Read more...]
