Touch is such a strange thing with Fibromyalgia. Long before I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia I had strange issues with touch. I couldn't stand to have someone sitting too close to me. I'd feel the pressure from them just being there, and sometimes even from across the room. Clothes felt … [Read more...]
6 Tips for dealing with light sensitivity
I am really sensitive to light, especially certain types of light...ok, never mind... all types of light. While living in my house (before I sold it), I struggled to find a way to light my living room that didn't aggravate that light sensitivity and set off migraines. Moving into an RV … [Read more...]
Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia
While the hallmark symptom or sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread body pain, that is not the only symptom of fibromyalgia. Nor does simply saying widespread body pain really express what that means. The same is true with the other standard symptom of fibromyalgia - chronic fatigue. The … [Read more...]
Light Sensitivity and Fibromyalgia and migraines
Light Sensitivity and Fibromyalgia Are you sensitive to light? For many of us with Fibromyalgia, light sensitivity is just one of the issues that plagues us. There aren't many studies that look at this, but what little I have been able to find seems to make a solid connection between light … [Read more...]
Generalized hyper-vigilance and Fibromyalgia
Generalized Hyper-Vigilance and Fibromyalgia Generalized Hyper-vigilance is the medical term for the subjective feeling of over-stimulation by stimuli, including light, noise, smell and touch. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain, including an over-sensitivity to non-painful … [Read more...]
My nose can’t take more stink (a review)
Those of us with Fibromyalgia, for whatever reason, have an enhanced sense of smell, even though studies tell us otherwise. All of our senses seem to be heightened. My husband would certainly agree that my sense of smell is equivalent to a superpower. I smell things that no one else even notices, … [Read more...]
An Eye Doctor talks about Fibromyalgia and Eye Health
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...]
Redheads Feel More Pain
I received this text from my mom: "Just heard that research has shown that people with red hair are more sensitive to pain. Now you know.... dye your hair!" I laughed and shared it with my friends. But, it's true. A 2005 study by Liem, Joiner, Tseuda, and Sessler, published in Anesthesiology, … [Read more...]
Temperature sensitivity and Fibromyalgia
Temperature sensitivity and Fibromyalgia Habituation is basically when you get used to something. The tag in the back of your shirt might drive you insane when you first put it on, but after a few minutes you don’t notice it. However, that may not be the case for those who suffer from … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Sense of Smell
Fibromyalgia and Sense of Smell A study out of Tel Aviv indicates that those with fibromyalgia suffer from a diminished sense of smell. Yet, many with fibromyalgia report a heightened sense of smell. There has been much research showing that those with fibromyalgia have overactive heightened … [Read more...]
