Fibromyalgia: Misunderstood and Poorly Treated Condition

Fibromyalgia: Misunderstood and Poorly Treated Condition

January 31, 2023
Summary: Fibromyalgia is quite a common condition, yet many of those living with fibromyalgia remain undiagnosed and untreated. Fibromyalgia remains a diagnosis of exclusion, which means that a person is diagnosed based on symptoms, and by excluding other well-known physical ailments, as most lab tests…

Green Eyeglasses May Help Those Living with Fibromyalgia and Anxiety

Green Eyeglasses May Help Those Living with Fibromyalgia and Anxiety

January 23, 2023
Summary: Fibromyalgia and anxiety are common health issues. Anxiety causes excessive worry and fibromyalgia chronic pains along with mood disorders. These conditions are challenging to treat. Regular use of medications may help, but it causes many side effects. Studies show that non-pharmacological treatments may help…

IV Ketamine and Lidocaine may help Overcome Chronic Pain

IV Ketamine and Lidocaine may help Overcome Chronic Pain

January 5, 2023
Summary: Ketamine and lidocaine are anesthetics. While it is known that ketamine can provide pain relief, and lidocaine is good for local anesthesia, a new study shows that combining the drugs in an infusion may help in chronic pain treatment. A study done in a…

Insulin Resistance May Cause Fibromyalgia

Insulin Resistance May Cause Fibromyalgia

October 11, 2022
Summary: Fibromyalgia affects about 2% of the population. And at the same time, insulin resistance is also quite common. New epidemiological data suggests that those living with insulin resistance are more likely to be living with fibromyalgia. Since doctors still do not fully understand the…