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…

Genetic Differences Explain The Higher Prevalence Of Chronic Pain In Women

Genetic Differences Explain The Higher Prevalence Of Chronic Pain In Women

November 12, 2022
Summary: Epidemiological studies show that women are more likely to experience chronic pain. They are more likely to seek treatment for conditions like migraine and fibromyalgia. However, they are also subject to gender bias when many health care providers fail to understand their condition's severity.…