Cortical Thickness in Understanding ASD and ADHD
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Over the last few years, I have talked a lot about the prevalence of Neurodiversity within the hypermobile population. And to be honest, it’s very important to do so! Most studies find […]
Outdoor Exercise For Fibromyalgia
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. It’s been pretty well established that exercise is one of the most beneficial things a person with Fibromyalgia can do, as long as it’s done correctly. However, is there any way to get more benefits from exercise? Well, as it turns out, taking your exercise to […]
Can your brain make you sick?
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Normally, when we think of getting sick, we think of it as viruses and bacteria from the outside world getting into our bodies, however, there are occasions when this isn’t […]
Fibromyalgia and Back Pain
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. Chronic back pain is a problem that many people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia deal with on a daily basis, with some studies showing that potentially up to 50% of those diagnosed have back pain. However, it is not just those with Fibro, chronic back pain affects […]
Grounding/Earthing and Fibromyalgia
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. If you would prefer to listen to this article on Fibromyalgia and Grounding, please click below. Every decade seems to come with its own fads, and one that seems to pop up regularly is the topic of grounding and fibromyalgia. The problem, however, […]
Fibromyalgia and Amitriptyline
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. If you would prefer to listen to this article, then please click below. There really isn’t any shortage when it comes to finding those with Fibromyalgia who use Amitriptyline(1). In the years since it was first approved for use, its prescription has only […]
Shoulder Blade Exercises For Fibromyalgia
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to exercise and rehabilitation for hypermobility. Pain in the shoulder blade and neck area is a common complaint that we hear a lot from our Fibromyalgia clients. It’s not uncommon for pain and fatigue to change how we move, how we sit, and how we use our […]
Sleep And Napping With Fibromyalgia
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. When it comes to sleep and napping with Fibromyalgia, we’ve all been there. In fact, one study of 1000 individuals found that napping was prevalent in around 85% of those with Fibromyalgia. Whilst the reasons around napping differed from person to person, the biggest reasons […]
Chronic Pain and Pets
We noticed a long time ago that many of our chronic pain clients had pets, and that they often seemed to help with pain levels. At The Fibro Guy, Frank is our mascot and emotional support dog. He has been around clients since he was a puppy and loves nothing more than a stroke or […]
Fibromyalgia and Cold Intolerance
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. With winter on the way, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about cold weather and Fibromyalgia, or more simply put, Fibromyalgia and cold intolerance. There was once a time no one had heard of Fibromyalgia, unfortunately, it is now […]
Fibromyalgia and Heat Intolerance
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. There are many things that people are often unaware of when it comes to Fibromyalgia and heat intolerance; especially factors which may increase old symptoms, and create new ones. For instance, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (which are commonly prescribed for Fibromyalgia) are […]
Fibromyalgia And Stretching
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to living with fibromyalgia. When it comes to Fibromyalgia and stretching, we are quite often told it will help. However, for those in pain, stretching can often be helpful for one, but a hindrance for another. In this blog, let’s explain why stretching can be beneficial when […]