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Hormonal Imbalance and Pain - Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief
Explore the key hormones that influence pain and strategies to relieve hormonal imbalance
New Fibromyalgia Treatments in 2024
Discover new treatments for fibromyalgia in 2024 that are available right now, and those to keep your eyes open for as we go through the year.
Red Light Therapy for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief: Is This the Best Way to Treat Fibromyalgia?
In this article, we dive into the world of red light therapy to understand how it can be part of your fibromyalgia management plan.
Comprehensive Fibromyalgia Medication List: Effective Treatments & Pain Management Options
In this article, we run through all the medications that can potentially be prescribed to treat fibromyalgia.
Gentle Fibromyalgia Exercises for Pain Management & Flexibility
In this article, we will explore the benefits of exercising and what types of exercises are beneficial for your symptoms.
Finding Relief: The Best Muscle Relaxer for Fibromyalgia Pain Management
In this article, we will explore the two most common muscle relaxants that are used to treat fibromyalgia: cyclobenzaprine and tizanidine.
Top Vitamins for Fibromyalgia Relief: A Guide to Managing Symptoms
In this article, we'll explore which vitamins and supplements might be good for fibromyalgia and what research says about their safety.
Exploring Guaifenesin for Fibromyalgia: A Potential Treatment?
Explore the proposed use of guaifenesin for fibromyalgia treatment and existing patient experiences.
Understanding Amitriptyline’s Role in Fibromyalgia Management
Explore the role of amitriptyline in fibromyalgia treatment with our expert insights. Find out how it works, its effectiveness, and tips for managing side effects.
Managing Fibromyalgia Pain with Gabapentin: What You Need to Know
Get the latest insights on gabapentin as a fibromyalgia treatment. Understand its mechanism, effectiveness, and how it can fit into your pain management regimen.
Antidepressants for Chronic Pain: Why Do Doctors Prescribe Them & Do They Work?
Why antidepressants are prescribed for chronic pain and the pros and cons of using them for this purpose.
Unlocking Relief: Acupuncture's Role in Fibromyalgia Management
Discover the therapeutic potential of acupuncture in managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Find out how it works and what to expect from your treatment sessions.
Exploring CBD for Fibromyalgia Pain: What You Need to Know
Find out if CBD is the right choice for your fibromyalgia pain.
Fibromyalgia Flares in Winter: Strategies for Staying Warm & Well
Don't let cold weather worsen your fibromyalgia. Explore our guide for managing symptoms and embracing warmth.
What Kind of Doctor Treats Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a complicated and we unpack some of the many doctors and specialists available to help.
Get the Right Type of Rest & Stop Feeling so Tired
How often do you purposefully make time for rest? Getting enough good-quality rest is vital for all of us, so take a few minutes for yourself and prioritize your health and wellbeing.
Osteoarthritis & Fibromyalgia: What Should I Do?
If you grimace when you put weight on your knee, or move your shoulder, or your elbow… how do you know if it could be osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia? Or both?
Can You Use Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia?
A summary of potential benefits of duloxetine for fibromyalgia including how it works, current research outcomes, side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
How to Help Yourself with Our Top 8 Fibromyalgia Self-care Tips
We talk through eight fibromyalgia self-care strategies, why they work and how to get started
MS Vs Fibromyalgia – What’s the Difference?
Do you know the differences and similarities of multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia? We unpack these two conditions to help you work out what's causing your symptoms.
Your Guide to Low Dose Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia
A guide to low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia, how it works, current research outcomes, side effects, how and how to access it.
Everything You Need to Know about Fibromyalgia
THE beginner's guide where we have crammed everything you need to know about fibromyalgia all into one place
What Causes Fibromyalgia to Flare Up?
Fibromyalgia flare-ups can be caused by stress, injury or illness, hormones, changes in your treatment and routine, diet, lack of sleep, overdoing it and even the weather
Is It Really Possible to Retrain My Brain to Stop Pain?
To help people living with fibromyalgia understand the techniques involved in pain reprocessing therapy and how they might benefit from them
How Do I Know If My Pain System Is Being Overprotective?
If you have fibromyalgia, this article helps you understand nociplastic pain and how the pain system can be retrained to be less protective.
How to Set Smart Movement-based Goals for Guaranteed Success
Some ideas for how to set movement-based goals for pain management so that you succeed and keep moving.
Can Food Be Medicine? Understanding How Your Diet Impacts Your Pain
Diet can impact your pain and here we examine which foods can lower inflammation and improve your mood,
Self-advocacy – 6 Ways to Get What You Need from Your Healthcare Team
Ways to advocate for yourself so you can get what you need from your healthcare team.
Medications & Fibromyalgia – Why Is It so Complicated?
The article can help people living with fibromyalgia understand how medications can help, which are most commonly prescribed and highlight some of the risk factors.
What Is Fibromyalgia? And Why Is It So Confusing?
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition. Some of the main symptoms of fibromyalgia are widespread pain, fatigue, brain fog, and poor sleep, just to name a few.
Top 5 Pain-management Techniques, According to Pain Science
Living with chronic pain is challenging, but only a fraction of people living with pain actually have specialist care, so here are some alternatives to medication and surgery that can help.
Is It All in My Head? How Psychology Can Help with Your Pain
Can changing what you think, change what you feel? Can you think your way out of chronic pain? The answer is 'yes'!
A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Pain: Causes, Types, Diagnosis & Treatments
Do you have chronic pain? Then this article is for you, even if you have been recently diagnosed or have been living with pain for many years.
How is Psychological Trauma Linked to Chronic Pain?
We unpack the link between psychological trauma and chronic pain: follow-on pain can affect a large number of people who have suffered or witnessed trauma.
The Remarkable Link Between Pacing & Better Fibromyalgia Management
The link between how you can use gentle pacing for better fibromyalgia management.
How To Recover From a Fibromyalgia Flare-Up
Want to know how to recover from a fibromyalgia flare up? Be prepared by understanding your triggers and having a set of proven strategies ready to go.
Mindful or Mind Full? Making Meditation One of Your Pain-Management Tools
Meditation and mindfulness may seem much too hard for busy and pain-filled days. But we debunk the myths, dispel any hesitation and open your mind to meditation for chronic pain!
Take These First Steps to Help with Fibromyalgia Recovery
You’ve just learned you have fibromyalgia, and you’re uncertain how to proceed. That diagnosis will have been a blow, but never fear, help is here.
7 No-Nonsense Ways To Live Better With Fibromyalgia
7 tried and tested strategies that you can use to start living better when you have fibromyalgia or chronic pain.
Is the MoreGoodDays® Program a Science-backed Approach?
This science-backed approach to treating fibromyalgia address current scientific evidence for fibromyalgia treatment.
Demystifying Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition affecting 2-5% of the population in Australia. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments.

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