I have swelling on my knee. What is best for this, ice or heat?
It will really depend on what is causing this pain in the first place. Generally speaking, ice is best for relieving inflammation that is the result... Read the full answer 〉
It will really depend on what is causing this pain in the first place. Generally speaking, ice is best for relieving inflammation that is the result... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have injured a disc in your back. I would suggest using Atrogel instead of the gel that you are sensitive to. You could... Read the full answer 〉
Hi there, I am sorry to hear about this problem. I wonder whether it could be to do with your sleeping position – often this can contribute to back... Read the full answer 〉
Ok, so there a couple of things I would suggest. Devil's Claw might be quite helpful as it has anti-inflammatory properties and doesn't... Read the full answer 〉
Neck pain can arise when we clench our teeth a lot, though other symptoms such as headaches are perhaps more common. Unfortunately, I am not aware of... Read the full answer 〉
Citrate is generally well absorbed though glycinate, which is an amino acid chelate, is even more bioavailable if you are able to get this... Read the full answer 〉
HRT can help with a number of symptoms during menopause. This it because it works to support our hormones, which are often at the root of many of the... Read the full answer 〉
It sounds to us as if your menopause is approaching. The symptoms you describe are typical and you are in the age range of 45-55. Are your periods... Read the full answer 〉
The simple answer is the accurate one: no.It all begins with the fibromyalgia trigger points map which you may have already seen on the website. If... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia isn't life threatening in itself, more lifestyle threatening. With many fibromyalgia patients retreating to the couch because of the... Read the full answer 〉
I can't diagnose I'm afraid but you can probably rule out fibromyalgia. It requires pain to be felt in 11 of 18 paired sites and in all 4 quadrants... Read the full answer 〉
People do recover from fibromyalgia but not simply by taking medicines for the symptoms, whether conventional or natural. A more comprehensive... Read the full answer 〉
No-one really knows what the chances are of recovery but we would very much hope that engaging in measures such as low impact exercise, addressing... Read the full answer 〉
Some practitioners have reported a 'fibro rash', please see here for more information:... Read the full answer 〉
About half of people with fibromyalgia experience pain in one or both feet, so it's very common. However, there are many other causes such as plantar... Read the full answer 〉
It is definitely not fibromyalgia as it's symptoms affect the body very widely. However, while we are unable to diagnose, I think you may have... Read the full answer 〉
I'm sorry you have to battle this rotten illness that affects the person in so many different ways but you're right, there is no known drug cure and... Read the full answer 〉
One of the paired 'trigger points' associated with fibromyalgia is located at the elbows but tennis elbow is an inflammatory condition in its own... Read the full answer 〉
We get asked this via the questions and answers page all the time and my answer is yes but only if you change your diet and lifestyle to suit the... Read the full answer 〉
I think so but it would necessitate finding the root cause, such as stress or chronic sleep deprivation and remedying that. Treating only the... Read the full answer 〉
I suspect you're asking this after reading that reduced blood supply may contribute to Fibromyalgia. In the case of a heart attack, it is the... Read the full answer 〉
Sweating is not typically associated with fibromyalgia but with severe adrenal stress (due to physical or emotional shock) or, of course, hormonal... Read the full answer 〉
Please excuse what might sound like a flippant answer, it's not meant to be. Are you being encouraged to take any steps other than swallow... Read the full answer 〉
The first thing I would advise you to do is make contact with a nutritional therapist via www.bant.org or a medical herbalist via www.nimh.org.Best... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can therefore last many years. By addressing the sleep disturbances, following the dietary... Read the full answer 〉
I think the two conditions would be pretty difficult to confuse as fibromyalgia affects the body so widely. See the distribution of tender areas by... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, no-one really knows what causes fibromyalgia, much less whether surgery is linked to the condition. Traumatic mental or physical... Read the full answer 〉
Different peoples experience of fibromyalgia varies, so you may well have it. We can't diagnose I'm afraid but you should take your suspicions to... Read the full answer 〉
More important than how much is "what form?" and "how hard?". What form?Fluid exercise, such as swimming and low impact exercise such as Walking,... Read the full answer 〉
Weight changes are not a symptom of fibromyalgia as such but might well be of secondary consequence.Some people understandably comfort eat when in... Read the full answer 〉
If by your feet "seizing up" you mean cramping, then this is usually due to inadequate arch support in your footwear, fallen arches or excessive time... Read the full answer 〉
Unexplained bruising should always be investigated, so you have every reason to go straight to your doctor. Whether it's related to the fibromyalgia... Read the full answer 〉
Please visit my page on 'trigger points' associated with fibromyalgia.However, if I have understood your question correctly, your scoliosis will... Read the full answer 〉
A doctor would expect someone with fibromyalgia to complain of pain in at least 11 of the 18 locations simultaneously, rather than at disparate... Read the full answer 〉
Pain often involves inflammation, the same as happens when you have an infection, so you may feel achy and feverish at times. Pain is also quite... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this sounds like a progression to fibromyalgia. Bear in mind that fibromyalgia isn't an illness as such - it's not an infection or a specific... Read the full answer 〉
You may find that a nutritional therapist would be able to help you - they are specifically trained in areas such as fibromyalgia, whereas most GPs... Read the full answer 〉
Sorry to read about your long period of suffering. The key to energy is not any 'booster' but to improve sleep quality, something generally very poor... Read the full answer 〉
It won't be fibromyalgia. If you have time to check your symptoms against our new fibromyalgia 'trigger point' illustration in the fibromyalgia... Read the full answer 〉
While we can't diagnose, we have just added a fibromyalgia 'trigger points' illustration to the fibromyalgia section. You'll see and read the... Read the full answer 〉
There is far more information available on my web pages than I can possibly fit in here.Please visit my fibromyalgia pages and especially the self... Read the full answer 〉
After some consultation with colleagues, we have the following thoughts.First, you discussed the pain with your dentist? You may have a structural... Read the full answer 〉
We can't diagnose I'm afraid and the doctor had access to a lot more testing procedures, equipment and yourself in person too! I'd go along with... Read the full answer 〉
There is some evidence and a body of opinion that low thyroid hormone production or activity and fibromyalgia are in fact one and the same thing. The... Read the full answer 〉
To further confuse matters, most articles and commentators seem to use the terms Fibromyalgia and Fibrositis interchangeably. Can I suggest a couple... Read the full answer 〉
Please see my blog - Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?In it I look at what these conditions have in common, as well as what makes them... Read the full answer 〉
In order to perform some beneficial exercise you need to be more comfortable first. Would you consider trying some Atrogel® and Ginkgo for a month... Read the full answer 〉
The best answer I can give you is to ask if you'll follow this link to a series of 4 articles I wrote on understanding and managing pain through diet... Read the full answer 〉
It's well with a try as the condition is associated with low serotonin levels which are destructive to sleep and cause an increase in perceived pain.... Read the full answer 〉
It wouldn't be a symptom generally associated with fibromyalgia. You may instead simply have some temporary strain upon the knee which is slow to... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia can cause pain in the eye sockets if the muscles in the upper back or neck are tense.Neck pain is often a result of weakened muscles... Read the full answer 〉
I don't know if anyone has investigated if there is a hereditary element or not but as fibromyalgia is associated with low serotonin and poor... Read the full answer 〉
I think the first thing to get right is your sleep. Averaging less than 7 hours a night wreaks havoc with your immune system, emotions and pain... Read the full answer 〉
I can't contradict your GP but I'd be surprised if you had fibromyalgia if your ribcage is your only site of pain. I've found the following... Read the full answer 〉
I'm sorry to hear its getting worse but mood swings are not usually part of fibromyalgia. They could be due to hormonal changes or you might actually... Read the full answer 〉
Sounds like it could be but unfortunately we are unable to diagnose. If you haven't already found them, please visit our fibromyalgia and... Read the full answer 〉
I don't honestly know for sure but as a general rule, anything that improves muscle tone and circulation is beneficial to muscle pain. If its the... Read the full answer 〉
Amitriptaline is often prescribed for certain types of pain, depression and to help sleep. However, its side effects do include anxiety, disturbed... Read the full answer 〉
A diagnosis of fibromyalgia cannot be arrived at via any blood test and your doctor will likely have arrived at that conclusion as a result of not... Read the full answer 〉
Blood pressure does rise as a result of both stress and stiffening of the arteries. Crataegus (Hawthorn) is now known not to have a digitalis-like... Read the full answer 〉
Because no-one really knows what causes fibromyalgia, its hard to say that it is curable. However, if the big predisposing factors, such as stress,... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia is more common in women and can often start at any age from the twenties onwards. There is no specific time for this, it may well depend... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, the two go together. If you can follow our Fibromyalgia diet on our website, you should find the foods offer some help. If you need... Read the full answer 〉
I cannot contradict the doctor but ME symptoms are even worse than those you are reporting. The neck is an absolutely classic place to experience... Read the full answer 〉
I can't find a firm link between fibromyalgia and epilepsy beyond a few people on forums who suffer both. Following the conversations, it seems... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia will worsen if you do nothing about it, such as improve the affected circulation, restore good immune function, reduce stress and... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia can cause cold hands and feet as circulation is often impaired but feeling cold all over is not a common symptom. Can I ask if you have... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, feeling hot or cold would be listed as 'other' symptoms of fibromyalgia, after the main identifying symptoms such as muscle pain, joint pain,... Read the full answer 〉
We cannot diagnose but you do sound like a Fibromyalgia candidate. If you don't mind me asking, are you taking stain drugs for cholesterol, as these... Read the full answer 〉
In addition to following the broad advice for Fibromyalgia on our website, I'd suggest trying some holistically standardised Ginkgo Biloba.... Read the full answer 〉
As you might suspect, we are unable to match the analgesic effects of something as powerful as Tramadol, so a different approach to pain relief is... Read the full answer 〉
While we try to encourage people to engage in activity, as it can reduce muscular pain, I'd say the worst aspect of fibromyalgia must be the... Read the full answer 〉
Twenty years is a very long time to feel so rotten. You didn't raise any specific symptoms that cause you particular discomfort so please visit our... Read the full answer 〉
Because of the unusual nature of your symptoms, I thought it best to ask a practitioner friend as they see those more unique cases that can leave the... Read the full answer 〉
Please follow this link for information on fibromyalgia, the right foods to eat, exercises and... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia most commonly affects the neck and shoulders, whose blood vessels and nerves of course supply the arms and hands. Can I suggest some... Read the full answer 〉
I'm afraid it doesn't. I'd strongly recommend you ask your Doctor for a referral to a neurologist who will be able to identify the cause. Please... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia is really a syndrome, meaning it has a lot of symptoms rather than one synonymous with the label. However, generalised muscle pain due... Read the full answer 〉
Sorry to hear of your collection of symptoms. Although classed as rare (less than 1 in 1000) Ezetrol's side effects do include muscle pain, weakness... Read the full answer 〉
Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by headaches, which if bad enough can affect vision, so potentially, yes. It is also thought to be in part due to... Read the full answer 〉
I suspect you're asking this after reading that reduced blood supply may contribute to Fibromyalgia. In the case of a heart attack, it is the... Read the full answer 〉
It is not a common symptom but, due to the limiting of oxygen delivery to various tissues and organs as the disease progresses, it may come to have... Read the full answer 〉
Nuts, pulses, beans, pulses, root veg, whole grains and salad leaves are all good sources of the most important mineral in the management of... Read the full answer 〉
Nothing you apply externally will actually treat the causes of fibromyalgia but it may reduce some of the symptoms you are suffering. Capsicum pepper... Read the full answer 〉
Nuts, pulses, beans, pulses, root veg, whole grains and salad leaves are all good sources of the most important mineral in the management of... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, it is licensed for muscular aches, pains and stiffness, but I'd say that you need to take a fairly comprehensive approach if you are going to... Read the full answer 〉
There is no blood test available, so doctors rely on locating pain points on the body. Fibromyalgia would be a potential diagnosis if more than 11 of... Read the full answer 〉
Our licensed remedies for muscle and joint pain (Atrogel and Atrosan) help many people but increasing your magnesium intake through leafy veg, good... Read the full answer 〉
Do try our licensed remedies for muscle and joint pain (Atrogel® Arnica Gel and Atrosan® Devils Claw) but try to dramatically increase... Read the full answer 〉
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