Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain in muscles and ligaments. Although this disorder affects about 4 million Americans, the vast majority of them are women in their mid-30s to late-50s. In addition to muscular pain and stiffness, this ailment can also cause fatigue, sleep problems, depression, and an inability to think clearly.
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Pain Management Related Resources
Pain Management Articles
- Slipped Disc (Herniated Disc)
- Broken Elbow
- How Can You Tell the Difference Between Back Pain and Kidney Pain?
- Pain After Surgery
- What Causes Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis?
- What Is the Success Rate of Plantar Fasciitis Surgery?
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- What Is Used as a Topical Anesthetic?
- What Is the Difference Between Sedation and General Anesthesia?
- What Are Opioid Equivalents and Conversions?
- What Is Botulinum Toxin in Pain Management?
- How Do You Infiltrate Local Anesthesia?
- How Do You Treat Meralgia Paresthetica?
- What Is an ASA Score in Surgery?
Pain Management Medications
- morphine and naltrexone (Embeda) (Embeda)
- tapentadol (Nucynta, Nucynta ER) (Nucynta)
- alvimopan (Entereg) (Entereg)
- acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate (KneeRelief) (KneeRelief)
- nepafenac ophthalmic (Ilevro, Nevanac) (Nevanac)
- ziconotide (Prialt) (Prialt)
- ibuprofen and oxycodone (Combunox) (Combunox)
- acetaminophen and tramadol (Ultracet) (Ultracet)
- naproxen and pseudoephedrine (Aleve Cold and Sinus, Aleve Sinus & Headache, Aleve-D Cold and Sinus) (Aleve Cold and Sinus)
- acetaminophen, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine (Dvorah, Panlor Tablet, Trezix) (Panlor DC, Panlor SS, Trezix and more)
- hydrocodone and ibuprofen (Ibudone, Reprexain, Vicoprofen) (Ibudone, Reprexain, Vicoprofen)
- diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate (Doans PM) (Doans PM)
- remifentanil (Ultiva)
- acetaminophen and caffeine (Excedrin Mild Headache) (Excedrin Quick Tab Peppermint, Excedrin Quick Tab Spearmint, Excedrin Tension Headache and more)
- naloxone and pentazocine (oral) (Talwin NX) (Talwin NX)
Pain Management Images and Slideshows
- Pain Management: Ergonomic Tips for a Home Office
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Surgery, and Treatment
- Back Pain: 16 Back Pain Truths and Myths
- What's Causing Your Abdominal Pain?
- Muscle Cramps: Foods That Help and Prevent Cramping
- Back Pain: Common Spine Problems
- 11 Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief
- Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Pain Management: Knee Pain Dos and Don'ts
- Healthy Living: How to Listen to Your Body
- Back Pain: Tips for Traveling When You Have Back Pain
- Leg Pain: Causes and Treatment for Leg, Calf, and Thigh Pain
- Pain Management: 15 Easy Ways to Reduce Chronic Pain
- Pain Management: Surprising Causes of Pain
- Fibromyalgia Pain Relief With Stretching and Strength Exercises in Pictures
Pain Management Quizzes
Pain Management News
- Poor Sleep Worsens Recovery From Chronic Low Back Pain
- The Power of Flowers May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
- Is Fibromyalgia Considered a Mental Illness?
- What Foods Trigger Fibromyalgia Pain?
- Docs Fall Short in Following Opioid Prescribing Guidance
- FDA Panel OKs Stronger Opioid Despite Concerns
- FDA Expands Strategies for Safer Opioid Prescribing
- Cannabis for Chronic Nerve Pain: Mechanism Revealed?
- Understanding High Impact Chronic Pain in the U.S.
- What Are the First Signs of Fibromyalgia?
- How Does a Person Get Fibromyalgia?
- How Do You Feel When You Have Fibromyalgia?
- First Ketamine Guidelines for Pain Released
- FDA Approves First Non-Opioid for Withdrawal
- Pain Rehab Program Signals 'Profound' Treatment Shift