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Fibromyalgia vs. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

November 13, 2020 By Christopher Swanson

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are conditions that have many overlapping symptoms. In the United States, about 4 million adults have fibromyalgia, and about 2.5 million have chronic fatigue – and experts agree that the line between the two is a very thin one. The main factor in fibromyalgia is allover muscle pain whereas in chronic fatigue syndrome it’s ongoing exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest, but the two conditions can also share these traits. Accurate diagnosis is key ... [Read More]

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Complications of Fibromyalgia

August 14, 2020 By Alex Hirsch

Fibromyalgia

Most medical experts believe that fibromyalgia is an illness that is due to changes in the functioning of the central nervous system – which comprises the brain and spinal cord. The changes may be due to trauma, infection, or some type of genetic trait. This condition leads to heightened sensations of pain and discomfort, even in the absence of tissue injury or disease. The pain of fibromyalgia usually occurs at specific points of the body, and it can be severe enough to interfere with daily ... [Read More]

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Early Signs You May Have Fibromyalgia

July 23, 2020 By Alex Hirsch

Fibromyalgia Signs

The chronic condition fibromyalgia is primarily characterized by widespread pain throughout the body that is created by the nervous system not processing pain signals correctly. In addition to chronic pain, a person with fibromyalgia may also feel tired much of the time, and experience mental confusion as well as depression. However, it’s not always obvious when someone has fibromyalgia. In fact, many people ignore the early signs of the condition, mistaking them for other conditions.  Here ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, pain, Pain management Tagged With: chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, pain doctor, pain management, pain management physicians

Treatments for Fibromyalgia

January 31, 2020 By Alex Hirsch

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition that is characterized by allover musculoskeletal pain, sleeping problems, memory issues, and mood swings. Patients suffering from this condition are often more sensitive to pain than are other people. About 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Although fibromyalgia is still not fully understood and often ... [Read More]

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Fibromyalgia: Causes and Risk Factors

August 9, 2019 By Alex Hirsch

Fibromyalgia

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) revealed there are approximately 5 million adults in the United States who have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, also referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition which causes musculoskeletal pain. It is often also accompanied by moodiness, sleep problems, fatigue, and memory issues. It can be difficult to figure out if you have fibromyalgia on your own. This is why a lot of people don’t get ... [Read More]

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Balcones Pain Consultants has three convenient locations to serve you, in Austin, Cedar Park, and Marble Falls, Texas.  Our pain physicians will work personally with you to identify and develop the most effective course of treatment for conditions such as Abdominal Pain, Arm Pain, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Foot Pain, General Pain, Hand Pain, Head and Facial Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain,  Leg Pain, Neck Pain, and Pelvic Pain. Our treatments and procedures include PRP and Stem Cell Therapy, Nerve Blocks, Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulator, Biofeedback and Acupuncture, and more.