Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Awareness: Migraine and Chronic Headache Big Issues

Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.  Actually, it’s also Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (otherwise known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Awareness Day.

Both Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS are nasty relatives of migraine.  Fibromyalgia in particular is a well-known comorbid condition with migraine.  How exactly these interact is a complicated issue.

We do know that chronic headache and/or migraine conditions are very common in patients with fibromyalgia.  There are also many treatments common to both.

If you can get a proper diagnosis of ME/CFS and/or Fibromyalgia, your doctor may be able to help you get treatments that are more likely to help with migraine as well.  If your doctor can have a more full knowledge of your medical history, she has a better chance of finding treatments that work.

Here is a little more information:

• Is Migraine a "Symptom" of Fibromyalgia?
• Insomnia is not "normal" (read Nikki’s comment below)
• Delayed Food Allergies – One Specialist Speaks Out (videos) – Can food impact migraine and fibromyalgia symptoms?