Lady Gaga talks about her fibromyalgia diagnosis and being “pain-free” in a Vogue cover interview.
Learn more about the disorder.
She also mentions she hasnt smoked pot in years, saying, Ive like,changed.
Heres a closer look at fibromyalgia, including what causes it and how its managed.
Researchers think the disorder increases pain by affecting the way the brain and spinal cord process pain signals.
Other symptoms can include sleep disturbances and trouble focusing, also known as fibro fog, per theMayo Clinic.
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Symptoms can often start up after physical trauma, as was the case for Gaga with her hip fracture.
But other things like surgery, infections, or significant psychological stress can trigger it, too.
Sometimes its a combination of factors over time that set off the condition.
They might have to rule out a bunch of other conditions through blood work and tests first.
Most often, people are diagnosed by describing their symptoms in detail to their doctor.
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Your doctor may also prescribe an antidepressant or nerve pain medication.
(The three FDA-approved drugs for fibromyalgia are Cymbalta, Savella, and Lyrica.)
Stress relief through meditation, deep breathing, and proper rest can also go a long way.
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Strand, Natalie H et al.
Cannabis for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review.Biomedicinesvol.
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