Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Management

The Hidden Pressure: Is Your Bra Causing You More Fibromyalgia Pain Than You Realize?

Fibromyalgia is notorious for its widespread pain, fatigue, and unpredictable flare-ups. But there’s one potential trigger hiding in plain sight—your bra. While bras are essential for support and comfort for many, they may be silently intensifying your fibromyalgia symptoms. If you’ve noticed chest tightness, shoulder tension, back pain, or general discomfort that worsens throughout the day, your bra might be part of the problem. This isn’t about fashion. It’s about function, fit, and the relationship…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Rest Reimagined: 6 Best Sleeping Positions for Fibromyalgia Sufferers to Sleep Better and Wake with Less Pain

Sleep is supposed to be a time of healing. But for people with fibromyalgia, it often becomes another battleground. Aching joints, tender muscles, and deep-rooted fatigue can turn even the softest mattress into a source of discomfort. And while sleep is crucial for managing symptoms, fibromyalgia can make it painfully elusive. What many don’t realize is that how you sleep matters just as much as how long you sleep. Your sleeping position plays a critical…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Beyond the Breaking Point: What to Do When Fibromyalgia Pain Is Unbearable and Nothing Helps

There are days when fibromyalgia pain doesn’t just whisper in the background—it screams. It takes over your body, your mind, and your ability to function. It turns a regular day into a battlefield, where every breath, every movement, and every thought is filtered through the lens of relentless discomfort. These are the days no one really prepares you for. The unbearable days. The ones when you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing works. When…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Unseen Battles: What No One Tells You About Living with Fibromyalgia Pain

If you looked at me, you’d probably never guess the storm happening inside my body. That’s the thing about fibromyalgia—it hides. It doesn’t show up on x-rays. It doesn’t leave bruises or scars. And yet, it changes everything. People see you standing, walking, maybe even smiling, and they assume you’re fine. But the truth is, living with fibromyalgia pain is a constant, exhausting fight that few understand unless they live it too. Doctors might tell…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Silent Saboteurs: 15 Worst Habits That Make Your Fibromyalgia Pain Worse Without You Noticing

Living with fibromyalgia is already a battle—one that affects your muscles, your sleep, your focus, and often your emotional well-being. But what if some of the habits you’ve picked up along the way are quietly working against your healing? Fibromyalgia is complex, and managing it requires a holistic approach. While medications and therapies help, everyday habits—often done on autopilot—can sabotage your progress. These behaviors don’t just linger in the background. They can flare your pain,…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

From Numb to Nourished: 15 Transformative Steps That Turned My Fibromyalgia Pain Into Purpose

Fibromyalgia crept into my life quietly at first. A little ache here, some fatigue there. I chalked it up to stress, lack of sleep, maybe aging. But within months, the pain became louder, more persistent, and harder to ignore. It felt like my body had turned against me. Every movement hurt. Every attempt to explain my pain was met with blank stares or disbelief. I was tired, frustrated, and scared. But I’m here to tell…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

The Hidden Layer: Which One Do You Have Along with Fibromyalgia? Discover the Common Co-Conditions That May Be Affecting You

Living with fibromyalgia is already a full-time challenge. The widespread pain, deep fatigue, brain fog, and disrupted sleep are enough to alter every part of your life. But for many sufferers, fibromyalgia doesn’t come alone. It often arrives hand-in-hand with other health conditions—some obvious, others harder to detect. This overlapping of multiple chronic conditions is so common it even has a name: comorbidity. And for those navigating fibromyalgia, identifying what else might be going on…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Jeff Sessions’ ‘Tough It Out’ Remark: A Disregard for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Understanding the Controversy In 2018, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a statement suggesting that individuals dealing with chronic pain should “take some aspirin and tough it out.” This remark was intended to address concerns over opioid prescriptions but was met with significant backlash from the chronic pain community. The Reality of Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a complex medical condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It encompasses a range of disorders, including fibromyalgia, arthritis,…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Fibromyalgia vs Genetics: Understanding the Hereditary Link

Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and sleep disturbances. While its exact cause remains unknown, researchers have explored various factors, including genetics, environmental triggers, and neurological dysfunction. One of the most debated questions in fibromyalgia research is: Is fibromyalgia genetic? Many patients report a family history of the condition, suggesting a hereditary component. However, genetics alone may not…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/18/202508/22/2025•0

Living the Question: What Fibromyalgia Symptom Are You Managing Today and How Can You Respond with Compassion?

“What fibromyalgia symptom are you working on managing right now?” It’s a question many who live with fibromyalgia quietly ask themselves every morning. This isn’t just a matter of checking in—it’s a survival tool, a strategy, a grounding moment. Because fibromyalgia isn’t predictable. It doesn’t follow a routine or respect a schedule. Some days it’s the deep, aching muscle pain. Other days it’s the crushing fatigue. And sometimes, it’s the fog, the forgetfulness, the feeling…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/17/202508/22/2025•0