Chronic illness does not discriminate. It does not pause for success, fame, or global admiration. Yet when someone known to millions speaks openly about living with chronic pain, it cuts through silence in a way…
Chronic Pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
Light and Noise Sensitivity in Chronic Illness: Why Loud and Bright Environments Cause Flare-Ups
Living with a chronic illness is often described as carrying an invisible weight, but for many people that weight becomes overwhelming the moment the lights turn harsh or the environment grows loud. Light and noise…
Fibromyalgia and Gynecological Surgeries: Why Procedures Like Hysterectomy May Trigger Chronic Pain
For many women, fibromyalgia seems to appear suddenly—often after a major physical or emotional event. One pattern that has drawn increasing attention is the connection between gynecological surgeries, such as hysterectomy, and the onset or worsening of…
Chronic Pain Is More Than “Just Pain”
When people hear the words chronic pain, they often imagine ongoing physical discomfort—aches that linger or flare-ups that refuse to fade. But for millions of people living with conditions like fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses, pain…
Desiccated Thyroid Hormone Replacement: Uses, Benefits, and Considerations
Thyroid disorders affect millions of people worldwide, and for many, hormone replacement therapy is essential for daily functioning. While synthetic thyroid medications like levothyroxine are commonly prescribed, some patients turn to desiccated thyroid hormone replacement as an…
The Link Between High Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Depression
Living with a chronic illness is rarely straightforward. For many people, conditions don’t exist in isolation—they overlap, interact, and amplify one another. This is especially true for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), fibromyalgia, and depression, a trio that research increasingly…
30 Things People Don’t Realize They’re Doing Due to Chronic Pain
Why These Behaviors Feel “Normal” — Even When They’re Not Living with chronic pain doesn’t just hurt the body—it quietly reshapes thoughts, habits, relationships, and identity. Over time, many coping behaviors become so automatic that…
Chronic Illnesses That Often Occur With Fibromyalgia
Understanding Common Co-Occurring Conditions and How to Manage Them Fibromyalgia rarely exists alone. Many people who live with fibromyalgia also experience one or more additional chronic illnesses that overlap, interact, and sometimes intensify symptoms. These…
What Causes Stiff Person Syndrome?
A Fibromyalgia Connection You Should Know Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare, often misunderstood neurological condition marked by progressive muscle stiffness, painful spasms, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, or emotional…
Lady Gaga Speaks Out: “Chronic Illness Is Real”
Public conversations about chronic illness often come with skepticism, disbelief, and stigma. For people living with conditions like fibromyalgia, those reactions can be as painful as the symptoms themselves. Lady Gaga has been vocal about this reality—and…