The condition can make it difficult to complete basic everyday tasks. Sometimes just getting dressed and out the door is too much, taking up the limited amount of “spoons” you have available to you. If…
Fibromyalgia Awareness
Raise awareness about Fibromyalgia by understanding its symptoms, impact, and the importance of support for those living with this chronic condition.
Is Fibromyalgia A Disability, Social Security, Long-Term Disability & More?
Living with fibromyalgia can make every day a challenge. Chronic pain and severe exhaustion are the two most common symptoms. However, people who suffer from the condition often experience other symptoms, like depression, headaches, memory…
What is gua sha and could it help me manage my pain?
The surface of the body, usually on the back and neck. Here’s what you should know about this technique and what others have said about its use in pain management. What is gua sha? Gua…
10 ways to better manage your fibro fog
Fibromyalgia is a set of symptoms characterized by widespread pain, but the disorder brings with it a signature symptom known as fibro fog. Fibro fog affects cognitive function, leading to feelings of exhaustion and mental cloudiness, even…
The power of positive thinking for pain patients
Self-affirmation is the practice of expressing positivity about yourself. It can be stated aloud, said in your head, or written down. While some may scoff or assume that it’s pointless, science is proving that self-affirmation…
Fibromyalgia Research Looks Ahead to 3 Emerging Treatments
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties often referred to as “fibro fog,” and a range…
Standing Together on Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Nearly one in every two people in the United States has a chronic illness, and of the people who have a chronic illness, 96% have an invisible illness. Many organizations have been making efforts to…
Fibromyalgia and Researched Exercises
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that affects how the nervous system processes pain signals, leading to widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties often described as “fibro fog.” One of the most…
Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman
Understanding a Pain Experience That Is Often Overlooked Chronic pain is difficult for anyone, but for Black women, the experience is often shaped by additional layers of complexity that go beyond the medical condition itself.…
The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated
Introduction Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. It can signal injury, illness, or chronic conditions that require attention. Yet pain is not always treated equally. A growing body of…