Fibromyalgia is often associated with widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog, but its effects go far beyond these well-known symptoms. Many people with fibromyalgia experience a range of lesser-known, ‘invisible’ side effects that often go…
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Why Do Some People with Fibromyalgia Never Experience Flare-Ups?
Fibromyalgia is widely known for its unpredictable flare-ups, where symptoms like pain, fatigue, and brain fog intensify without warning. However, some individuals with fibromyalgia report that they rarely—if ever—experience flare–ups. This raises an intriguing question:…
Fibromyalgia and Decision Fatigue: Why Even Small Choices Feel Overwhelming
Living with fibromyalgia comes with many challenges—chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog are well-known symptoms. However, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is decision fatigue. Many people with fibromyalgia find that even simple choices, such…
The Science of Fibromyalgia Dreams: Why Chronic Pain Affects Your Sleep Imagination
Fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body, is known to cause various physical and mental symptoms. One area that remains relatively underexplored, however, is the impact of fibromyalgia on dreams…
How Your Childhood Influences Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms Today
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. While the exact causes of fibromyalgia are not fully understood, emerging research…
Is Fibromyalgia a Modern Disease? Looking at Chronic Pain Through History
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other associated symptoms, such as sleep disturbances and cognitive difficulties. Often considered a modern disease due to its recognition and diagnosis in recent decades,…
Are Fibromyalgia Symptoms Contagious? The Social Influence of Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms. With its invisible nature, fibromyalgia can be challenging to understand, not only for the person experiencing…
Fibromyalgia’s Hidden Impact on Body Language: What Your Posture Says About Your Pain
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition that primarily manifests as widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. While many of the symptoms are well-known, one of the most subtle and often overlooked effects of fibromyalgia is…
The ‘Spoon Theory’ Reimagined: What If Fibromyalgia Energy Was a Video Game?
Living with fibromyalgia means constantly navigating fluctuating energy levels, chronic pain, and fatigue. The well-known “Spoon Theory” by Christine Miserandino has been instrumental in explaining how those with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia manage their daily…
Fibromyalgia and the Fear of Moving: How Chronic Pain Creates ‘Invisible Chains’
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms. Among the most significant challenges faced by individuals with fibromyalgia is the psychological barrier…