Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the muscles, tendons, and soft tissues, often causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. Many people with fibromyalgia also report experiencing joint stiffness, a symptom commonly associated…
For years, fibromyalgia patients have lived in the shadows of doubt and misunderstanding—fighting not just the condition itself, but the constant battle to be believed. One of the most persistent struggles has been getting legal…
Fibromyalgia is often seen as a condition of the muscles, joints, and nerves. But the real battleground may lie deeper—in the brain. Those with fibromyalgia frequently report more than physical pain. They experience a unique…
Fibromyalgia pain is often visible in how someone moves, walks, or winces. But the insomnia that comes with it? That remains largely hidden. It lurks in the quiet hours of the night, when the world…
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…
A Landmark Year for Fibromyalgia Recognition In 2025, the legal landscape shifted significantly for individuals living with fibromyalgia. Courts across the United States began to acknowledge fibromyalgia as a legitimate basis for declaring permanent disability.…
It happens more often than it should. You build the courage to share your truth—that you live with fibromyalgia—and in response, you get a sigh, a smirk, or worst of all, a subtle eye roll.…
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…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that brings persistent, widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive fog into daily life. For many people living with it, the symptoms are draining, but manageable with rest, self-care, and routine treatment.…
If I could speak to medical school students about fibromyalgia, here’s what I’d say: listen, really listen, and don’t dismiss what you cannot measure. Fibromyalgia has taught me that the most painful wounds aren’t always…