Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.

Leaky Gut Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Gut-Body Connection
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Leaky Gut Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Gut-Body Connection

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, brain fog, and digestive disturbances. While its exact cause remains unknown, emerging research suggests that gut health plays a crucial role in fibromyalgia symptoms. One of the most discussed theories is the connection between fibromyalgia and leaky gut syndrome. Many experts believe that intestinal permeability (leaky gut) contributes to fibromyalgia symptoms, leading to inflammation, immune dysfunction, and increased pain…

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by Dr Alex Robber••0
Mercury Toxicity Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Unveiling the Hidden Link
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Mercury Toxicity Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Unveiling the Hidden Link

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties (brain fog), and sleep disturbances. While its exact cause remains unknown, toxins such as mercury may play a significant role in triggering and worsening fibromyalgia symptoms. Mercury toxicity is an often-overlooked factor that may contribute to chronic inflammation, nervous system dysfunction, and heightened pain sensitivity—all of which are hallmark symptoms of fibromyalgia. In this article, we will explore the connection between mercury toxicity…

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by Dr Alex Robber••0
My Best Tip for Combating Brain Drain With Fibromyalgia That Actually Works
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My Best Tip for Combating Brain Drain With Fibromyalgia That Actually Works

Living with fibromyalgia means managing more than just chronic pain. One of the most frustrating and often overlooked symptoms is brain drain—also known as fibro fog. It’s the mental fatigue that makes it hard to focus, remember words, or follow simple conversations. It can feel like your mind is wading through thick mud. Over the years, I’ve tried countless methods to fight this mental haze. But one strategy has stood out above the rest. It’s…

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The Raw Truth About Living With Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia That Few Understand
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The Raw Truth About Living With Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia That Few Understand

The Realities of My Life With Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia Living with hypermobility and fibromyalgia is like constantly walking a tightrope with no safety net. The balance between managing pain, fatigue, and mobility can feel overwhelming, even isolating. To the outside world, I might appear fine, maybe even flexible and active. But the truth of my daily life is hidden beneath the surface, woven with discomfort, unpredictability, and mental resilience. These two conditions—often misunderstood on their…

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Why Saying “I’m Not ‘Lucky’ to Be on Disability Benefits Due to Fibromyalgia” Matters More Than You Think
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Why Saying “I’m Not ‘Lucky’ to Be on Disability Benefits Due to Fibromyalgia” Matters More Than You Think

I’m Not ‘Lucky’ to Be on Disability Benefits Due to Fibromyalgia When someone hears about a person receiving disability benefits, especially for an invisible illness like fibromyalgia, the word “lucky” may slip out—sometimes with the best intentions. But let’s be clear: there is nothing “lucky” about battling a lifelong, incurable condition that affects every aspect of daily living. Disability benefits are not a jackpot or a free ride. They are a hard-earned, often fought-for lifeline…

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Fibromyalgia Uncovered: Understanding Why There is Nothing Structurally Wrong with Your Body
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Fibromyalgia Uncovered: Understanding Why There is Nothing Structurally Wrong with Your Body

Introduction: Shifting the Lens on Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia often feels like a confusing and painful mystery. For many people living with it, one haunting thought keeps resurfacing — If I feel this much pain, there must be something seriously wrong inside my body. But here’s a powerful truth worth exploring: Fibromyalgia does not mean your body is broken. In fact, fibromyalgia is proof that pain can exist without structural damage. In this article, we explore the…

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by Dr Alex Robber••0
Beyond The Walls: I Was Trapped at Home Because The Flip Side – Fibromyalgia
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Beyond The Walls: I Was Trapped at Home Because The Flip Side – Fibromyalgia

Introduction: When Life Indoors Becomes an Unchosen Reality Fibromyalgia is not just about pain; it is about limitation, isolation, and the invisible boundaries it builds around those living with it. I was trapped at home because the flip side – fibromyalgia – is rarely spoken about openly. This is not just a story; it is a reflection of the emotional, physical, and mental impact of fibromyalgia’s lesser-known side. This article unfolds the hidden struggles behind…

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by Dr Alex Robber••0
Mood Disorders Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Hidden Connection
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Mood Disorders Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Hidden Connection

Fibromyalgia is widely known for its chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction, but its impact on mental health is often overlooked. Many individuals with fibromyalgia also experience mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and mood swings. This raises an important question: Does fibromyalgia cause mood disorders, or do mood disorders trigger fibromyalgia? Emerging research suggests that fibromyalgia plays a direct role in the development of mood disorders, rather than simply being a consequence of chronic…

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by Dr Alex Robber••0
Dear Doctor: The 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Fibromyalgia Patient
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Dear Doctor: The 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Fibromyalgia Patient

Dear Doctor: What Not to Say to Me and Other Fibromyalgia Patients Dear doctor, we understand your job isn’t easy. We know you face long hours, mounting pressure, and endless patient charts. But we also know what it feels like to walk into your exam room carrying pain that never fully goes away. To describe symptoms we barely understand ourselves, only to leave feeling unheard, unseen, or worse—blamed. For those of us living with fibromyalgia,…

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The Double Burden: What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia
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The Double Burden: What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia

What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia To be an empath is to feel the emotions of others as if they are your own. To live with fibromyalgia is to endure chronic, often invisible pain that touches every part of life. When these two identities coexist within one person, the experience becomes more than just difficult—it becomes a delicate balancing act of emotional and physical survival. Being an empath with fibromyalgia is living…

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