I have Fibromyalgia. My father drank heavily in the 1960s and both my parents smoked tobacco … If you have Fibromyalgia, do you remember having been ill with some manner of the virus within a few weeks of developing Fibro?Read more
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Why is there such a strong Stigma with Fibromyalgia patients?
Medical professionals roll their eyes at the thought of them. I am interested in opinions from … Why is there such a strong Stigma with Fibromyalgia patients?Read more
How much of the Psychological pain causes Physical pain and vice versa with Fibromyalgia?
I saw an answer from a physician, but mine comes from personal experience from fibro (8 … How much of the Psychological pain causes Physical pain and vice versa with Fibromyalgia?Read more
If you suffer from Fibromyalgia does it hurt you to wear all types of clothes or only certain fabrics?
Diagnosed 10 years ago. Every day is a new mystery I am ridiculously picky about my … If you suffer from Fibromyalgia does it hurt you to wear all types of clothes or only certain fabrics?Read more
What will happen when I go to a Rheumatologist about potential Fibromyalgia?
Not all Rheumatologists (especially if they had been trained some years earlier and belong to the … What will happen when I go to a Rheumatologist about potential Fibromyalgia?Read more
Is there a link between Fibromyalgia and Alien Abduction?
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2015 and have been finding ways to keep going! Well, … Is there a link between Fibromyalgia and Alien Abduction?Read more
When did you realize that your symptoms were all due to Fibromyalgia?
In addition to chronic pain throughout my body, I am always tired. Sometimes I am so … When did you realize that your symptoms were all due to Fibromyalgia?Read more
What do doctors themselves really think about Fibromyalgia?
Well, that’s a loaded question, isn’t it? You are implying that not believing in a condition’s … What do doctors themselves really think about Fibromyalgia?Read more
What made you think you needed to see a doctor and be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?
Yes, I was diagnosed in 2001. In 1999, I suffered a back injury at work. Even … What made you think you needed to see a doctor and be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?Read more
Who tests for fibromyalgia?
Traditionally, rheumatologists do the testing to find fibromyalgia. That is because originally, nobody knew what fibromyalgia … Who tests for fibromyalgia?Read more