Understanding the Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Personal Boundaries Living with fibromyalgia is about much more than managing physical pain. It is a condition that can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from energy levels…
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Fibromyalgia: An Argument Against Being Mentally ‘Ill’
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions in modern medicine. Despite increasing awareness and decades of scientific research, many individuals living with fibromyalgia continue to encounter skepticism from healthcare providers, employers,…
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Siblings or Twins?
Introduction Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), are two of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions in modern medicine. Both can profoundly affect daily life, causing persistent…
Fibromyalgia and Overdoing It: Understanding the Cycle of Pushing Too Hard and Finding Balance
Living with fibromyalgia often feels like walking a tightrope between accomplishing daily responsibilities and protecting your health. Many people with this chronic condition experience a frustrating pattern known as the “push-crash cycle,” where they push…
Fibromyalgia: Leg/Foot Pain–Neuropathy
Understanding Fibromyalgia and Its Connection to Leg and Foot Pain Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to…
Fibromyalgia and Ear, Dizziness, and Vertigo Problems
Introduction Fibromyalgia is widely recognized as a chronic pain disorder, but its effects extend far beyond muscles and joints. While widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties are the hallmark symptoms, many people with…
Fibromyalgia: ‘Women’ and ‘Men’ Differences
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood disorders in modern medicine. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties,…
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Understanding Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)
Introduction Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (often now referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS in many clinical contexts) are among the most widely discussed conditions grouped under the broader category of medically unexplained symptoms…
Fibromyalgia: The Mark of Shame
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions in modern medicine. Despite affecting millions of people around the world, it continues to carry an unfortunate social stigma that leaves many individuals feeling…
Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease and Women
“One out of two women are going to have, live with, and/or die from heart disease and stroke,…It is amazing women are still not getting that message, and one has to ask why.” Dr. Martha…