A big part of my life with Fibromyalgia is figuring out how to stop mentally berating myself over not living up to expectations. Expectations? Whose Expectations? Why my own of course. Rationally I’m aware that…
Fibromyalgia Flares
Understand Fibromyalgia flares, their symptoms, common triggers, and effective strategies to manage and reduce flare-ups for a better quality of life.
Timeline of My Aches and Pains
2010 and then 2012: It started with my swollen feet (both were swollen at two different times in my adult life). 2012: Next in line were my neck and shoulder pains. 2013: Then the pain…
Fibromyalgia and Agitation
Understanding the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Agitation Fibromyalgia is widely known for causing chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties often described as “brain fog.” However, one symptom that is less frequently discussed—but…
Fibromyalgia Frustrations in Life: Understanding the Daily Struggles Behind Chronic Pain
Living with fibromyalgia is often described as living in a body that refuses to follow predictable rules. One day may feel manageable, while the next brings widespread pain, crushing fatigue, and mental fog that makes…
In Fibromyalgia, Some Days Are Just Tough: Understanding the Hard Days of Chronic Pain
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia is rarely a straight line. It is not a condition that behaves the same way every day, and it does not follow a predictable pattern that can be easily planned around.…
Fibromyalgia Fatigue: A Constant Feeling Of Tiredness
Fibromyalgia fatigue feels like a constant state of weariness that diminishes your energy and mental capacity. Fatigue is the second most prominent symptom of fibromyalgia and can be even more debilitating than the pain. The…
Fickle Fibromyalgia: My Pain Flare Stories
Introduction Fibromyalgia has a strange way of keeping life unpredictable. One day can feel almost normal, with enough energy to cook a meal, run errands, or even enjoy a conversation without constantly thinking about pain.…
100 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic neurological pain condition that affects how the brain and spinal cord process pain and sensory signals. Instead of pain being linked to a clear injury or inflammation, the nervous system…
Fibro Flare: Pain is Such a Barrier
Living Inside a Flare: When Pain Becomes the Center of Everything A fibromyalgia flare is often described as a sudden intensification of symptoms, but that definition barely captures what it feels like in real life.…
The Emotional Effects of Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can affect you physically and emotionally. Fibromyalgia is stressful. The pain and stress of fibromyalgia raise your body’s level of cortisol, a stress hormone. Adjusting to the disease and finding treatments that…