Introduction Fibromyalgia is often described as a chronic pain condition, but that description only captures part of its reality. For many people, fibromyalgia is not a static diagnosis but an evolving experience that changes over…
Fibromyalgia Pain
A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
I Am Getting My Fight Back Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition that takes over parts of life quietly but persistently. It does not usually arrive in a dramatic way. Instead, it builds through patterns of pain, fatigue, disrupted sleep,…
Getting Sick of Being Sick From Fibromyalgia
When Illness Becomes the Background of Everything There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not come from a single bad day, but from a long stretch of days where the body never fully…
Fibromyalgia and Celiac Disease: Two Debilitating Conditions That Prove Extremely Difficult to Live With
Introduction Fibromyalgia and celiac disease are two chronic health conditions that can significantly disrupt a person’s quality of life, often in ways that are both physically exhausting and emotionally draining. While they are very different…
Osteoarthritis Is Known to Occur in Those Suffering From Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis are two distinct conditions, yet they are often seen together in the same individuals. This overlap can create confusion, especially because both conditions involve pain, stiffness, and reduced physical function. However, they…
How a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Changes Your Life Story
An illness like fibromyalgia permeates every aspect of your life – it forever alters the trajectory of your story. For this year’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, I wanted to reflect on how my diagnosis changed my…
Breast Implant and Fibromyalgia
A number of years ago I had a female patient that doubled as a famous female singer. Her resemblance to the singer was remarkable. After performances, this patient double would be ushered through the crowd…
Fibromyalgia for the Rich, Poor, and Everyone
Fibromyalgia does not discriminate based on income, education, profession, or social status. It is a condition that can affect anyone, regardless of lifestyle or background. However, while the biology of fibromyalgia may be universal, the…
Fibromyalgia is a condition that is Not Worldly Known or Understood
Obviously, I cannot answer for all of the people of the countries in the world, however, those people that I interviewed for the most part either never heard of fibromyalgia or had very little knowledge…
Some Fibromyalgia Patients Are Going to P.O.T.S. (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Understanding the Overlap Between Fibromyalgia and POTS In recent years, there has been growing attention to the overlap between fibromyalgia and a condition known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, commonly abbreviated as POTS. While they…