What I Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up There’s a moment when the words leave my mouth and I brace myself for the response. I say, “I’m having a fibro flare-up,” and…
Fibromyalgia Pain
A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
Alone With Pain: The Harsh Reality of Living Alone With Fibromyalgia
The Harsh Reality of Living Alone With Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia is hard enough—but facing it alone brings a whole new level of difficulty. The constant pain, fatigue, and unpredictability of the condition are made…
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…
The Pain Doesn’t Fade: Why I Haven’t ‘Gotten Used to’ My Fibromyalgia After All These Years
Why I Haven’t ‘Gotten Used to’ My Fibromyalgia When people hear that I’ve been living with fibromyalgia for years, their reaction is often rooted in misunderstanding. They assume that with time, I must have adjusted…
The Overlooked Warning Sign: When Brain Fog Strikes Before Your Fibro Diagnosis
When the Brain Fog Comes Before Your Fibro Diagnosis Before the widespread pain, before the chronic fatigue, and before any doctor uttered the word fibromyalgia, there was brain fog. Not a little forgetfulness, not occasional…
Heel Spurs in Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Introduction Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the bottom or back of the heel bone (calcaneus), often leading to chronic foot pain. They typically occur due to long-term stress, inflammation, or strain on…
Bursitis in Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Connection
Introduction Bursitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles. It commonly affects joints like the hips, shoulders, knees, and…
The Unseen Agony: Real Pain and ‘Explosive’ Brains in Fibromyalgia
Introduction: The Hidden Battle of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Many who suffer from it describe an overwhelming sensation of pain, as if their brain is…
Fibromyalgia: From Fiction to Fact and to the Future
Introduction: The Journey of Fibromyalgia from Doubt to Discovery Fibromyalgia has long been shrouded in mystery, controversy, and misunderstanding. Once dismissed as a psychological condition or even an illusion, it is now recognized as a…
Fibromyalgia and Diet: Comparing Mediterranean, Vegan, Hypocaloric, Low FODMAP, and Gluten-Free Diets
Introduction: The Role of Diet in Fibromyalgia Management Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. While there is no cure, many patients explore dietary changes to alleviate symptoms…