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 Protocol
Discover a structured Fibromyalgia protocol to manage symptoms effectively, including treatment plans, therapies, and lifestyle strategies for improved quality of life.
How Has My Marriage Survived Fibromyalgia?
Living With a Third Presence in the Relationship Fibromyalgia does not enter a marriage quietly. It does not stay in the background or limit itself to medical appointments and occasional bad days. It becomes part…
Learning How to Manage One Day at a Time: Fibromyalgia
Living With a Condition That Does Not Follow a Schedule Fibromyalgia does not operate on a predictable timetable. It does not announce when symptoms will intensify or when a lighter day might occur. Instead, it…
The Tender Point Test Was Developed by the ACR as a Diagnostic Tool for Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
For many years, the tender point test was one of the most recognizable clinical methods associated with fibromyalgia. It shaped how the condition was understood in medical settings, influenced diagnosis patterns in rheumatology, and left…
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…
Fibromyalgia vs My Rest Day
When is the last time scheduled a rest day? I am not talking about spending the day in bed because your chronic illness flared and made leaving it impossible. What I am asking is, when…
Fibromyalgia Worsens Function in RA Patients
Understanding the Overlap Between Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia are two distinct chronic conditions, but when they occur together, they can create a significantly more complex and disabling clinical picture. RA…
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 Research and Treatment Center in Southern California
Understanding Specialized Fibromyalgia Care in a Complex Condition Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that requires more than a single approach to care. Because it involves widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive dysfunction, it does…
About Fibromyalgia Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know
Fibromyalgia, meaning muscle and connective tissue pain (also referred to as FM or FMS), is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch (tactile…