Like you have the flu constantly. Affecting your concentration and memory. And the pain itself is very distracting and tiring. Generally just feeling physically tired all the time. Sometimes worse than others. Numerous fibromyalgia symptoms…
Fibromyalgia Protocol
Discover a structured Fibromyalgia protocol to manage symptoms effectively, including treatment plans, therapies, and lifestyle strategies for improved quality of life.
Do you find it difficult to solve problems when your Fibromyalgia Flares up?
I have lived with Fibromyalgia for 30 years. The answers to this question are true and help to explain some of the new symptoms I’m experiencing. For example, when I stand up, I’m dizzy and…
Is Central Sensitization the same as Fibromyalgia?
Let’s remember that despite all of our great science, we don’t fully understand either central sensitization or fibromyalgia. So the question is cute but unanswerable. Central sensitization means that there is altered processing of sensation…
Why is it that every sufferer that I’ve met that has fibromyalgia also has a controlling personality or bipolar problem, including me?
As research continues to uncover the biological mechanisms behind fibromyalgia, there is growing hope for more effective treatments and greater public acceptance. Taking fibromyalgia seriously means acknowledging both the science and the lived experiences of…
What’s One Thing That Helped Your Fibromyalgia Pain?
Introduction If you ask ten people living with fibromyalgia what has helped ease their pain the most, you may receive ten completely different answers. That is one of the unique challenges of fibromyalgia. It affects…
My Doctor Diagnosed Me with Fibromyalgia but Refuses to Put Me on Any Medication for It
Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can bring a mixture of emotions. For many people, it is a relief to finally have a name for the widespread pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties…
How Would You Decide if a Diagnosis Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), and Fibromyalgia are two complex, long-term conditions that are often discussed together—and frequently confused. That confusion is understandable. Both conditions are invisible, both involve…
What will happen when I go to a Rheumatologist about potential Fibromyalgia
When you go to a rheumatologist for possible fibromyalgia, the appointment is usually less dramatic than people expect. There’s no single test that “confirms” fibromyalgia, so the visit is mostly about carefully mapping your symptoms…
Is There a Correlation Between Fibromyalgia and Recurrent Miscarriages?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, most commonly women during their reproductive years. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened pain sensitivity,…
How can I raise awareness for Fibromyalgia?
For those of you who don’t know what Fibromyalgia is, simply put Fibromyalgia, aka fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. As to answer the question “12 Easy Ways to Raise Awareness for…