Post Exertional Malaise is my most annoying symptom. I had to stop exercising during a flare 4 months ago, and trying to get myself where I can go for a swim again is highly frustrating,…
Fibromyalgia Conditions
Explore the conditions associated with Fibromyalgia, their symptoms, and how to manage them for improved well-being.
Have Any Incidents or Trauma in Your Life That Brought on Fibromyalgia?
Introduction One of the most frequently asked—and most emotionally loaded—questions surrounding fibromyalgia is whether a specific incident or traumatic event “caused” it. Many people living with fibromyalgia can recall a period in their lives when…
How can I help My Mother she has Fibromyalgia?
She can barely get out of bed some days. One day it’s her foot, another it’s her hip. She’s sad and tired and feels like my and my sister I’s lives aren’t what they could…
When and how did you realize your first Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
In 2003 I started to have pain in the muscles of my legs. A doctor’s visit found nothing wrong. As time went on I started to feel pain in other muscles. Down my back, back…
What Are the Main Issues of Being Married to Someone Who Suffers from Fibromyalgia and Major Depression?
Introduction Marriage is built on shared commitment, emotional connection, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges as a team. When one partner lives with chronic fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder, the relationship does not become…
Why do some people call Fibromyalgia “Fatso-myalgia”?
Different sufferers have various opinions related to the term fatso-myalgia, Here we have we warriors who shared their experiences here. My life my way with fibromyalgia I am 5’4”. When my fibromyalgia symptoms started, I…
Is my Illness Related to Ascension?
It would depend on your definition of ascension. I suspect that just like almost all illnesses can be viewed from an anatomic, biochemical, and biophysics perspective, and often explained largely from each of those perspectives…
Can Domestic Abuse Bring On Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and heightened sensitivity to sensory input. It is a complex disorder involving how the nervous system processes pain rather than…
Why Every Single Day is Different in Fibromyalgia?
Seriously, no two days are the same. I think that is the reality that most people can’t wrap their minds around. I have absolutely no idea what my pain will be like a month from…
Please avoid these things if you have fibromyalgia?
I’m not telling you what not to do, but a way to get to the point where you can do things. Avoiding things with fibromyalgia is a slippery slope. It reinforces how disabled you are.…