Fibromyalgia does not only affect the person diagnosed. It quietly and persistently reshapes the lives of spouses, parents, children, siblings, and close friends. While fibromyalgia is often discussed in terms of pain, fatigue, and medical…
Fibromyalgia Research
Stay informed with the latest research on Fibromyalgia, including advancements in treatment, potential causes, and ongoing studies to improve patient care.
Your Typical Bras Can Cause Chest Pain: Here’s How to Find One That’s More Comfortable When You Have Fibromyalgia
For many people living with fibromyalgia, chest pain is one of the most frightening and misunderstood symptoms. It can feel sharp, tight, burning, or crushing. It can mimic heart related pain and send waves of…
Managing Pain Through Prescriptions: 14 Powerful Gadgets That Reduce Side Effects and Restore Daily Comfort
Managing pain through prescriptions is a reality for millions of people living with chronic illness, nerve disorders, autoimmune conditions, and long term injuries. Prescription medications can be lifesaving, yet they often come with unwanted side…
With Fibromyalgia, Planning Ahead Feels Impossible: Do You Often Have to Cancel Last Minute?
Living with fibromyalgia means living with uncertainty. It means waking up each day not knowing how your body will feel, how much energy you will have, or whether pain will allow you to function beyond…
Challenges of Weight Loss for People with Fibromyalgia
For many people, weight loss is already a difficult journey that requires patience, consistency, and physical effort. For those living with fibromyalgia, the challenge can feel overwhelming and, at times, nearly impossible. Chronic pain, exhaustion,…
8 Facts About Fibromyalgia Everyone Should Know About
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic illnesses in modern medicine. It affects millions of people worldwide, yet it is still often dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood by society, employers, families, and even some healthcare…
Fibromyalgia Patients Who Need Surgery for Other Issues: Here Is How You Can Cope Afterwards
For people living with fibromyalgia, surgery can feel especially frightening. Even when the procedure is unrelated to fibromyalgia, the condition influences how the body experiences pain, stress, fatigue, and recovery. Fibromyalgia patients who need surgery…
The Daily Struggle of Living With Fibromyalgia: You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through
Living with fibromyalgia is a daily challenge that most people never see. From the outside, a person with fibromyalgia may appear fine, capable, and functional. On the inside, however, they may be battling relentless pain,…
15 Mistakes That Can Trigger Fibromyalgia Flare UpsCommon Missteps That Make Fibromyalgia Symptoms Worse
Living with fibromyalgia often feels like walking through a landscape filled with hidden tripwires. One wrong step, one small misjudgment, and suddenly the pain surges, fatigue crashes in, and the body feels like it has…
10 Things That Surprised Me About Fibromyalgia and the Many Unseen Problems It Brings
Before fibromyalgia entered my life, I thought I understood chronic illness. I believed pain was pain, tiredness was tiredness, and rest would always restore the body. I assumed doctors had clear answers and treatments for…