When Caregiving and Abuse Go Together for People With Fibromyalgia When caregiving and abuse go together for people with fibromyalgia, the pain goes far beyond physical symptoms. Fibromyalgia, with its invisible and often misunderstood effects,…
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Shattering Assumptions: 11 Truths About Living With Fibromyalgia in Your 20s
When People Think I’m ‘Too Young’ to Have Fibromyalgia in My 20s When people think I’m “too young” to have fibromyalgia in my 20s, it reveals a deep misunderstanding about chronic illness and who it…
Pushing Past the Breaking Point: What Happened When I Worked a Physical Job With Fibromyalgia
There’s a kind of pride that comes from doing hard work. Whether it’s lifting, standing, moving, or fixing, physical jobs require strength, stamina, and determination. But what happens when your body no longer plays by…
Through Unseen Eyes: What the Doctor Who Evaluated Me for Social Security Should Have Done Differently
The day of a Social Security disability evaluation is often filled with anxiety. It’s a moment where years of symptoms, personal hardship, and complex medical history are distilled into a brief appointment with a stranger.…
Balancing the Unseen: What It’s Like Living With Fibromyalgia and Acting as Caregiver to 2 Seniors
Living with fibromyalgia is a full-time experience. The pain, the fatigue, the mental fog—it all demands constant management. But for those who also serve as caregivers, especially to aging parents or elderly loved ones, life…
The Hidden Road: Finding a Way Through in Life With Fibromyalgia When the Map Keeps Changing
Living with fibromyalgia often feels like navigating an invisible maze with no clear route forward. The path is rarely linear. There are unexpected twists, days when your body betrays your best intentions, and moments when…
Breaking the Silence: Let’s Bust These 5 Myths About Fibromyalgia That Are Holding Us Back
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions in the world today. While millions of people live with this chronic illness, myths and misinformation continue to cloud public understanding and even affect patient care.…
Weather Changes Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Impact of Climate on Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most frequently reported triggers of fibromyalgia flare-ups is weather changes. Many individuals with fibromyalgia experience worsening pain, fatigue,…
Surprising Truth About My ‘Better’ Days With Fibromyalgia: A Personal Look Into the Pain-Free Illusion
What My ‘Better’ Days With Fibromyalgia Are Like On the surface, a “better” day with fibromyalgia might look like a day of normalcy—maybe even productivity. From the outside, it might seem as though the pain…
Behind the Quiet Battle: What Those of Us With Fibromyalgia Have to Deal With Every Day
What Those of Us With Fibromyalgia Have to Deal With What those of us with fibromyalgia have to deal with goes far beyond what most people see. On the surface, we may appear fine—dressed, smiling,…