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…
Fibromyalgia Research
Stay informed with the latest research on Fibromyalgia, including advancements in treatment, potential causes, and ongoing studies to improve patient care.
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,…
The Healer Who Heard Me: A Letter to the Doctor Who Taught Me How to Live With Fibromyalgia Pain
To the Doctor Who Taught Me How to Live With Fibromyalgia Pain To the doctor who taught me how to live with fibromyalgia pain, thank you. You did more than diagnose a complex and misunderstood…
Defying the Darkness: Why I Won’t Allow Fibromyalgia Pain to Take Away My Dreams
I Won’t Allow Fibromyalgia Pain to Take Away My Dreams I won’t allow fibromyalgia pain to take away my dreams—not because it’s easy, but because my dreams are part of what keep me alive. Fibromyalgia…