Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it is still widely misunderstood, especially in workplaces, schools, and legal settings. One of the most important facts many patients don’t realize is…
Fibromyalgia Research
Stay informed with the latest research on Fibromyalgia, including advancements in treatment, potential causes, and ongoing studies to improve patient care.
Unpredictable Life with Fibromyalgia: Why Planning Ahead Is a Challenge
Living with fibromyalgia means living with uncertainty. One day you may feel capable and optimistic, ready to tackle work, social plans, or personal goals. The next day, or even the next hour, your body may…
Fibromyalgia Pain Could Be Linked to Spinal Cord Dysfunction: New Research Findings
For decades, people living with fibromyalgia have been told the same frustrating story: “Your tests look normal.” X-rays appear clean. MRIs show nothing remarkable. Blood work rarely reveals clear inflammation. Yet the pain is real, widespread, relentless,…
7 Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Understanding the Most Frequently Reported Signs of This Chronic Condition Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although it does not show up on traditional imaging…
The 6 Stages of Fibromyalgia: Understanding How the Condition Progresses
Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it doesn’t follow a strict, predictable course for everyone, many patients describe their experience as moving through recognizable stages over time. Understanding these…
7 Surprising Facts About Fibromyalgia You Probably Didn’t Know About
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic illnesses. Often dismissed as “just pain,” it actually affects multiple systems in the body and can dramatically change daily life. While awareness has grown, many people, patients…
Fibromyalgia Linked to Gynecologic, Endocrine, and Autoimmune Disorders: What You Need to Know
Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood as “just widespread pain,” but research and patient experiences increasingly show that it rarely exists in isolation. Many people with fibromyalgia also live with gynecologic, endocrine, and autoimmune disorders, conditions that…
Spider Veins & Severe Pain with Fibromyalgia: Here’s Why They’re Connected
Many people living with fibromyalgia notice more than widespread pain and fatigue, they also see visible changes in their skin, such as spider veins, along with deep, burning, or aching pain in the same areas.…
Do Loud Noises Make Fibromyalgia Worse?
Understanding Sound Sensitivity and Pain Flares For many people living with fibromyalgia, pain doesn’t come only from muscles and joints. Everyday sensory experiences, like bright lights, strong smells, and especially loud noises, can significantly worsen…
15 Ways to Describe What Fibromyalgia Feels Like
Making an invisible illness easier for others to understand Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood because it doesn’t show up on X-rays, scans, or blood tests. Yet for the millions of people living with it, the pain…