Introduction One of the most common questions among people living with fibromyalgia is, “When did your symptoms first begin?” The answers vary widely. Some people remember experiencing unexplained aches and overwhelming fatigue as teenagers, while…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Why Is Fibromyalgia So Poorly Understood by the Medical World?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Millions of people around the world live with persistent pain, overwhelming fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties,…
How come the Doctors say that patients who claimed to have fibromyalgia were just unhappy in their lives?
Maybe the doctor you followed some patients with the presumptive diagnosis of fibromyalgia. And maybe after years of following them, and checking for objective signs of disease- lab abnormalities, physical changes, etc. your doctor never found anything…
I’m 22 and Considering Getting a Cane for Days When My Fibromyalgia Flares Up
Introduction Living with fibromyalgia at any age presents unique challenges, but being diagnosed in your twenties can come with an additional layer of misunderstanding. Many people associate mobility aids such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs…
Why Isn’t Fibromyalgia Taken More Seriously?
Introduction Fibromyalgia affects millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals living with the condition continue to face skepticism, misunderstanding, and delayed diagnosis. Despite decades of medical research and recognition by major health organizations, fibromyalgia is…
What does Fibro Fog feel like in Fibromyalgia?
Like you have the flu constantly. Affecting your concentration and memory. And the pain itself is very distracting and tiring. Generally just feeling physically tired all the time. Sometimes worse than others. Numerous fibromyalgia symptoms…
Do you find it difficult to solve problems when your Fibromyalgia Flares up?
I have lived with Fibromyalgia for 30 years. The answers to this question are true and help to explain some of the new symptoms I’m experiencing. For example, when I stand up, I’m dizzy and…
Is Central Sensitization the same as Fibromyalgia?
Let’s remember that despite all of our great science, we don’t fully understand either central sensitization or fibromyalgia. So the question is cute but unanswerable. Central sensitization means that there is altered processing of sensation…
Why is it that every sufferer that I’ve met that has fibromyalgia also has a controlling personality or bipolar problem, including me?
As research continues to uncover the biological mechanisms behind fibromyalgia, there is growing hope for more effective treatments and greater public acceptance. Taking fibromyalgia seriously means acknowledging both the science and the lived experiences of…
What are ways to ease discomfort from Fibromyalgia while Pregnant?
I’ve had two difficult pregnancies. Two boys were born healthy This is going to sound awful. It hurts just to say it. It’s the silver bullet, though, against fibromyalgia. Exercise. Don’t stop reading yet. You…