First of all, you haven’t changed. You’re the same person with the same condition, except now you have a label. I found that label very liberating because it showed me that I had a real…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Do You Know the Most Misunderstood Aspects of Living With Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Fibromyalgia is one of those conditions that is widely recognized by name but still deeply misunderstood in everyday life. Many people have heard of it, yet few truly understand what it feels like to…
Do You Know Someone Who Was Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia?
Introduction It is not uncommon to hear someone ask, “Do you know anyone who has fibromyalgia or polymyalgia?” These two conditions are often mentioned in conversations about chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue, especially among middle-aged…
Do you know back in the 1800s fibromyalgia is a psychiatric ailment condition?
Fibromyalgia was first described in the early 1800s. It was considered a psychiatric ailment for decades. It wasn’t until a study done in 1980 that doctors were able to identify it scientifically. I got sick…
Fibromyalgia Couples make Good Communication Difficult due to their Illness
Improving Communication The stresses brought by serious illness can make good communication difficult. To complicate matters, CFS and FM create the additional challenge of cognitive problems. Here are seven ideas for how to improve communication…
Evidence shows that Fibromyalgia and CFS put Couples under Stress
Fibromyalgia and CFS put couples under stress. This chapter offers strategies for addressing three problems faced by couples: sexual difficulties, strained communication, and caregiver burnout. Improving Intimacy When CFS or fibromyalgia enters a marriage, one…
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Back Pain or Is Another Health Condition the Reason for It?
Introduction Back pain is one of the most common symptoms reported by people living with fibromyalgia, but it is also one of the most confusing. Many individuals wonder whether fibromyalgia itself is responsible for the…
My Fibro Fog is Diagnose with Mental Illness
Experiencing Fibro fog can make you feel like you’re lost in a maze. You might feel confused, alone, frustrated, disoriented, bewildered, unclear, and adrift. Fibro fog can also affect your emotional well-being. Being unable to…
Struggled for Social Security Disability with Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Introduction Applying for Social Security Disability benefits for Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is often described by patients as one of the most difficult and emotionally exhausting…
Study Shows That Fibromyalgia (FM) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Mostly Occur Together
Introduction Fibromyalgia (FM) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are two chronic conditions that, at first glance, may seem unrelated. Fibromyalgia is primarily associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive difficulties. IBS, on…