Clavicle and shoulder pain are among the most common, persistent, and distressing symptoms reported by people living with fibromyalgia. For many, the pain is not just occasional soreness—it is deep, burning, stabbing, tight, or crushing…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Fibromyalgia and Ankle Pain
It is not so uncommon to experience fibromyalgia and ankle pain. Although it might not be one of your first symptoms when living with fibromyalgia, you might find that you start experiencing pain in one…
Temperature Dysregulation and Fibromyalgia
Do you feel like your internal thermostat is broken? You are certainly not alone. Temperature dysregulation is quite common in fibromyalgia. And yet, as warm-blooded animals, human beings are usually quite amazing. When our surrounding…
Paresthesia and Fibromyalgia – What’s the Connection?
Introduction Paresthesia is a term used to describe abnormal sensations in the body, most commonly experienced as tingling, numbness, burning, “pins and needles,” or a crawling sensation under the skin. It can appear in the…
Can Fibromyalgia Contribute to Eye Pain
It is important to note here that not all eye conditions are attributed to fibromyalgia, but some symptoms in the eyes and face can be exacerbated by fibromyalgia. I often say that fibromyalgia tends to…
Fibromyalgia and Blood Vessels – Is There a Connection?
Do you ever think about how fibromyalgia and blood vessels affect each other? Is there a connection? I often say that fibromyalgia is complex and affects multiple systems in the body. When you think about…
Hyperhidrosis and Fibromyalgia
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that involves excessive sweating that isn’t the result of physical exertion or exposure to intense heat. The sweating may impact the hands or feet, underarms and even the face. In order…
Fibromyalgia Pain and Weather – What You Need to Know
Many people living with fibromyalgia notice something unusual: their pain, fatigue, and stiffness seem to shift with the weather. A sudden drop in temperature, a humid day, or an approaching storm can feel like it…
The Nervous System and Fibromyalgia – How it Branches Out
Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition of widespread pain, fatigue, and sensory sensitivity, but that description only scratches the surface. At its core, fibromyalgia is deeply connected to how the nervous system processes information.…
Fibromyalgia and Skin Conditions– From Itching to Redness & Bruising
Sometimes fibromyalgia and skin conditions that cannot be explained cause even more issues for someone already suffering other common symptoms of fibromyalgia. We know that when asked what fibromyalgia is, most people will say that…