Fibromyalgia is widely known for its chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction, but its impact on mental health is often overlooked. Many individuals with fibromyalgia also experience mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and mood…
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
26 Silly Things People Forgot About Because of Fibro Fog That Will Make You Laugh and Relate
26 Silly Things People Forgot About Because of Fibro Fog Fibromyalgia can come with a long list of symptoms, but one of the most frustrating—and often unexpectedly funny—is fibro fog. This mental cloudiness can make…
Why This Type of Weather May Be the Best for People With Fibromyalgia, According to Experience
The Best Weather for People With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a complex condition, marked by chronic pain, fatigue, and sensitivity to a wide range of triggers—including the weather. For many people living with fibromyalgia, the environment…
What I Really Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up Might Surprise You
What I Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up There’s a moment when the words leave my mouth and I brace myself for the response. I say, “I’m having a fibro flare-up,” and…
Dear Doctor: The 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Fibromyalgia Patient
Dear Doctor: What Not to Say to Me and Other Fibromyalgia Patients Dear doctor, we understand your job isn’t easy. We know you face long hours, mounting pressure, and endless patient charts. But we also…
The Double Burden: What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia
What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia To be an empath is to feel the emotions of others as if they are your own. To live with fibromyalgia is to endure chronic, often…
The Pain Doesn’t Fade: Why I Haven’t ‘Gotten Used to’ My Fibromyalgia After All These Years
Why I Haven’t ‘Gotten Used to’ My Fibromyalgia When people hear that I’ve been living with fibromyalgia for years, their reaction is often rooted in misunderstanding. They assume that with time, I must have adjusted…
The Overlooked Warning Sign: When Brain Fog Strikes Before Your Fibro Diagnosis
When the Brain Fog Comes Before Your Fibro Diagnosis Before the widespread pain, before the chronic fatigue, and before any doctor uttered the word fibromyalgia, there was brain fog. Not a little forgetfulness, not occasional…
Overdoing Exercise: A Root Cause of Fibromyalgia Flare-Ups
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, and sensitivity to stimuli. While exercise is often recommended as a management strategy, overdoing exercise can actually become a…
Heart Palpitations in Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli. However, many people with fibromyalgia also experience heart palpitations, which can be alarming and uncomfortable. Heart palpitations feel like rapid,…