(Most People Have No Idea) A chronic pain diagnosis changes everything, but not always in ways others can see. Once the appointments slow down and the paperwork settles, life doesn’t “go back to normal.” Instead,…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
Heightened Sense of Taste and Other Senses in Fibromyalgia
Here’s What Causes It Many people associate fibromyalgia primarily with chronic pain and fatigue. However, one of the lesser-known, and often surprising, features of fibromyalgia is heightened sensory sensitivity. This can include an intensified sense of…
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Overlap
Living with chronic pain is difficult enough, but for many people, it doesn’t come from just one condition. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia frequently coexist, and when they do, symptoms can become more intense, confusing, and harder to manage.…
Is Your Bra Causing You Pain?
Why Many People With Fibromyalgia Experience Chest Pain From Wearing Bras For many people, wearing a bra is a minor inconvenience at worst. But for those living with fibromyalgia, a bra can quickly become a source…
The Daily Struggles of Fibromyalgia: Living With a Condition That Has No Cure
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with no known cure. For those who live with it, life becomes less about “getting better” and more about learning how to survive, adapt, and endure, often silently. While the…
Fibromyalgia Flare-Up Triggers: 15 Common Ones to Avoid
Fibromyalgia flares can arrive suddenly, bringing intensified pain, crushing fatigue, brain fog, and sensory overload. While flares aren’t always preventable, many people notice clear patterns between certain triggers and symptom spikes. Understanding these triggers empowers…
To the Family Members of People With Fibromyalgia: How You Can Show Your Support
When someone you love lives with fibromyalgia, the effects ripple far beyond the person diagnosed. Spouses, parents, children, and close friends often find themselves confused, helpless, or unsure how to offer meaningful support. Fibromyalgia is…
The Worst Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
What People Say Is Truly Horrible to Experience Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood. Because it doesn’t show up on scans or blood tests, many people underestimate just how debilitating it can be. But those who live…
Thigh Pain in Fibromyalgia: What Causes It & How to Treat It
Thigh pain is a surprisingly common , and often misunderstood , symptom of fibromyalgia. For many people, it’s not just mild soreness but deep, aching, burning, or bruised-feeling pain that can make walking, standing, or…
Lymph Nodes & Swollen Glands in Fibromyalgia
Why They Swell & How to Treat Them Many people living with fibromyalgia report feeling tender, swollen lymph nodes or glands, especially in the neck, jaw, armpits, and groin. This symptom can be alarming, particularly because…