Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic neurological pain condition that affects how the brain and spinal cord process pain and sensory signals. Instead of pain being linked to a clear injury or inflammation, the nervous system…
Fibromyalgia Tests
Learn about the tests and diagnostic methods used to identify Fibromyalgia, including blood tests and physical examinations to rule out other conditions.
The Truth About Fibromyalgia Tender Points
The phrase “tender points” isn’t something you hear every day. But if you have fibromyalgia, you may be familiar with those words. In fact, your doctor may have used tender points to diagnose you. What…
Fibromyalgia Pains and Allodynia in Fibromyalgia
Understanding the Nature of Pain in Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is best understood not as a condition of damaged muscles or joints, but as a disorder of how the nervous system processes pain. This distinction is important…
Fibromyalgia Cognitive Symptoms Study: Understanding Brain Fog, Research Insights, and Daily Impact
Understanding Fibromyalgia and Its Cognitive Dimension Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition primarily known for widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and heightened sensitivity to pressure. However, what is often less understood—and frequently more disruptive in daily life…
Fibromyalgia: Expectations vs reality
Back in the day. Like 20 years back in the day I had some expectations about what fibromyalgia is and then I learned the reality of what fibromyalgia is. We all have expectations of what…
Adolescents with Fibromyalgia Who Are Physically Active Report Lower Levels of Pain and Disability
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often associated with persistent, widespread pain, fatigue, and functional limitations that can significantly affect daily life. While it is commonly discussed in adults, it also occurs in adolescents, where it can interfere…
Fibromyalgia Assessments
Introduction Fibromyalgia assessments are often described as one of the most complex parts of diagnosing chronic pain conditions. Unlike many medical disorders that can be confirmed through blood tests, imaging scans, or biopsies, fibromyalgia relies…
When you have fibromyalgia
It is fibromyalgia awareness month once again. Remember fibromyalgia awareness day falls on May 12th. I’d like to start the month with a little fibromyalgia humor. Sadly, it is also all true. When you have…
What did you feel was diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
I can tell you for me it was a relief. I had symptoms for years but being undiagnosed is difficult. You have to deal with it all but have no treatment, no label, and no…
How Can I Explain Fibromyalgia?
Explaining fibromyalgia can feel surprisingly difficult, even for people who live with it every day. The condition does not show up clearly on standard medical scans, it does not follow a simple pattern, and it…