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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, irregular, or pounding heartbeats and can create anxiety, dizziness, or shortness of breath. While these episodes may not always signal a serious heart condition, they can significantly impact a fibromyalgia patient’s quality of life. This article explores the link between…

Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and nervous system dysfunction. However, many people with fibromyalgia also experience irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)—a sensation that the heart is skipping beats, beating too fast, or fluttering unpredictably. While these heart rhythm disturbances can be concerning, they are not always linked to heart disease. Instead, they may result from autonomic nervous system dysfunction, stress, medication side effects, or fibromyalgia-related physiological changes. This article explores the…

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. While fibromyalgia is often linked to issues such as low blood pressure, dizziness, and autonomic dysfunction, some patients report experiencing high blood pressure (hypertension). Although high blood pressure is not a direct symptom of fibromyalgia, research suggests that the nervous system, stress levels, chronic pain, and certain medications may contribute to an increase in…

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and sleep disturbances. While fibromyalgia is often linked to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, some patients also experience abnormally low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure in fibromyalgia can cause dizziness, fatigue, fainting, and brain fog, making everyday activities more challenging. While hypotension is not always recognized as a primary fibromyalgia symptom, it is often associated with dysautonomia,…

Fibromyalgia is a complex and multisystem disorder known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. However, many people with fibromyalgia also experience chronic postnasal drip—a condition in which mucus from the nasal passages drips down the back of the throat, causing irritation, coughing, and congestion. While postnasal drip is often linked to allergies, sinus infections, or environmental triggers, fibromyalgia patients may experience persistent nasal and throat issues without an obvious cause. This raises the…

Fibromyalgia is widely known for causing chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. However, many individuals with fibromyalgia also report experiencing frequent infections, such as sinus infections, respiratory illnesses, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. While fibromyalgia itself is not classified as an autoimmune disease, it appears to have a profound impact on the immune system, potentially increasing susceptibility to recurrent infections. This article explores the relationship between fibromyalgia and recurrent infections, including possible causes, common…

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition primarily associated with chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. However, many individuals with fibromyalgia also report that their cuts, bruises, and injuries take significantly longer to heal compared to others. This slow healing process can be frustrating and may contribute to prolonged discomfort, higher risk of infections, and delayed recovery from injuries or surgeries. In this article, we will explore why slow healing occurs in fibromyalgia, the potential causes, and…