For many women, fibromyalgia seems to appear suddenly—often after a major physical or emotional event. One pattern that has drawn increasing attention is the connection between gynecological surgeries, such as hysterectomy, and the onset or worsening of…
Why the Scariest Parts of Fibromyalgia Affect Everyone Differently Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition of chronic, widespread pain—but for those living with it, the reality is far more complex. No two people experience…
Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms a person can experience. The moment pain tightens across the chest, radiates into the arms, or triggers shortness of breath, fear takes over. For people living…
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic illnesses in modern medicine. Despite affecting millions of people worldwide, it is often dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood by society—and sometimes even by healthcare professionals. For those living…
How Gut Health, Diarrhea, and Probiotics Are Connected For many people living with fibromyalgia, pain doesn’t stop at muscles and joints. Digestive issues—especially chronic diarrhea, bloating, and stomach discomfort—are surprisingly common and often make fibromyalgia…
When people hear the words chronic pain, they often imagine ongoing physical discomfort—aches that linger or flare-ups that refuse to fade. But for millions of people living with conditions like fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses, pain…
Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood chronic illnesses. Despite affecting millions of people worldwide, it’s often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or reduced to “just pain.” In reality, fibromyalgia is a complex neurological condition that impacts the…
Fibromyalgia is widely known for causing widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog—but many people are surprised to learn that it can also affect the skin. For some, skin issues are mild and occasional. For others, they…
Many people living with fibromyalgia notice bruises appearing on their arms, legs, or other parts of the body without any clear injury. These bruises can be alarming—especially when they are painful, slow to heal, or…
When Lady Gaga released her Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, many viewers expected a behind-the-scenes look at fame, creativity, and life on tour. What they didn’t expect was a raw, unfiltered portrayal of life with fibromyalgia—a chronic pain…