Introduction Fibromyalgia does not present in the same way for everyone. Some people experience it primarily as widespread muscle pain, while others struggle more with fatigue, sleep disruption, or cognitive difficulties. Because of this variability,…
By: Dr Alex Robber When I go to the physician, there are two things I fear: step on the scale and taking my blood pressure. My problem with the scale is nothing but vanity. I…
Living With Fibromyalgia Without Losing Your Sense of Capability Fibromyalgia can change how the body feels, how energy moves through the day, and how predictable life becomes. For many women, it brings a mix of…
When Something Simple Becomes Surprisingly Difficult For most people, getting dressed is a quick, automatic part of the day. But for someone living with fibromyalgia, dressing can sometimes feel like a physically uncomfortable, exhausting, or…
By: Dr Alex Robber It’s cold and flu season again. And if you’re living with fibromyalgia, you can particularly try this time of year. That’s because two of the most prevalent symptoms of fibromyalgia are…
By: Dr Alex Robber If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may have had several first-hand stereotypes about the disorder. One persistent misconception is that mostly middle-aged or older individuals are affected by fibromyalgia…
By: Dr Alex Robber Many of us in the morning are having difficulty getting out of bed. And if you have the chronic and painful disease known as fibromyalgia, you can multiply several times that…
Why Fibromyalgia Symptoms Can Feel “Strange” or Hard to Explain Fibromyalgia is often associated with widespread pain and fatigue, but many of its symptoms go far beyond what people expect from a chronic pain condition.…
By: Dr Alex Robber Soaking in warm water is one of the oldest forms of alternative therapy, and there is good reason why the test of time has stood for this practice. Research has demonstrated…
By: Dr Alex Robber You are not alone if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and have digestive problems on top of it. Studies have discovered more gastrointestinal (GI) issues for individuals with RA than for…