I have Fibromyalgia. My father drank heavily in the 1960s and both my parents smoked tobacco when I was conceived. As a child, I frequently had strep throat, bronchitis, and even pneumonia. Even at 2…
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What Percent of Fibromyalgia Patients Don’t Respond to Any of the Commonly Used Medicines?
Introduction One of the most frequently asked—and also most difficult—questions about fibromyalgia treatment is: what percentage of patients do not respond to medications? It’s a natural question, especially for people who have tried multiple prescriptions…
How Would You Decide if a Diagnosis Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia?
Introduction Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), and Fibromyalgia are two complex, long-term conditions that are often discussed together—and frequently confused. That confusion is understandable. Both conditions are invisible, both involve…
Is there a link between Fibromyalgia and Alien Abduction?
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2015 and have been finding ways to keep going! Well, let’s look at this logically. When a person goes missing alien abduction is not on the police’s mind. At…
When you Got Fibromyalgia?
The brief answer is that in 2002 I was 33 and I took up running again after a four-year absence due to a ruptured disk that needed surgery to fix. When I began to run…
When and how did you realize your first Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
In 2003 I started to have pain in the muscles of my legs. A doctor’s visit found nothing wrong. As time went on I started to feel pain in other muscles. Down my back, back…
How Fibromyalgia Sufferers Can Start Strength Training
Introduction Strength training is often associated with building muscle, improving athletic performance, or changing physical appearance. But for someone living with fibromyalgia, strength training can serve a very different and much more important purpose: improving…
Why was I Hiding Fibromyalgia the Person I have Become?
Story of Fibromyalgia Warrior Recently I was looking at my social media accounts I came across accounts that I had chosen to hide either my content from. As I looked down the list I realized that many of…
Struggled for Social Security Disability with Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Introduction Applying for Social Security Disability benefits for Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is often described by patients as one of the most difficult and emotionally exhausting…
Big Battles Because of Chronic Pain When Little Things Happen
Introduction Chronic pain is not only a physical experience—it reshapes how a person processes stress, emotion, and everyday interaction. One of the most misunderstood aspects of living with persistent pain is how small, seemingly insignificant…