The Double Burden: What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia
What It’s Like to Be an Empath With Fibromyalgia To be an empath is to feel the emotions of others as if they are your own. To live with fibromyalgia…
The Pain Doesn’t Fade: Why I Haven’t ‘Gotten Used to’ My Fibromyalgia After All These Years
Why I Haven’t ‘Gotten Used to’ My Fibromyalgia When people hear that I’ve been living with fibromyalgia for years, their reaction is often rooted in misunderstanding. They assume that with…
The Unspoken Weight of Wearing My Disability Blue Badge on the Train
How It Feels to Wear My Disability Blue Badge on the Train When I board a train wearing my disability blue badge, I'm not just carrying a plastic card or…
The Overlooked Warning Sign: When Brain Fog Strikes Before Your Fibro Diagnosis
When the Brain Fog Comes Before Your Fibro Diagnosis Before the widespread pain, before the chronic fatigue, and before any doctor uttered the word fibromyalgia, there was brain fog. Not…
What Exactly is Fibromyalgia? A Deep Dive into the Mystery of Chronic Widespread Pain
Introduction: The Puzzle of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. Often characterized by widespread…
Shedding Light on Fibromyalgia and Neuroinflammation: A New Understanding of Chronic Pain
Introduction: The Hidden Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Neuroinflammation Fibromyalgia has long been classified as a chronic pain disorder, but new research suggests that its origins may lie in the brain…
Spotlight on Stars: 10 Celebrities Sharing Their Fibromyalgia Journeys
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. Despite affecting millions globally, it often remains misunderstood. However, several high-profile individuals have openly…
The Latest Research on Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Diseases
Introduction Fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases have long been subjects of medical debate due to their overlapping symptoms and complex causes. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues,…
Effective Strategies for Managing Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues. Managing fibromyalgia requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach due to its complex…
The Role of Substance P: Elevated Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels in Fibromyalgia Patients
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. One of the intriguing aspects of fibromyalgia research involves the role of substance…