Unfortunately, many fibromyalgia sufferers experience at least one form of dysautonomia syndrome and it can be a very serious problem for them. What Happens with Dysautonomia Syndrome Your body is constantly working. It does a…
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When Fibromyalgia Makes Me Feel Like an Inadequate Mother
“I can only hope that I will continue to cope with it all as I do now.” My son is just over 2 years old. Anyone who has a toddler knows how much energy they…
10 Times Fibromyalgia Was Featured on a TV Show
Although fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 10 million Americans and three to six percent of the global population, it is rare to see the illness featured in popular media. Unfortunately, there are still many people (medical professionals included) who don’t believe…
Why Do People Get Confused? Fibromyalgia is Actually Not an Autoimmune Disease
You may have seen some conflicting information regarding fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. Some people will tell you it is considered to be an autoimmune disease, others will tell you it’s not. However, you must know…
10 Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out About Their Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, incurable condition that can cause a variety of symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States and between 3 to 6 percent of…
What Is It? Lupus or Fibromyalgia? What You Need to Know
Among all the syndromes of our days, there are two that excite a continuous fascination on researchers and doctors around the world: Lupus and Fibromyalgia. Both of these medical conditions have long been researched and on…
I’m Not Really Too Busy to See You, I Just Can’t Fake That I’m Not in Pain
It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday night, and I’m in bed. With my husband and dogs right beside me. Nothing new here, and honestly, most of our friends are probably doing the same thing, but…
The Self-Doubt That Creeps In With Fibromyalgia
One thing that continuously surprises me about fibromyalgia is self-doubt. We’ve all heard about fibromyalgia patients dealing with medical professionals who don’t believe their pain is real or who face disbelief from their friends and family around…
If You Support Fibromyalgia Awareness, You Should Have These Things
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common types of chronic pain disorders. It is estimated that more than 5 million people in the United States have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is destroying more and more lives each day. There is not enough…
To Everyone Who Lives Pain-Free, From a Girl With Chronic Pain
I didn’t ask for this and believe me, I don’t want it. I know you roll your eyes, even when you try and hide it. I know you think I’m exaggerating or being dramatic. But…