Dear Doctor: What Not to Say to Me and Other Fibromyalgia Patients Dear doctor, we understand your job isn’t easy. We know you face long hours, mounting pressure, and endless patient charts. But we also…
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Raise awareness about Fibromyalgia by understanding its symptoms, impact, and the importance of support for those living with this chronic condition.
Knowing When to Walk Away: The Hard Truth About Breaking Up With Your Doctor
When It’s Time to ‘Break Up’ With Your Doctor In theory, your doctor should be your partner in health—someone who listens, respects, and supports your journey toward wellness. But in reality, not all doctor-patient relationships…
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 is to endure chronic, often…
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 time, I must have adjusted…
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 lanyard. I’m carrying the invisible…
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 a little forgetfulness, not occasional…
The Unseen Agony: Real Pain and ‘Explosive’ Brains in Fibromyalgia
Introduction: The Hidden Battle of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Many who suffer from it describe an overwhelming sensation of pain, as if their brain is…
Fibromyalgia: From Fiction to Fact and to the Future
Introduction: The Journey of Fibromyalgia from Doubt to Discovery Fibromyalgia has long been shrouded in mystery, controversy, and misunderstanding. Once dismissed as a psychological condition or even an illusion, it is now recognized as a…
Fibromyalgia and Diet: Comparing Mediterranean, Vegan, Hypocaloric, Low FODMAP, and Gluten-Free Diets
Introduction: The Role of Diet in Fibromyalgia Management Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. While there is no cure, many patients explore dietary changes to alleviate symptoms…
Fibromyalgia Research Suppressed: Is a Cure Closer Than We Think?
Introduction: The Hidden Truth About Fibromyalgia Research Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and controversial illnesses in modern medicine. Despite decades of research, there is…