Learn how Fibromyalgia is diagnosed, including key symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the tests used to rule out other conditions.
Introduction Fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility often occur together, creating a unique combination of chronic pain, fatigue, joint instability, and movement-related discomfort. When the knees are involved, this combination can become especially challenging because the knees…
Headaches are one of the hallmark symptoms of living with Fibromyalgia. Headaches can be debilitating and make everyday life seem almost impossible. But what is a Fibromyalgia headache and is the mystery surrounding them accurate?…
Introduction Fibromyalgia is often described as a condition that causes “pain all over the body,” but that simple phrase does not fully capture what people actually experience. The pain can feel deep, widespread, and unpredictable.…
With so much attention focused on the dangers of opioid painkillers, it’s easy to forget that even “safe” over-the-counter products carry some dangers. If you don’t think twice about reaching for a pill to relieve…
The Hidden Geography of Chronic Pain Care Living with fibromyalgia is challenging in any setting, but for people in rural communities, the struggle often extends far beyond the symptoms themselves. Accessing appropriate medical care can…
We’ve all had back pain from time to time. Maybe we lifted luggage that was too heavy, held a baby for too long or carried a backpack overloaded with books. Some aches and pain here…
Two-thirds of American women take acetaminophen for pregnancy’s aches and pains. But the medication might not be as harmless as previously thought. Research published in October online in JAMA Psychiatry shows that women who took…
When you’re in pain, you have one thing on your mind – please make it stop. Luckily there are many pain management options out there, some work faster than others, and some even have an…
Understanding a Pain Experience That Is Often Overlooked Chronic pain is difficult for anyone, but for Black women, the experience is often shaped by additional layers of complexity that go beyond the medical condition itself.…
Living With a Condition That Changes the Way the Body Experiences Everyday Life Fibromyalgia is more than just chronic pain. It is a condition that reshapes how the body feels, how the brain interprets sensations,…