What the Scariest Part of Chronic Illness Feels Like to Me When people think about chronic illness, they often picture pain, fatigue, or endless appointments. And yes, those are hard. But what they don’t see—the…
fibromyalgia pain
A comprehensive look at Fibromyalgia pain, its symptoms, triggers, and effective strategies to manage and alleviate discomfort.
What I Really Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up Might Surprise You
What I Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up There’s a moment when the words leave my mouth and I brace myself for the response. I say, “I’m having a fibro flare-up,” and…
Lady Gaga’s Unconventional Fibromyalgia Treatment Routine Revealed
Lady Gaga’s Unconventional Fibromyalgia Treatment Routine Revealed Lady Gaga, known for her dynamic performances and artistic versatility, has also been candid about her battle with fibromyalgia—a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive…
Alone With Pain: The Harsh Reality of Living Alone With Fibromyalgia
The Harsh Reality of Living Alone With Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia is hard enough—but facing it alone brings a whole new level of difficulty. The constant pain, fatigue, and unpredictability of the condition are made…
Dear Doctor: The 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Fibromyalgia Patient
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…
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…