You’re sitting in the doctor’s office, being told you have an incurable illness. Maybe you have to leave your career, or pull back on your workload, with set accommodations. You can’t live up to being…
fibromyalgia symptoms
A detailed guide to understanding Fibromyalgia symptoms, early warning signs, and how they are diagnosed.
Finding Someone to Treat Fibromyalgia
It isn’t always easy to find someone to help you because there’s not just one type of doctor who treats fibromyalgia. But it’s important to find a doctor who understands your condition and will work…
Getting a Better Night’s Sleep With Fibromyalgia
A good night’s sleep is as important to your health as eating right and exercising regularly. That’s especially true when you have fibromyalgia. Getting enough quality sleep can ease the pain of this arthritis-related condition…
Who Treats CRPS and Fibromyalgia?
Chronic pain conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Fibromyalgia are often misunderstood, not because they are rare in terms of patient experience, but because they don’t fit neatly into a single medical specialty.…
The Emotional Effects of Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can affect you physically and emotionally. Fibromyalgia is stressful. The pain and stress of fibromyalgia raise your body’s level of cortisol, a stress hormone. Adjusting to the disease and finding treatments that…
Does the Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
Introduction Chronic pain is often described as an invisible condition that behaves unpredictably, shifting in intensity without an obvious cause. One of the most commonly reported influences on these fluctuations is the weather. Many people…
6 Tips for Coping With ‘Fibromyalgia Fog’
Managing Fibromyalgia’s Effects on the Brain Doctors often focus more on the physical symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as pain, fatigue, and stiffness. However, many people with the condition also have trouble focusing, concentrating, or thinking…
The Truth About Fibromyalgia Tender Points
The phrase “tender points” isn’t something you hear every day. But if you have fibromyalgia, you may be familiar with those words. In fact, your doctor may have used tender points to diagnose you. What…
Lena Dunham Talks About Her Battle with Fibromyalgia
Introduction Public conversations around chronic illness have become increasingly visible in recent years, especially as more celebrities speak openly about conditions that are often invisible or misunderstood. Among these voices, Lena Dunham has played a…
Who Does CRPS Affect? Understanding Its Relationship With Fibromyalgia
Introduction: Two Complex Chronic Pain Conditions Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia are two chronic pain conditions that often appear in discussions about invisible illness, long-term disability, and nervous system dysfunction. While they are…