Fibromyalgia Treatments: Effective Options to Manage Symptoms

Rediscovering Comfort: Fibromyalgia After 60 – Essential Tips for a Pain-Free Life

Introduction: Thriving Beyond Fibromyalgia After 60 Fibromyalgia after 60 often feels like an unexpected guest overstaying its welcome. For many seniors, managing chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms can become an everyday challenge. But life after 60 doesn’t have to be ruled by fibromyalgia. With mindful strategies, lifestyle changes, and self-awareness, seniors can experience greater comfort, strength, and joy. This article explores powerful yet practical tips designed specifically for managing fibromyalgia after 60 and reclaiming…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/05/202508/22/2025•0

Triumph Over CRPS: Stephanie Shares a Candid Testimonial of Her Remarkable Journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Introduction: Stephanie’s Story – Turning Pain into Power Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is often called the “suicide disease” because of its unrelenting and excruciating pain. But for Stephanie, her journey with CRPS became a story of resilience, hope, and transformation. In this exclusive testimonial, Stephanie opens up about her life-changing experience — from the devastating onset of symptoms to discovering strength she never knew she had. The Day Everything Changed: Stephanie’s First Encounter with…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/05/202508/22/2025•0

The Chaotic Trio: How POTS, Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Throw an Uninvited House Party in Your Body

Introduction: When Chronic Illnesses Crash the Party Without Warning Living with just one chronic illness is tough enough — but when Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) show up together, it feels like an uncontrollable house party raging inside your body. None of them were invited. None of them plan on leaving. And together, they turn daily life into a whirlwind of pain, exhaustion, and unpredictability. This article dives deep into…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/05/202508/22/2025•0

Breaking the Silence: My Bold Response to Anyone Who Medically Gaslights Me About Fibromyalgia

Introduction: The Power of Owning Your Truth with Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia is already a daily battle with chronic pain, fatigue, and unpredictable symptoms. But for many people, there is another layer of struggle — dealing with medical gaslighting. When doctors, nurses, or even friends dismiss or minimize fibromyalgia symptoms, it can feel like an invisible war on both body and mind. This article is a bold and unapologetic reflection for anyone who has ever…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/05/202508/22/2025•0

Veterans: Unlocking VA Benefits — How to Get Approved for Fibromyalgia as a Secondary Condition to PTSD

Introduction: A New Hope for Veterans Battling Fibromyalgia and PTSD Many veterans return from service carrying not only visible wounds but also invisible battles like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over time, some of these veterans begin experiencing chronic pain throughout their bodies — pain that doctors may later diagnose as fibromyalgia. What many veterans do not know is that fibromyalgia can be claimed as a secondary condition to PTSD under the Department of Veterans Affairs…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/05/202508/22/2025•0

Mood Disorders Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Hidden Connection

Fibromyalgia is widely known for its chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction, but its impact on mental health is often overlooked. Many individuals with fibromyalgia also experience mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and mood swings. This raises an important question: Does fibromyalgia cause mood disorders, or do mood disorders trigger fibromyalgia? Emerging research suggests that fibromyalgia plays a direct role in the development of mood disorders, rather than simply being a consequence of chronic…

by Dr Alex Robber•05/05/202508/22/2025•0

What Happened When I Was Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Will Change How You See People

When I’m Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Every time I pull into a disabled parking spot, I brace myself. Not for the walk into the building or the flare-up that made me need the space in the first place—but for the looks, the whispers, the judgment. Because I don’t “look sick.” And in a world that still struggles to understand invisible illness, that’s enough for some to assume I’m doing something…

by chronicillness•05/04/202508/22/2025•0

26 Silly Things People Forgot About Because of Fibro Fog That Will Make You Laugh and Relate

26 Silly Things People Forgot About Because of Fibro Fog Fibromyalgia can come with a long list of symptoms, but one of the most frustrating—and often unexpectedly funny—is fibro fog. This mental cloudiness can make simple tasks feel like solving a riddle. You forget words, misplace items, and sometimes even forget what you were doing mid-sentence. It’s a daily challenge, but it also brings moments of humor that only those who’ve experienced it truly understand.…

by chronicillness•05/04/202508/22/2025•0

7 Surprising Truths When Celebrities Talk About Chronic Illness That Everyday Spoonies Know Too Well

When Celebrities Talk About Chronic Illness, Don’t Forget About Everyday Spoonies When celebrities talk about chronic illness, headlines follow. Social media buzzes. Interviews go viral. For a brief moment, the world listens. But as the attention fades, what remains for the millions of people who live daily with invisible conditions? These individuals, known lovingly in the chronic illness community as “spoonies,” are often left behind in the narrative, quietly managing symptoms, navigating medical systems, and…

by chronicillness•05/04/202508/22/2025•0

10 Eye-Opening Lessons I Learned When My Mother-in-Law Said, ‘I Hope You Feel Better Soon’

What I Realized When My Mother-in-Law Said, “I Hope You Feel Better Soon” There are some phrases that float past us so often they become background noise. “Take care.” “Feel better.” “Let me know if you need anything.” But every so often, one of these phrases lands with weight. That’s what happened when my mother-in-law quietly said, “I hope you feel better soon.” It was a simple statement, but it revealed far more than sympathy.…

by chronicillness•05/04/202508/22/2025•0