Fibromyalgia is often called an “invisible illness” for a reason. Many people live with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis—sometimes being told their pain is stress, aging, or “all in their head.” The truth is, fibromyalgia…
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Does Fibromyalgia Cause Random Marks on Your Body?
43 Symptoms You Should Be Aware Of If you live with fibromyalgia, you already know that symptoms don’t always follow logical rules. Pain can appear without warning, fatigue can feel overwhelming, and new physical changes…
How Does Obesity Impact Fibromyalgia?
Plus Practical Tips to Lose Weight Effectively Living with fibromyalgia is challenging on its own—but when obesity is also part of the picture, symptoms can become even harder to manage. Research and patient experiences consistently…
What Causes Foot Cramps in Fibromyalgia?
Here’s What to Know About Fibromyalgia Foot Pain Foot cramps are a frustrating and often painful symptom many people with fibromyalgia experience. They can strike suddenly, disrupt sleep, limit mobility, and make even simple activities…
How Bras Can Cause Costochondritis Chest Pain
A Common Symptom of Fibromyalgia — and How to Manage It Chest pain is one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. For people living with fibromyalgia, however, chest pain is often misunderstood,…
15 Triggers to Avoid If You Have Fibromyalgia
These Common Factors Can Make Pain Much Harder to Manage Living with fibromyalgia often feels unpredictable. One day your symptoms are manageable, and the next, pain and fatigue flare without warning. While fibromyalgia itself isn’t…
The 7 Stages of Fibromyalgia: What Many People Go Through
Fibromyalgia doesn’t usually arrive all at once. For many people, it unfolds gradually—physically, emotionally, and mentally. While everyone’s experience is unique, there are common patterns that many people recognize as they move through life with…
What Causes Stiff Person Syndrome?
A Fibromyalgia Connection You Should Know Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare, often misunderstood neurological condition marked by progressive muscle stiffness, painful spasms, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, or emotional…
Can Fibromyalgia Cause Persistent Chest Pain?
Chest pain is one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. For individuals living with fibromyalgia, persistent chest pain can be both frightening and confusing—especially when it mimics signs of heart disease. The…
Every Symptom of Fibromyalgia Is as Real as It Gets
8 Real Symptoms of Fibromyalgia You Must Know About Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood, minimized, or dismissed—but for the millions of people living with it, the symptoms are deeply real, disruptive, and life-altering. Because many symptoms…