Fibromyalgia Warriors: Stories of Strength & Support

Is fibromyalgia an autoimmune condition?

Autoimmune diseases happen when the body’s natural defense system cannot tell the difference between your own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells. There are…

chronicwoman 10/07/2022

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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…

chronicillness 10/07/2022

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Lena Dunham Talks About Her Battle with Fibromyalgia

Popular actress, writer, producer, and director, Lena Dunham, has recently revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia. Recently, the talented creator of the hit series, Girls, opened up about what it…

chronicwoman 10/07/2022

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Who does CRPS affect?

Previously known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is caused by an injury to the sympathetic nerves, resulting in severe pain. The condition can be catastrophic,…

chronicwoman 10/06/2022

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4 Conditions That Can Mimic Fibromyalgia

If you have symptoms that point to fibromyalgia but haven’t been diagnosed, you are not alone. Many people spend years working with doctors to rule out other diseases. That’s because…

chronicillness 10/06/2022

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What People With Fibromyalgia Wish They Could Tell You

Fibromyalgia affects about 5 to 6 million people in the United States, mostly women. Yet, so little is known about the condition and people with fibromyalgia often feel misunderstood. Here,…

chronicillness 10/05/2022

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What treatment is there for fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome of chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Although it is a chronic disease, fibromyalgia is not a progressive disease, meaning it will not usually worsen…

chronicwoman 10/05/2022

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Who’s At Risk for Fibromyalgia?

There’s a lot that’s not known about fibromyalgia. Doctors aren’t sure what causes it and why it affects certain people instead of others. But experts continue to learn about the…

chronicillness 10/04/2022

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8 Inspiring Reminders When Fighting Fibromyalgia Fatigue

Was this helpful? Living with fibromyalgia fatigue on a daily basis can really get you down and leave you struggling to find motivation. At times, it feels like there’s no…

chronicillness 10/03/2022

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How to Face the Day During a Fibromyalgia Flare

When you wake up in a fibromyalgia flare—with that feeling that you can’t move, as if a 500-pound weight has been dropped on you in your sleep—you can’t help but…

chronicillness 10/02/2022