Demystifying Fibromyalgia: Is There a Test, and How Do You Manage It?

Medically Written and Verified Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause pain all over the body, in addition to fatigue, trouble sleeping, and emotional distress. People with fibromyalgia tend to be more sensitive to pain than those without it. Several symptoms can be experienced by people who suffer from fibromyalgia, including headaches, feeling “foggy,”… Continue reading Demystifying Fibromyalgia: Is There a Test, and How Do You Manage It?

5 Simple Ways to Differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis From Fibromyalgia

After waking up in the morning, you notice feeling exhausted despite getting a good night of rest. You also notice your joints are feeling more swollen and stiffer. Even your muscles feel a little achier than usual.  These symptoms may be related, or they could be completely separate. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia (FM) both… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis From Fibromyalgia

It’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!

At the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association, this year’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is themed CURE FM (Campaign for Understanding, Research & Education of Fibromyalgia), and many of our members are working to do just that. Beginning as early as January, our fibromyalgia members have worked together to order t-shirts, send letters to TV shows… Continue reading It’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!