People with Fibromyalgia May Be More Sensitive to Heat and Sound, Study Finds BY Barbara Brody Many researchers believe nervous system issues are what cause people with fibromyalgia to be hypersensitive to pain. Now, new research suggests these problems may also cause hypersensitivity to heat and sound. People with fibromyalgia are…
How Fibromyalgia Affects Your Weight and What You Can Do About It By Nicole Medical Review by Andrea Chadwick, M.D., M.Sc., FASA | Last Updated: December 2025 Key Takeaways Fibromyalgia has been shown in some studies to be associated with weight fluctuations or obesity; many people with fibro report weight gain or challenges maintaining…
Fibromyalgia Tender Points Explained: Mapping the Pain & Finding Relief Dr. Steven Lu, FRACGP Medically Reviewed byDr. Steven Lu, FRACGP Written by Lucie Bradley What are fibromyalgia tender points? Where are these tender points on the body? Diagnosing fibromyalgia with tender points What can make tender pain points worse? Treating fibromyalgia…
Ginger water: the healthiest drink to burn all the fat in the abdomen, neck, arms, back and thighs! They call it natural morphine because it removes muscle, joint, rheumatic pain 3-Ingredient Ginger Lemon Water INGREDIENTS: 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced Juice of 1 lemon 1 liter of…
Childhood abuse and health outcomes in patients with fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional exploratory study of the moderating effects of pain catastrophizing and mindfulness Childhood abuse has been linked to poorer health outcomes in individuals with fibromyalgia (FM), and this relationship may be affected by cognitive processes such as pain catastrophizing and mindfulness. Objective This study…
Does Fibromyalgia Get Worse With Age? How to Manage Symptoms Fibromyalgia doesn’t necessarily worsen with age, but symptoms may change. Learn about effective strategies and treatments to manage fibromyalgia. Does Fibromyalgia Get Worse With Age? How to Manage Symptoms Miljan Zivkovic/Adobe Stock Medically Reviewed byBeth Biggee, MD Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-term) disorder defined by…
Lady Gaga explains how fibromyalgia lets her ‘connect with people who have it’ Lady Gaga is one of the most influential musicians in the industry despite suffering from a painful chronic illness. The singer revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder where a person experiences widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep…
How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD Salk scientists uncover a key neural circuit in mice that gives pain its emotional punch, opening new doors for treating fibromyalgia, migraine, and PTSD. Summary: What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a…
Is Fibromyalgia A Long Term Disability? Written by S. Riemer chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia disability Those with fibromyalgia know how difficult daily living can be: coping with debilitating chronic pain, ending up exhausted for days from light activities, struggling to concentrate enough to complete even simple tasks. Many people suffering from fibromyalgia find themselves unable…
“Live One Day in My Body”: Lady Gaga on the Deep Rage of Fibromyalgia Disbelief 🎗️ “I get so irritated by people who don’t believe my fibromyalgia chronic illness is real—I dare them to live in my body for one day.” To every single Spoonie who has ever had your reality questioned by a doctor,…