Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death …From accidents, infections, and especially suicide, pooled data analysis suggests Regular physical and mental health monitoring warranted to minimise these risks Fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to a heightened risk of death as a result of vulnerability to…
Is Your Fibromyalgia Primary or Secondary? By Adrienne Dellwo Updated Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD Fibromyalgia can be primary, with no known trigger, or secondary, linked to another health condition. Primary fibromyalgia’s risk factors include age, gender, genes, infections, injuries, stress, and obesity. Fibromyalgia is treated with medications and self-care, but no…
Positive Attitude: What it is and what it isn’t… and why it makes a difference Positive Attitude:When Linda first began attending a fibromyalgia (FM) support group, she noticed that every month the two ladies conducting the meeting stressed the importance of having a positive attitude. Linda says her first reaction was, They’re crazy. How can…
Domestic Abuse Survivors Have Twice Risk of Fibromyalgia Ava Shypula had a difficult childhood growing up in communist Poland. She was physically abused by her father and was left home alone for hours, sometimes days at a time. Ava became chronically ill at a young age. “My symptoms began very early, almost as far…
Nearly 60% of Fibromyalgia Patients May Have a History of Being Abused A new study adds support to the theory that psychological stress might increase the risk of fibromyalgia and make symptoms worse. Lupus Risk and Childhood Abuse No one knows what causes fibromyalgia but some experts believe that stress may be a common…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread body pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues (often called “fibro fog”). Experts believe it stems from the brain and spinal cord processing pain signals abnormally, making you highly sensitive to pressure, touch, and temperature.Because fibromyalgia isn’t a tissue-destroying disease, it is completely invisible on typical X-rays or…
Foot Pain in Fibromyalgia About 50% of people with fibromyalgia report pain in one or both feet. Foot pain can make walking difficult and lead to more problems like back or hip pain. Soft, well-cushioned slippers and thick socks can help ease foot pain. Fibromyalgia can cause foot pain, affecting about half…
UPDATE: Interesting responses to my information post regarding research into Fibromyalgia. I had hoped it would provide hope to many struggling with this difficult disease. I also hoped that I had made clear that we are NOT to blame. If that support was not clear, or felt somehow critical and triggering, let me say it…
How Self-Care Can Help You Live More Fully With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Is Misunderstood, But It’s Real Medically Reviewed byThomas Rutledge, PhD To treat fibromyalgia, you need the right doctor, medication, and complementary therapies. An equally important piece in the fibromyalgia treatment toolbox: self-care. Self-care can mean different things to different people, but ultimately, it’s…
Real-World Analysis of Opioid Use in Patients With Fibromyalgia Presented at ASCP 2026 Author(s)Jessica Walters Listen Key Takeaways Retrospective analysis of Symphony Health closed claims required 3-year continuous coverage and identified 261,776 fibromyalgia patients in 2023–2024, predominantly female, mean age 52.3 years. Opioid exposure remained high across payers, affecting 40.2% of commercial/Medicare Advantage and…