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…
Fibromyalgia: Work and Disability Written by Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhDMedically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, 5 min read Many people with fibromyalgia continue to work full or part time. But the chronic pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia often make working very difficult. If you are employed, it’s important to learn about managing fibromyalgia…
Get Better Sleep When You Have Fibromyalgia Written by Julie CanterMedically Reviewed 3 min read Enough of the right kind of sleep can help ease the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia. Problem is, that’s among the hardest things to do. One explanation for trouble sleeping is that, with fibromyalgia, the normal order of…
Written by Julie CanterMedically Reviewed by David Zelman, 4 min read Fibromyalgia goes beyond pain. It can also affect your thinking ability, a symptom called fibro fog, and your energy level, leaving you with extreme fatigue. Even though you feel these symptoms, they aren’t visible, and there aren’t any tests that can measure…
Being Overweight Can Make Your Fibromyalgia Pain Worse. Here’s What Doctors Say You Can Do About It. If you have from fibromyalgia, you don’t need us to tell you how difficult it is to deal with the widespread pain, fatigue, and — depending on the severity of your condition — cognitive confusion and impairment. And…
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…
Fibromyalgia is not all in your head, new research confirms Researchers discover a rational source of pain in the skin of patients with fibromyalgia Peer-Reviewed Publication Integrated Tissue Dynamics (INTIDYN) FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail Schematic of Blood Flow Regulation to the Skin image: This schematic illustrates the organization of blood vessels and the regulation…
What Causes Fibromyalgia Rash and What Can You Do. Dr Lusine Badalian Fibromyalgia rash can be a frustrating symptom of fibromyalgia, though it’s not common and not the main one. With its exact cause still unknown, proper diagnosis is key to the right treatment. fibromyalgia rash Contents What Is Fibromyalgia Rash? Causes of…
How Do You Know If You Have Fibromyalgia? 7 Signs You Should Seek Treatment Keep reading for a few symptoms of fibromyalgia that can indicate that you need to talk to a doctor. If you find yourself asking “how do I know if I have fibromyalgia,” you’re not alone. Every year, 10 million people in…