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Fibromyalgia: what is it?

Fibromyalgia: what is it?


Many people ask me what Fibro is. 

Honestly, I think that when we have it, and know so many others with it, it’s easy to forget that not everyone understands the basics of Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is a condition that causes pain all over the body.

The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek words for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). S
o yes, fibromyalgia literally means “pain in the muscles and fibrous tissues.” But that definition barely scratches the surface.


Fibromyalgia Is a Whole-Body Experience

Fibromyalgia syndrome (often shortened to fibro, FM, or FMS) affects the nervous system and how the brain processes pain signals. It’s long-term, unpredictable, and often invisible. Symptoms can vary from day to day, and flare-ups may come without warning.

Common symptoms include:

  • Sleep disturbances and waking unrefreshed

  • Cognitive issues (“fibro fog”)—trouble with memory, focus, and word recall

  • Fatigue that feels bone-deep and unrelenting

  • Temperature sensitivity

  • Morning stiffness and muscle tenderness

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Painful menstrual cycles

  • Numbness or tingling in hands and feet

  • Restless legs syndrome

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Sensory overload, anxiety, and mood shifts

  • a variety of other symptoms 

And that’s just the beginning. Many people also experience jaw pain (TMJ), bladder issues, and overlapping conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome or autoimmune disorders.


What Makes Fibro So Complex?

According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia is a neurologic chronic health condition. It’s not caused by inflammation or joint damage, but by changes in how the brain and spinal cord interpret pain and non-pain signals. This means even light pressure or mild exertion can feel overwhelming.

Symptoms often fluctuate:

  • One week, pain might be everywhere.

  • The next, it might settle in your shoulders, hips, or hands.

  • Triggers can include stress, illness, weather changes, or seemingly nothing at all.

There’s no cure yet, but there are ways to manage symptoms even though it can be challenging—through pacing, gentle movement, sleep support, and emotional validation.

According to the American College of Rheumatology Fibromyalgia is a neurologic chronic health condition that causes pain all over the body and other symptoms. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia that patients most often have are: Tenderness to touch or pressure affecting muscles and sometimes joints or even the skin. Severe fatigue. Sleep problems (waking up unrefreshed). Problems with memory or thinking clearly. 

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Fibromyalgia: what is it?


10 comments:

  1. Think of both Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as "ENERGY CRISIS" disorders. The goal of therapy is to return "energy" to the tissues so that the organs can function properly.

    In that scenario, you have to chase down everything that is either stealing energy from the tissues, preventing energy from getting to the tissues or preventing the production of the energy molecules.

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    1. Well it is true I do feel like fibro is stealing my energy!

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  2. It's going to be end of mine day, except before end I am reading this fantastic piece of writing to increase my know-how all about fibromyalgia.

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    1. Thanks Najn, hope you get a good sleep. (It's so important for people with Fibromyalgia)

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  3. Kelly Knows11:37 PM

    Everyone loves it whenever people come together and share thoughts.
    Great blog, keep it up!

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    1. Thanks Kelly, have been struggling a bit lately to maintain this site but will keep going with encouragement like this

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  4. Forever2:41 PM

    thаnx foг spendіng tіmе
    to discuss this subject here on your ωebѕite.

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    1. You are welcome. It is important that people know about Fibromyalgia - that's the main reason i started this blog

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  5. I blog often and I seriously thank you for your information on this site and on your fb too.

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    1. You are welcome Luke and I am glad you are connecting on facebook too

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Thanks for your input