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.
The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek words for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). So 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
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.
Fibro Friday is where you can find what others are saying about fibromyalgia.
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.
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Well it is true I do feel like fibro is stealing my energy!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Najn, hope you get a good sleep. (It's so important for people with Fibromyalgia)
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Thanks Kelly, have been struggling a bit lately to maintain this site but will keep going with encouragement like this
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You are welcome. It is important that people know about Fibromyalgia - that's the main reason i started this blog
DeleteI blog often and I seriously thank you for your information on this site and on your fb too.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Luke and I am glad you are connecting on facebook too
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