For years, fibromyalgia patients have lived in the shadows of doubt and misunderstanding—fighting not just the condition itself, but the constant battle to be believed. One of the most persistent struggles has been getting legal and medical recognition for the debilitating impact fibromyalgia has on daily life. But now, a monumental shift has taken place. At last, courts have…

Fibromyalgia and celiac disease are two chronic conditions that share several overlapping symptoms, such as chronic pain, fatigue, and digestive issues. However, their underlying causes, diagnostic methods, and treatments differ significantly. While fibromyalgia is a neurological pain disorder, celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption. Misdiagnosis between these two conditions is common, making it crucial to understand their differences…

Introduction: The Silent Battle Behind Fibromyalgia Disability Claims Fibromyalgia affects millions worldwide, yet many patients face heartbreaking struggles when applying for disability benefits. Despite the daily pain, fatigue, and mental toll, fibromyalgia is often labeled as an “invisible illness” — especially by the legal system. In 2025, it remains one of the most difficult conditions to prove for disability support. This…

By Julia Nelson / New medicines have been released from time to time that do little to deal with the pain and suffering caused due to fibromyalgia. There is no known cause of fibromyalgia yet, and that is why it is still a mystery to doctors and scientists. The pain is marked by constant aches, unwarranted fatigue,…

By Julia Nelson / Women who are suffering from yeast infections and fibromyalgia are unable to decide either the medication for one disease is causing the other or the other one is a natural predecessor to a flare-up. This could be the case for both. It is becoming clear that having the treatment of either of these…

In our daily life, we go through hundreds, or thousands, of small, minuscule movements each day. Most of which we probably don’t even think about doing. We have reflexes and natural instincts.  We have daily tasks, and chores. We work, we play, we exercise. We inhale, we exhale, we blink. We wake up in the morning and stretch before climbing…

Dans notre vie quotidienne , nous effectuons des centaines, voire des milliers, de petits mouvements minuscules chaque jour. La plupart d’entre eux, nous ne les faisons probablement même pas. Nous avons des réflexes et des instincts naturels. Nous avons des tâches quotidiennes et des corvées. Nous travaillons, nous jouons, nous faisons de l’exercice . Nous inspirons, nous expirons, nous clignons des yeux. Nous…

Fibromyalgia is frequently misinterpreted as a pain disorder, but it actually comprises a broad range of symptoms that can have a significant impact on everyday living. Beyond chronic pain, many people experience fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues like brain fog, which can make concentration difficult. The emotional toll can be significantly scary too, with…

Time for another post about Fibromaygia for Awareness month. Fibromyalgia is more than widespread pain Primary symptoms Primary symptoms are the areas used to diagnose someone with Fibromyalgia because they happen to a degree in all of us. Chronic widespread pain Yes, there is chronic widespread pain. It is often the symptom people think of. Yes, we have pain. All the time. And we…

Dr Alex Robber How Selma Blair and Her Cool Canes Support Disability Acceptance Selma Blair, a celebrated actress known for her roles in film and television, has become a powerful figure in disability advocacy—not just through her words but through her visible and stylish use of mobility aids. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), Blair has embraced her journey with…