Symptoms of Fibromyalgia What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? Let’s begin with the basics of fibro… Fibromyalgia is defined by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain with tenderness, profound fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive difficulties (‘fibro-fog’). Mood symptoms, headaches, and sensory hypersensitivity are common. Diagnosis is clinical after excluding other causes. IBS may occur. Beyond the headline … Read more
Fibromyalgia Awareness Through Digital Art Some nights I watched my wife fold into herself, and I wished the world could see what I saw in her courage, not just her pain. Could digital art become a gentler language to show fibromyalgia’s truth so you feel seen, too? Digital art translates fibromyalgia’s invisible symptoms into clear … Read more
Prevalence of Fibromyalgia When it comes to the prevalence of fibromyalgia, how common is it really? Fibromyalgia affects roughly 2–3% of people worldwide (≈2.7% on average). In the United States, it’s about 2% of adults, around 4 million people. Rates are higher in women, though men are likely underdiagnosed. Prevalence varies by region and evolving … Read more
10 Interesting Facts About Fibromyalgia (Rare Facts) Have you ever wondered if the interesting facts about fibromyalgia reveal a biology far deeper than just “sensitivity to pain”? TSPO PET shows microglial activation; ~50% with small-fiber loss on biopsy; corneal confocal microscopy mirrors biopsy; exercise hypoalgesia impaired; CSF substance P ~3×; autonomic dysfunction incl POTS; IgG … Read more