Fibromyalgia and the Workplace

There are many benefits to having a job, beyond the obvious financial rewards. Having an occupation helps you retain a sense of purpose and value. It offers you the opportunity to interact with others and to participate in stimulating activities. Knowing there is a structure and a purpose to your day, receiving recognition for your contributions, and feeling useful also keep you from focusing on your pain and limitations.

In fact, a 2004 study showed that women with fibromyalgia who were employed reported significantly less pain, less fatigue, and a better ability to function than those who were not employed.

Have fibromyalgia symptoms ever affected your ability to work? SBTV.com, the first television network on the Web wholly devoted to the small business market, offers free videos that can help ease the impact of pain on your workday.

Don't Let Pain Get in the Way of Your Success
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that can affect you and your employees. So how do you prevent pain from affecting your bottom line? Click here

Accommodations for People with Fibromyalgia
Simple changes and accommodations can keep valuable employees on the job, even if they’re struggling with fibromyalgia. Click here

Beyond Chronic Pain: How to Stay in the Workplace
Pain relief coach Rebecca Rengo discusses strategies to take control of pain— and your business and your life. Click here

Beyond Chronic Pain: The Impact of Stress & Depression
Rebecca Rengo discusses ways to lessen the impact of chronic pain on patients—as well as their family, friends, and colleagues. Click here